Washington Administrative Code
Title 434 - Secretary of State
Chapter 434-369 - Maps and census correspondence listings
Section 434-369-060 - Census correspondence listings - Preparation

(1) Record the census tracts or county census divisions (CCD) and the smallest census units in each area for which population counts are to be reported from the sequential census unit listing supplied by the U.S. Census Bureau. The order of census information on the census correspondence listing shall be identical to the sequential census unit listing.

(2) Record the number or numbers, as assigned pursuant to RCW 29A.16.050(3), of each precinct that is wholly or partially coextensive with the census unit.

(3) Where census unit or precinct boundaries are not coincident, estimate for each portion of a split census unit, the proportion of the total number of registered voters residing in each precinct containing a portion of the split census unit. Each county auditor shall refer to current voter registration lists and other available information to determine such estimated proportion of registered voters. Such estimates shall be expressed to at least the nearest 10 percent of the total number of registered voters within the precinct.