Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 29A.04.205 (2026)

State policy

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It is the policy of the state of Washington to encourage every eligible person to register to vote and to participate fully in all elections, and to protect the integrity of the electoral process by providing equal access to the process while guarding against discrimination and fraud. The election registration laws and the voting laws of the state of Washington must be administered without discrimination based upon race, creed, color, national origin, sex, or political affiliation.

[ 2003 c 111 s 132; 2001 c 41 s 1. Formerly RCW 29.04.001.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 2004–2011 · leading case: McDonald v. Sec'y of State, 103 P.3d 722 (Wash. 2004).

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McDonald v. Sec'y of State, 103 P.3d 722 (Wash. 2004). “And they suggest that the procedures in place for witnessing the recount are contrary to law, and that such witnesses must be given "a meaningful opportunity to be heard before erroneous government action finally disenfranchises a voter.”

McDonald v. Reed, 153 Wash. 2d 201 (Wash. 2004). “And they suggest that the procedures in place for witnessing the recount are contrary to law, and that such witnesses must be given “a meaningful opportunity to be heard before erroneous government action finally disenfranchises a voter.” *204 ¶2 This court is mindful that it is…”

Edelman v. State, 160 Wash. App. 294 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011). “The practice of pending underage voter registrations is not expressly prohibited by HAVA, and such practice comports with state policy “to encourage every eligible person to register to vote and to participate fully in all elections.”

Edelman v. State, 248 P.3d 581 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011). “[16] Even if Edelman prevailed on one of his issues in this court, the Secretary's actions were "substantially justified" and thus, Edelman is not entitled to fees under RCW 4.84.350(1). The practice of pending underage voter registrations is not expressly prohibited by HAVA,…”

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