29A.48.060 - Ballot contents--Counting. - Washington Statutes

Ballot contents — Counting.

All mail ballots authorized by RCW 29A.48.010, 29A.48.020, or 29A.48.030 must contain the same offices, names of nominees or candidates, and propositions to be voted upon, including precinct offices, as if the ballot had been voted in person at the polling place. Except as otherwise provided by law, mail ballots must be treated in the same manner as absentee ballots issued at the request of the voter. If electronic vote tallying devices are used, political party observers must be given the opportunity to be present, and a test of the equipment must be performed as required by RCW 29A.12.130 before tabulating ballots. Political party observers may select at random ballots to be counted manually as provided by RCW 29A.60.170.

[2003 c 111 § 1206; 2001 c 241 § 20; 1993 c 417 § 5; 1990 c 59 § 76; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 5; 1967 ex.s. c 109 § 7. Formerly RCW 29.38.060, 29.36.130.]

Notes: Intent -- Effective date -- 1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.