Earlier this week there was a hand counting demonstration presented in Mason County. The presentation was wonderful. However, it is
Category: WA Election Laws
Find references to election related laws, where they originated, some history, and what they mean to us in elections moving forward. This focuses on key laws.
HB 1816 Prohibits the Forwarding of BallotsHB 1816 Prohibits the Forwarding of Ballots
Background on Mailing Address Option Washington state election law allows voters to receive their ballots at a location other than
HB 1592 – Ranked Choice Voting in Presidential PrimariesHB 1592 – Ranked Choice Voting in Presidential Primaries
Changing the Way We Vote A House Bill was introduced that could significantly change the way voters in Washington elect
HB 1220: Universal Civic Duty VotingHB 1220: Universal Civic Duty Voting
Required Participation in Elections? HB1220 requires residents to register to vote and to submit their ballot. There is a companion
HB 1333 – Domestic Violent Extremism CommissionHB 1333 – Domestic Violent Extremism Commission
House Bill 1333 At the request of the Washington Attorney General’s office, House Bill 1333 was just introduced. Originally sponsored
SB 5112 – Election Related Bills – 2023 Legislative SessionSB 5112 – Election Related Bills – 2023 Legislative Session
Forecast The new legislative session has just begun in Washington. Already there are election related bills which have been submitted
Ranked Choice Voting ScamRanked Choice Voting Scam
“Instant Runoff” Ranked choice voting, also know as “instant runoff”, eliminates the “one man, one vote” theory and voters vote
The Voter Secrecy Issue in Washington State – White v SkagitThe Voter Secrecy Issue in Washington State – White v Skagit
In the 2015 White v Skagit legal decision ballots, ballot images, and any similar records were exempted from public records
Governor Attempts to Silence All Election ConcernsGovernor Attempts to Silence All Election Concerns
Washington State Governor threatens Citizens First Amendment Rights Recently the Washington state governor announced he would support legislation which would
Illegal Access to Possibly Illegal Tabulation?Illegal Access to Possibly Illegal Tabulation?
Following are two issues concerning illegal access and possibly illegal tabulation that can be raised involving Clear Ballot, plus one
Inadequate Security MeasuresInadequate Security Measures
Most security measures in place are to prevent interference from the public. There is little in place to ensure the