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Chapter 29.18.015 RCW Dispositions

PARTISAN PRIMARIES


Sections

29.18.010  Application of chapter.
[2003 c 111 § 1302; 1990 c 59 § 78; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.010. Prior: 1911 c 101 § 2; 1909 c 82 § 1; 1907 c 209 § 2; RRS § 5178.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.52.110 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.18.015  Officials to designate state representative positions, when — Effect.
[1990 c 59 § 79; 1965 c 52 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.130 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.020  What candidates shall appear on ballot.
[1977 ex.s. c 329 § 10; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.020. Prior: 1907 c 209 § 6, part; RRS § 5183, part.]
Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.021  Qualifications for filing, appearance on ballot.
[1991 c 178 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.025 pursuant to 1991 c 178 § 3, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.022  Order of candidates on ballots.
[1987 c 110 § 1; 1986 c 120 § 1.]
Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.025  Declarations of candidacy — Certain offices, when filed.
[1990 c 59 § 81; 1986 c 167 § 8; 1984 c 142 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.020 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.030  Declaration and affidavit of candidacy — Most candidates — Necessity — Form.
[1987 c 133 § 1; 1984 c 142 § 3; 1965 ex.s. c 103 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.030. Prior: 1959 c 250 § 1; 1947 c 234 § 1; 1933 c 95 § 1; 1907 c 209 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5180.]
Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.031  Precinct committeeman — Declaration of candidacy.
[1987 c 133 § 2.]
Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.032  Vacancy in partisan elective office — Special filing period.
[1981 c 180 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.230 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.035  Titles designating occupation prohibited.
[1965 c 9 § 29.18.035. Prior: 1955 c 169 § 1.]
Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.040  Declaration of candidacy — Where filed — Copy to public disclosure commission.
[1990 c 59 § 84; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 30; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.040. Prior: 1907 c 209 § 7; RRS § 5184.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.030 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.045  Declaration of candidacy — Filing by mail.
[1987 c 110 § 2; 1986 c 120 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.040 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.050  Declarations of candidacy — Fees and petitions.
[1990 c 59 § 85; 1987 c 295 § 2; 1984 c 142 § 4; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.050. Prior: 1909 c 82 § 2; 1907 c 209 § 5; RRS § 5182.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.050 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.053  Nominating petition — Form.
[1984 c 142 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.060 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.055  Nominating petitions — Rejection — Acceptance, canvass of signatures — Judicial review.
[1984 c 142 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.070 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.057  Nominating petitions — Penalties for improperly signing.
[1984 c 142 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.080 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.060  Declaration of candidacy — Duplication of names — Election ballots.
[1965 c 9 § 29.18.060. Prior: 1955 c 103 § 1; 1943 c 198 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5213-10.]
Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.070  Duplication of, use of nonexistent or untrue names, as felony.
[1965 c 9 § 29.18.070. Prior: (i) 1943 c 198 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5213-11. (ii) 1943 c 198 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5213-12.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.100 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.080  Duplication of names — Conspiracy — Criminal and civil liability.
[1965 c 9 § 29.18.080. Prior: 1943 c 198 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5213-15.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.110 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.090  Duplication of, use of nonexistent or untrue names — Call for meeting to adjust.
[1965 c 9 § 29.18.090. Prior: 1943 c 198 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5213-13.]
Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.100  Duplication of, use of nonexistent or untrue names — Conduct of meeting to adjust.
[1965 c 9 § 29.18.100. Prior: 1943 c 198 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5213-14.]
Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.105  Declaration of candidacy — Withdrawal period.
[1990 c 59 § 86; 1984 c 142 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 29.15.120 pursuant to 1990 c 59 § 110, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.110  Number of votes necessary for appearance on general election ballot.
[1977 ex.s. c 329 § 11; 1974 ex.s. c 127 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.110. Prior: 1963 c 189 § 1; 1961 c 130 § 16; prior: (i) 1919 c 163 § 18, part; 1907 c 209 § 23, part; RRS § 5199, part. (ii) 1933 c 21 § 1, part; 1919 c 163 § 24, part; RRS § 5200, part.]
Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.


29.18.120  General election laws govern primaries.
[2003 c 111 § 1303; 1990 c 59 § 87; 1971 ex.s. c 112 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.120. Prior: (i) 1907 c 209 § 14; RRS § 5191. (ii) 1921 c 178 § 5; 1907 c 209 § 21; RRS § 5197. (iii) 1909 c 82 § 10; 1907 c 209 § 33; RRS § 5208.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.52.120 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.18.130  Refusal of nomination.
[1949 c 161 § 8, last am'ds 1889 p 404 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5175.]
Repealed by 1961 c 130 § 22.


29.18.140  Statement of expense of candidate — Penalty.
[1965 ex.s. c 150 § 9; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.140. Prior: 1909 c 82 § 9; 1907 c 209 § 30; RRS § 5206.]
Repealed by 1973 c 1 § 50 (Initiative Measure No. 276 § 50), effective January 1, 1973.


29.18.150  Vacancies on major party ticket caused by no filing — How filled.
[2003 c 111 § 701; 1990 c 59 § 102; 1977 ex.s. c 329 § 12; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.150. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 17; prior: (i) 1933 c 21 § 1, part; 1919 c 163 § 24, part; RRS § 5200, part. (ii) 1889 p 404 § 12; RRS § 5176.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.28.010 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.18.160  Vacancies by death or disqualification — How filled — Correcting ballots — Counting votes already cast.
[2003 c 111 § 702; 2001 c 46 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 329 § 13.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.28.020 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.18.200  Blanket primary authorized.
[2003 c 111 § 1304; 1990 c 59 § 88; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.200. Prior: 1935 c 26 § 5, part; No RRS.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.52.130 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.18.210  Contest of nomination of primaries.

Cross-reference section, decodified.


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