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29.15.010 Declaration and affidavit of candidacy. [2003 c 111 § 603; 2002 c 140 § 1; 1990 c 59 § 82.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.030 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.020 Declaration of candidacy — Certain offices, when filed. [2003 c 111 § 605; 1990 c 59 § 81; 1986 c 167 § 8; 1984 c 142 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.18.025.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.050 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.025 Qualifications for filing, appearance on ballot. [2003 c 111 § 502; 1999 c 298 § 9; 1993 c 317 § 10; 1991 c 178 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.18.021.] Recodified as RCW 29A.20.020 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.026 Information on geographical boundaries. [2003 c 111 § 1902; 1991 c 178 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.04.220.] Recodified as RCW 29A.76.020 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.030 Declaration of candidacy — Where filed — Copy to public disclosure commission. [2003 c 111 § 607; 2002 c 140 § 4; 1998 c 22 § 1; 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. Formerly RCW 29.18.040.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.070 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.040 Declaration — Filing by mail. [2003 c 111 § 608; 1987 c 110 § 2; 1986 c 120 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.18.045.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.080 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.044 Electronic Filing — Authorized — Period. [2003 c 111 § 604; 2002 c 140 § 2.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.040 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.046 Electronic filing — Rules. [2002 c 140 § 3.] Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.050 Declaration — Fees and petitions. [2003 c 111 § 609; 1999 c 298 § 10; 1999 c 157 § 2; 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. Formerly RCW 29.18.050.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.090 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.060 Nominating petition — Form. [2003 c 111 § 610; 1984 c 142 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.18.053.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.100 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.070 Petitions — Rejection — Acceptance, canvass of signatures — Judicial review. [2003 c 111 § 611; 1984 c 142 § 6. Formerly RCW 29.18.055.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.110 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.080 Petitions — Penalties for improperly signing. [2003 c 111 § 2114; 1984 c 142 § 8. Formerly RCW 29.18.057.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.260 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.090 Candidates' names — Nicknames. [2003 c 111 § 606; 1990 c 59 § 83.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.060 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.100 Duplication of, use of nonexistent or untrue names, as felony. [2003 c 111 § 2118; 2003 c 53 § 177; 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. Formerly RCW 29.18.070.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.320 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.110 Duplication of names — Conspiracy — Criminal and civil liability. [2003 c 111 § 2115; 2003 c 53 § 178; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.080. Prior: 1943 c 198 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5213-15. Formerly RCW 29.18.080.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.270 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.120 Withdrawal of candidacy. [2003 c 111 § 613; 1994 c 223 § 6; 1990 c 59 § 86; 1984 c 142 § 7. Formerly RCW 29.18.105.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.130 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.125 Notice of date for withdrawal. [2003 c 111 § 612; 1994 c 223 § 7.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.120 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.130 Officials to designate position numbers, when — Effect. [2003 c 111 § 601; 1990 c 59 § 79; 1965 c 52 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.18.015.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.010 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.140 Designation of short terms, full terms, and unexpired terms — Filing declarations — Election to both short and full terms. [2003 c 111 § 602; 1990 c 59 § 92; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 4; 1965 c 9 § 29.21.140. Prior: (i) 1927 c 155 § 1, part; 1925 ex.s. c 68 § 1, part; 1921 c 116 § 1, part; 1919 c 85 § 1, part; 1911 c 101 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 11, part; 1907 c 209 § 38, part; RRS § 5212, part. (ii) 1933 c 85 § 1, part; RRS § 5213-1, part. Formerly RCW 29.21.140.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.020 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.150 Elections to fill unexpired term — No primary, when. [2003 c 111 § 1301; 1973 c 4 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.13.075.] Recodified as RCW 29A.52.010 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.160 Void in candidacy — Exception. [2003 c 111 § 614; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 9; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.21.350.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.140 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.170 Reopening of filing — Occurrences before sixth Tuesday before primary. [2003 c 111 § 617; 2001 c 46 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 10; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.21.360.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.170 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.180 Reopening of filing — Occurrences after sixth Tuesday before primary. [2003 c 111 § 618; 2001 c 46 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 11; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.21.370.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.180 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.190 Scheduled election lapses, when. [2003 c 111 § 619; 2002 c 108 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 12; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.21.380.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.190 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.200 Lapse of election when no filing for single positions — Effect. [2003 c 111 § 620; 1994 c 223 § 8; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 13. Formerly RCW 29.21.385.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.200 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.210 Notice of void in candidacy. [2003 c 111 § 615; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.21.390.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.150 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.220 Filings to fill void in candidacy — How made. [2003 c 111 § 616; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 6. Formerly RCW 29.21.400.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.160 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.230 Vacancy in partisan elective office — Special filing period. [2003 c 111 § 621; 2001 c 46 § 3; 1981 c 180 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.18.032.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.210 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.240 Rejection of ineligible persons. [1993 c 1 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 573, approved November 3, 1992).] Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.800 Rules by secretary of state. [1990 c 59 § 97.] Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004. 29.15.900 Intent — 1990 c 59. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.15.901 Effective date — 1990 c 59. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.
[2003 c 111 § 603; 2002 c 140 § 1; 1990 c 59 § 82.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.030 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 605; 1990 c 59 § 81; 1986 c 167 § 8; 1984 c 142 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.18.025.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.050 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 502; 1999 c 298 § 9; 1993 c 317 § 10; 1991 c 178 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.18.021.] Recodified as RCW 29A.20.020 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 1902; 1991 c 178 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.04.220.] Recodified as RCW 29A.76.020 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 607; 2002 c 140 § 4; 1998 c 22 § 1; 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. Formerly RCW 29.18.040.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.070 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 608; 1987 c 110 § 2; 1986 c 120 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.18.045.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.080 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 604; 2002 c 140 § 2.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.040 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2002 c 140 § 3.] Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 609; 1999 c 298 § 10; 1999 c 157 § 2; 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. Formerly RCW 29.18.050.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.090 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 610; 1984 c 142 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.18.053.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.100 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 611; 1984 c 142 § 6. Formerly RCW 29.18.055.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.110 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2114; 1984 c 142 § 8. Formerly RCW 29.18.057.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.260 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 606; 1990 c 59 § 83.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.060 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2118; 2003 c 53 § 177; 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. Formerly RCW 29.18.070.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.320 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2115; 2003 c 53 § 178; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.080. Prior: 1943 c 198 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5213-15. Formerly RCW 29.18.080.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.270 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 613; 1994 c 223 § 6; 1990 c 59 § 86; 1984 c 142 § 7. Formerly RCW 29.18.105.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.130 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 612; 1994 c 223 § 7.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.120 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 601; 1990 c 59 § 79; 1965 c 52 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.18.015.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.010 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 602; 1990 c 59 § 92; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 4; 1965 c 9 § 29.21.140. Prior: (i) 1927 c 155 § 1, part; 1925 ex.s. c 68 § 1, part; 1921 c 116 § 1, part; 1919 c 85 § 1, part; 1911 c 101 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 11, part; 1907 c 209 § 38, part; RRS § 5212, part. (ii) 1933 c 85 § 1, part; RRS § 5213-1, part. Formerly RCW 29.21.140.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.020 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 1301; 1973 c 4 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.13.075.] Recodified as RCW 29A.52.010 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 614; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 9; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.21.350.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.140 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 617; 2001 c 46 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 10; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.21.360.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.170 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 618; 2001 c 46 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 11; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.21.370.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.180 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 619; 2002 c 108 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 12; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.21.380.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.190 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 620; 1994 c 223 § 8; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 13. Formerly RCW 29.21.385.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.200 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 615; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.21.390.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.150 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 616; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 6. Formerly RCW 29.21.400.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.160 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 621; 2001 c 46 § 3; 1981 c 180 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.18.032.] Recodified as RCW 29A.24.210 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1993 c 1 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 573, approved November 3, 1992).] Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.
[1990 c 59 § 97.] Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.