Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 29A.04.216 (2026)

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The county auditor of each county shall be ex officio the supervisor of all primaries and elections, general or special, and it shall be the county auditor's duty to provide places for holding such primaries and elections; to provide the supplies and materials necessary for the conduct of elections; and to publish and post notices of calling such primaries and elections in the manner provided by law. The auditor shall also apportion to the county, each city, town, or district, and to the state of Washington, its share of the expense of such primaries and elections. This section does not apply to general or special elections for any city, town, or district that is not subject to RCW 29A.04.321 and 29A.04.330, but all such elections must be held and conducted at the time, in the manner, and by the officials (with such notice, requirements for filing for office, and certifications by local officers) as provided and required by the laws governing such elections. State and federal offices are to be considered one entity for purposes of election cost proration and reimbursement.

[ 2020 c 337 s 3; 2013 c 11 s 7; 2011 c 10 s 6; 2004 c 271 s 104.]

Notes:

Effective date—2020 c 337: See note following RCW 29A.04.410.

Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2012–2025 · leading case: Vet Voice Found. v. Hobbs, 564 P.3d 978 (Wash. 2025).

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Vet Voice Found. v. Hobbs, 564 P.3d 978 (Wash. 2025). “RCW 29A.04.216; RCW 29A.40.091(1). Washington election workers continuously monitor the voting list in several ways to ensure that the list includes only eligible voters.”

Zapotocky v. Dalton, 271 P.3d 326 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012). “of Resp’t at 11 (citing RCW 29A.04.216; State v. Superior Court, 121 Wash.”

Wash. State Ass'n of Counties v. State (Wash. 2022). “RCW 29A.04.216. Auditors are responsible for “provid[ing] the supplies and materials necessary for the conduct of elections,” including ballot drop boxes.”

Washington State All. for Retired Americans v. Hobbs (W.D. Wash. 2024). “”); RCW 29A.04.216 (“The county auditor of each county shall be ex officio the supervisor 2 of all primaries and elections, general or special, and it shall .”

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