Washington § 29A.04.127 - Primary.

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§ 29A.04.127. Primary.

"Primary" or "primary election" means a procedure for winnowing candidates for public office to a final list of two as part of a special or general election. Each voter has 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.
[ 2005 c 2 s 5 (Initiative Measure No. 872, approved November 2, 2004); 2003 c 111 s 122. Prior: 1965 c 9 s 29.01.130; prior: 1907 c 209 s 1, part; RRS s 5177(a). See also 1950 ex.s. c 14 s 2. Formerly RCW 29.01.130.]

Notes

Reviser's note: RCW 29A.04.127 was amended by 2005 c 2 s 5 (Initiative Measure No. 872) without cognizance of its repeal by 2004 c 271 s 193. For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025.
Short title—Intent—Contingent effective date—2005 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 872): See notes following RCW 29A.52.112.
Nonpartisan primaries: RCW 29A.52.210 through 29A.52.240.
Partisan primaries: RCW 29A.52.112 and 29A.52.121.
Presidential primary: RCW 29A.56.010 through 29A.56.060.
Times for holding primaries: RCW 29A.04.311.
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