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Washington Statute

§ 29A.04.001 Scope of definitions

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions

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§ 29A.04.008 Ballot and related terms

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions

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§ 29A.04.010 By mail

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 29A.04.013 Canvassing

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Vote Counting and Canvassing

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§ 29A.04.019 Counting center

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Vote Counting and Canvassing

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§ 29A.04.025 County auditor

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 29A.04.031 Date of mailing

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 29A.04.037 Disabled voter

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Accessibility and Voter Assistance

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§ 29A.04.043 Election

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Special Elections

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§ 29A.04.055 Election officer

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 29A.04.058 Election official

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 29A.04.061 Elector

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Voter Eligibility

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§ 29A.04.067 Filing officer

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Qualifications - Candidates

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§ 29A.04.070 Future voter

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Voter Eligibility

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§ 29A.04.073 General election

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions

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§ 29A.04.079 Infamous crime

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Election Offenses

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§ 29A.04.086 Major political party

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Political Parties

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§ 29A.04.091 Measures

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Initiatives and Referenda

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§ 29A.04.097 Minor political party

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Political Parties

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§ 29A.04.109 Overseas voter

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Voter Eligibility

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§ 29A.04.110 Partisan office

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Political Parties

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§ 29A.04.121 Precinct

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Election Precincts

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§ 29A.04.133 Qualified

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Vote Counting and Canvassing

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§ 29A.04.139 Recount

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Recounts

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§ 29A.04.145 Registered voter

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Voter Registration

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§ 29A.04.151 Residence

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions

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§ 29A.04.163 Service voter

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Voter Eligibility

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§ 29A.04.169 Short term

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Vacancies

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§ 29A.04.175 Special election

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Special Elections

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§ 29A.04.180 Total confinement

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.04: General Provisions Definitions

Topics: Definitions Election Offenses

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§ 29A.08.030 Notices, various

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.08: Voters and Registration Definitions

Topics: Definitions

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§ 29A.08.140 Voter registration deadlines

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.08: Voters and Registration General Provisions

Topics: Definitions Deadlines - Registration Voter Registration

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§ 29A.12.005 "Voting system."

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.12: Voting Systems

Topics: Definitions Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 29A.12.160 Blind or visually impaired voter accessibility

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.12: Voting Systems

Topics: Definitions Accessibility and Voter Assistance Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 29A.12.180 Disclosure of security breaches-Use of intrusion detection system

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.12: Voting Systems

Topics: Definitions Cybersecurity Equipment Security Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 29A.12.200 Security breach identification and reporting

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.12: Voting Systems

Topics: Definitions Election Security Cybersecurity Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 29A.56.080 Definitions

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.56: Special Circumstances Elections Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act

Topics: Definitions

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§ 29A.56.110 Initiating proceedings-Statement-Contents-Verification-Definitions

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.56: Special Circumstances Elections Recall

Topics: Definitions Recall Elections

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§ 29A.56.300 States' agreement-Presidential election-National popular vote

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.56: Special Circumstances Elections Presidential Electors

Topics: Definitions U.S. Presidential

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§ 29A.56.600 Convention

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.56: Special Circumstances Elections Minor Party and Independent Candidate Presidential Nominations

Topics: Definitions

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§ 29A.60.140 Canvassing board-Membership-Authority-Delegation of authority-Rule making

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.60: Canvassing

Topics: Definitions Public Disclosure and Reporting Qualifications - Election Officials Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing

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§ 29A.60.185 Audit of results

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.60: Canvassing

Topics: Definitions Audits Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 29A.92.010 Definitions

Code: Title 29A: Elections Chapter 29A.92: Voting Rights Act

Topics: Definitions

Washington Regulation

§ 434-208-110 References to time

Code: Title 434: Secretary of State Chapter 434-208: Elections

Topics: Definitions

Washington Regulation

§ 434-208-130 Political parties

Code: Title 434: Secretary of State Chapter 434-208: Elections

Topics: Definitions Ballot Access - Candidate Political Parties

Washington Regulation

§ 434-208-140 Election notices

Code: Title 434: Secretary of State Chapter 434-208: Elections

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Definitions Information Requests and Open Records

Washington Regulation

§ 434-235-010 Scope

Code: Title 434: Secretary of State Chapter 434-235: Service and overseas voters

Topics: Definitions Voter Eligibility Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Washington Regulation

§ 434-250-105 Voting centers

Code: Title 434: Secretary of State Chapter 434-250: Elections by mail

Topics: Definitions Timing of Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Registration Accessibility and Voter Assistance

Washington Regulation

§ 434-250-110 Processing ballots

Code: Title 434: Secretary of State Chapter 434-250: Elections by mail

Topics: Definitions Election Observers or Watchers Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing

Washington Regulation

§ 434-250-380 Disclosure of voter signatures

Code: Title 434: Secretary of State Chapter 434-250: Elections by mail

Topics: Definitions Information Requests and Open Records Record Retention and Confidentiality Election Security Signature Verification

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