"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.]
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