RCW 29A.56.260
Ascertaining the result—When recall effective.
The votes on a recall election must be counted, canvassed, and the results certified in the manner provided by law for counting, canvassing, and certifying the results of an election for the office from which the officer is being recalled. However, if the officer whose recall is demanded is the officer to whom, under the law, returns of elections are made, the returns must be made to the officer with whom the charge is filed, and who called the special election. In the case of an election for the recall of a state officer, the county canvassing boards of the various counties shall canvass and return the result of the election to the officer calling the special election. If a majority of all votes cast at the recall election is for the recall of the officer charged, the officer is thereupon recalled and discharged from the office, and the office thereupon is vacant.
[ 2003 c 111 § 1422; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 109; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.140. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 12; RRS § 5361. Formerly RCW 29.82.140.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
Canvassing the returns: Chapter 29A.60 RCW.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.
29A.56.031 - Submission of candidates by parties.
29A.56.040 - Procedures—Ballot form and arrangement.
29A.56.050 - Allocation of delegates—Party declarations.
29A.56.082 - Designation of electors.
29A.56.084 - Pledge by electors.
29A.56.086 - Certificate of ascertainment.
29A.56.088 - Meeting of electors—Presiding officer—Elector vacancy.
29A.56.090 - Voting by electors.
29A.56.092 - Amended certificate of ascertainment—Certificate of vote.
29A.56.110 - Initiating proceedings—Statement—Contents—Verification—Definitions.
29A.56.120 - Petition—Where filed.
29A.56.140 - Determination by superior court—Correction of ballot synopsis.
29A.56.150 - Filing supporting signatures—Time limitations.
29A.56.180 - Number of signatures required.
29A.56.190 - Canvassing signatures—Time of—Notice.
29A.56.200 - Verification and canvass of signatures—Procedure—Statistical sampling.
29A.56.210 - Fixing date for recall election—Notice.
29A.56.220 - Response to petition charges.
29A.56.230 - Destruction of insufficient recall petition.
29A.56.240 - Fraudulent names—Record of.
29A.56.250 - Conduct of election—Contents of ballot.
29A.56.260 - Ascertaining the result—When recall effective.
29A.56.270 - Enforcement provisions—Mandamus—Appellate review.
29A.56.300 - States' agreement—Presidential election—National popular vote.
29A.56.310 - Date of election—Number.
29A.56.320 - Nomination—What names on ballots—How counted.
29A.56.340 - Time and place of meeting.
29A.56.360 - Slate of presidential electors.
29A.56.410 - Governor's proclamation calling convention—When.
29A.56.420 - Governor's proclamation calling convention—Publication.
29A.56.430 - Election of convention delegates—Date.
29A.56.440 - Time and place for convention.
29A.56.450 - Delegates—Number and qualifications.
29A.56.460 - Delegates—Declarations of candidacy.
29A.56.470 - Election of delegates—Administration.
29A.56.480 - Election of delegates—Ballots.
29A.56.490 - Election of delegates—Ascertaining result.
29A.56.500 - Meeting—Organization.
29A.56.510 - Quorum—Proceedings—Record.
29A.56.520 - Certification and transmittal of result.
29A.56.530 - Expenses—How paid—Delegates receive filing fee.
29A.56.540 - Federal statutes controlling.
29A.56.610 - Nomination by convention—Dates.
29A.56.620 - Convention—Notice.
29A.56.630 - Nominating petition—Requirements.
29A.56.640 - Certificate of nomination—Requisites.
29A.56.650 - Multiple certificates of nomination.
29A.56.660 - Presidential electors—Selection at convention.
29A.56.670 - Certificate of nomination—Checking signatures—Appeal of determination.