RCW 29A.56.080 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this section and RCW 29A.56.082 through 29A.56.092 unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Cast” means accepted by the secretary of state in accordance with RCW 29A.56.090(2). (2) “Elector” means an individual selected as a presidential elector under RCW 29A.56.320 and 29A.56.082 through 29A.56.092. (3) […]
RCW 29A.56.082 Designation of electors. For each elector position in this state, a political party contesting the position, or an unaffiliated presidential candidate, shall submit to the secretary of state the names of two qualified individuals. One of the individuals must be designated “elector nominee” and the other “alternate elector nominee.” Except as otherwise provided […]
RCW 29A.56.084 Pledge by electors. Each elector nominee and alternate elector nominee of a political party shall execute the following pledge: “If selected for the position of elector, I agree to serve and to mark my ballots for president and vice president for the nominees for those offices of the party that nominated me.” Each […]
RCW 29A.56.086 Certificate of ascertainment. In submitting this state’s certificate of ascertainment as required by 3 U.S.C. Sec. 6, the governor shall certify this state’s electors and state in the certificate that: (1) The electors will serve as electors unless a vacancy occurs in the office of elector before the end of the meeting at […]
RCW 29A.56.088 Meeting of electors—Presiding officer—Elector vacancy. (1) The secretary of state shall preside at the meeting of electors described in RCW 29A.56.090. (2) The position of an elector not present to vote is vacant. The secretary of state shall appoint an individual as a substitute elector to fill a vacancy as follows: (a) If […]
RCW 29A.56.090 Voting by electors. (1) At the time designated for elector voting and after all vacant positions have been filled under RCW 29A.56.088, the secretary of state shall provide each elector with a presidential and a vice presidential ballot. The elector shall mark the elector’s presidential and vice presidential ballots with the elector’s votes […]
RCW 29A.56.092 Amended certificate of ascertainment—Certificate of vote. (1) After the vote of this state’s electors is completed, if the final list of electors differs from any list that the governor previously included on a certificate of ascertainment prepared and transmitted under 3 U.S.C. Sec. 6, the secretary of state immediately shall prepare an amended […]
