Washington Administrative Code
Title 434 - Secretary of State
Chapter 434-230 - Ballots
Section 434-230-100 - Political party precinct committee officer
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The election of major political party precinct committee officers is established in RCW 29A.52.171 and 29A.80.051.
(2) The election of precinct committee officer is an intraparty election; candidates compete against other candidates in the same political party.
(3) If both major political parties have contested races on the ballot in the same precinct, the political party that received the highest number of votes from the electors of this state for the office of president at the last presidential election must appear first, with the other political party appearing second. Within each party, candidates shall be listed in the order determined by lot.
(4)
John Smith Dem
Jane Doe Dem
(5) A voter may vote for only one candidate, regardless of party, for precinct committee officer. If a voter votes for more than one candidate, the votes must be treated as overvotes.
Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611. 12-14-074, § 434-230-100, filed 7/2/12, effective 8/2/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611, 29A.04.620, and 29A.04.630. 11-24-064, § 434-230-100, filed 12/6/11, effective 1/6/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611. 08-15-052, § 434-230-100, filed 7/11/08, effective 8/11/08.