Washington § 29A.36.180 - Disqualified candidates in nonpartisan elections — Special procedures for conduct of election.

Full text of Washington Revised Code of Washington § 29A.36.180 — Disqualified candidates in nonpartisan elections — Special procedures for conduct of election., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 29A.36.180. Disqualified candidates in nonpartisan elections — Special procedures for conduct of election.

This section applies if a candidate for an elective office of a city, town, or special purpose district would, under this chapter, otherwise qualify to have his or her name printed on the general election ballot for the office, but the candidate has been declared to be unqualified to hold the office by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(1) In a case in which a primary is conducted for the office:
(a) If ballots for the general election for the office have not been ordered by the county auditor, the candidate who received the third greatest number of votes for the office at the primary shall qualify as a candidate for general election and that candidate's name shall be printed on the ballot for the office in lieu of the name of the disqualified candidate.
(b) If general election ballots for the office have been so ordered, votes cast for the disqualified candidate at the general election for the office shall not be counted for that office.
(2) In a case in which a primary is not conducted for the office:
(a) If ballots for the general election for the office have not been ordered by the county auditor, the name of the disqualified candidate shall not appear on the general election ballot for the office.
(b) If general election ballots for the office have been so ordered, votes cast for the disqualified candidate at the general election for the office shall not be counted for that office.
(3) If the disqualified candidate is the only candidate to have filed for the office during a regular or special filing period for the office, a void in candidacy for the office exists.
[ 2003 c 111 s 918. Prior: 1992 c 181 s 1. Formerly RCW 29.30.086.]

Notes

Effective date—1992 c 181: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1992." [ 1992 c 181 s 3.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Related Washington Legal Topics

Frequently Asked Questions About Washington § 29A.36.180

What does Revised Code of Washington § 29A.36.180 cover?

Section 29A.36.180 ("Disqualified candidates in nonpartisan elections — Special procedures for conduct of election.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Washington § 29A.36.180?

A common citation format is "Revised Code of Washington § 29A.36.180" (Washington). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Washington law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Washington official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Washington attorney.

How does Washington § 29A.36.180 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Washington can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Washington.