Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.
29A.04.206 - Voters' rights.

RCW 29A.04.206
Voters' rights.

(1) The rights of Washington voters are protected by its constitution and laws and include the following fundamental rights:
(a) The right of qualified voters to vote at all elections;
(b) The right of absolute secrecy of the vote. No voter may be required to disclose political faith or adherence in order to vote;
(c) The right to cast a vote for any candidate for each office without any limitation based on party preference or affiliation, of either the voter or the candidate.
(2) Nothing in subsection (1)(b) or (c) of this section alters or supersedes RCW 29A.56.020 through 29A.56.050, which govern presidential primary elections.

[ 2019 c 7 § 7; 2005 c 2 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 872, approved November 2, 2004).]
NOTES:

Short title—Intent—Contingent effective date—2005 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 872): See notes following RCW 29A.52.112.

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 29A - Elections

Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.

29A.04.001 - Scope of definitions.

29A.04.008 - Ballot and related terms.

29A.04.010 - By mail.

29A.04.013 - Canvassing.

29A.04.019 - Counting center.

29A.04.025 - County auditor.

29A.04.031 - Date of mailing.

29A.04.037 - Disabled voter.

29A.04.043 - Election.

29A.04.055 - Election officer.

29A.04.058 - Election official.

29A.04.061 - Elector.

29A.04.067 - Filing officer.

29A.04.070 - Future voter.

29A.04.073 - General election.

29A.04.079 - Infamous crime.

29A.04.086 - Major political party.

29A.04.091 - Measures.

29A.04.097 - Minor political party.

29A.04.109 - Overseas voter.

29A.04.110 - Partisan office.

29A.04.121 - Precinct.

29A.04.127 - Primary.

29A.04.133 - Qualified.

29A.04.139 - Recount.

29A.04.145 - Registered voter.

29A.04.151 - Residence.

29A.04.163 - Service voter.

29A.04.169 - Short term.

29A.04.175 - Special election.

29A.04.180 - Total confinement.

29A.04.205 - State policy.

29A.04.206 - Voters' rights.

29A.04.210 - Registration required—Exception.

29A.04.216 - County auditor—Duties—Exceptions.

29A.04.220 - County auditor—Public notice of availability of services.

29A.04.223 - Vote by mail impacts on voters with disabilities—Mitigation—Advisory committee, plan.

29A.04.230 - Secretary of state as chief election officer.

29A.04.235 - Election laws for county auditors.

29A.04.250 - Toll-free media and web page.

29A.04.255 - Electronic documents—Acceptance.

29A.04.260 - Exemptions from disclosure—In-person inspection.

29A.04.311 - Primaries.

29A.04.321 - State and local general elections—Statewide general election—Exceptions—Special county elections.

29A.04.330 - City, town, and district general and special elections—Exceptions.

29A.04.340 - Elections in certain first-class school districts.

29A.04.410 - Costs borne by constituencies.

29A.04.420 - State share.

29A.04.430 - Reimbursement payment—Availability of funds.

29A.04.440 - Election account.

29A.04.450 - Local government grant program.

29A.04.460 - Grant program—Administration.

29A.04.470 - Grant program—Advisory committee.

29A.04.510 - Election administration and certification board—Generally.

29A.04.520 - Appeals.

29A.04.525 - Complaint procedures.

29A.04.530 - Duties of secretary of state.

29A.04.540 - Training of administrators.

29A.04.550 - Denial of certification—Review and appeal.

29A.04.560 - Election review section.

29A.04.570 - Review of county election procedures.

29A.04.575 - Visits to elections offices, facilities.

29A.04.580 - County auditor and review staff.

29A.04.590 - Election assistance and clearinghouse program.

29A.04.611 - Rules by secretary of state.

29A.04.620 - Rules.

29A.04.630 - Joint powers and duties with board.

29A.04.900 - Continuation of existing law.

29A.04.901 - Headings and captions not part of law.

29A.04.902 - Invalidity of part not to affect remainder.