Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 29A Elections - Section 29A.44.040 Official ballots -- Vote only once -- Incorrectly marked ballots

§ 29A.44.040. Official ballots -- Vote only once -- Incorrectly marked ballots

No ballots may be used in any polling place or disability access voting location other than those prepared by the county auditor. No voter is entitled to vote more than once at a primary or a general or special election, except that if a voter incorrectly marks a ballot, he or she may return it and be issued a new ballot. The precinct election officers shall void the incorrectly marked ballot and return it to the county auditor.

[2004 c 267 § 318; 2003 c 111 § 1104. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 48; 1965 c 9 § 29.51.190; prior: (i) 1889 p 410 § 25; RRS § 5290. (ii) 1935 c 26 § 3, part; 1921 c 177 § 1, part; 1919 c 163 § 15, part; 1917 c 71 § 2, part; 1909 c 82 § 4, part; 1907 c 209 § 12, part; RRS § 5189, part. (iii) 1895 c 156 § 7, part; 1889 p 409 § 22, part; Code 1881 § 3079, part; 1865 p 34 § 4, part; RRS § 5279, part. (iv) 1915 c 114 § 7, part; 1913 c 58 § 13, part; RRS § 5313, part. (v) 1905 c 39 § 1, part; 1889 p 405 § 15, part; RRS § 5272, part. Formerly RCW 29.51.190.]

Notes:
     Effective dates -- 2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.651.

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

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