2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 29A.04.206: Voters\' rights. (Effective if unconstitutionality of Initiative Measure No. 872 is reversed by pending appeal.)

The rights of Washington voters are protected by its constitution and laws and include the following fundamental rights:

     (1) The right of qualified voters to vote at all elections;

     (2) The right of absolute secrecy of the vote. No voter may be required to disclose political faith or adherence in order to vote;

     (3) 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 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 872, approved November 2, 2004).]

Reviser's note: Initiative Measure No. 872 was declared unconstitutional in its entirety in Washington State Republican Party, et al. v. Logan, et al., U.S.D.C. No. CV05-0927-TSZ (W.D. Wash. 2005). The decision was under appeal at the time this material was published.      Short title -- Intent -- Contingent effective date -- 2005 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 872): See notes following RCW 29A.52.112.