(1) No primary may be held for any single position in any nonpartisan office if, after the last day allowed for candidates to withdraw, there are no more than two candidates filed for the position. The county auditor shall as soon as possible notify all the candidates so affected that the office for which they filed will not appear on the primary ballot. (2) No primary may be held for the office of commissioner of a park and recreation district or for the office of cemetery district commissioner. (3) Names of candidates for offices that do not appear on the primary ballot shall be printed upon the general election ballot in the manner specified by RCW 29A.36.131. [ 2013 c 195 s 1; 2005 c 153 s 10; 2003 c 111 s 1306. Prior: 1998 c 19 s 1; 1996 c 324 s 1; 1990 c 59 s 90; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 s 2; 1965 c 9 s 29.21.015; prior: 1955 c 101 s 2; 1955 c 4 s 1. Formerly RCW 29.21.015.]
‹ Prev All Washington sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.