RCW 29A.92.020
Method of election—Equal opportunity for protected class.
As provided in RCW 29A.92.030, no method of electing the governing body of a political subdivision may be imposed or applied in a manner that impairs the ability of members of a protected class or classes to have an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice as a result of the dilution or abridgment of the rights of voters who are members of a protected class or classes.
[ 2018 c 113 § 104.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.
29A.92.020 - Method of election—Equal opportunity for protected class.
29A.92.030 - Violations—Factors.
29A.92.040 - Voluntary change to electoral system—Authorized.
29A.92.050 - Voluntary change to electoral system—Notice—New elections—Districting.
29A.92.060 - Voter challenge of electoral system—Notice.
29A.92.080 - Voter challenge of electoral system—Filing of action—Multiple challenges.
29A.92.090 - Action in superior court—Venue—Joint action.
29A.92.100 - Trial schedule—Statute of limitations—Secrecy of vote—Plaintiff bond.
29A.92.110 - Court-ordered remedies—District-based remedies—New elections.
29A.92.120 - Safe harbor—Limitation of actions.
29A.92.700 - Not applicable to certain political subdivisions.