29A.04.206 - Voters' rights.
Voters' rights.
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).]
Notes: Reviser's note: The constitutionality of Initiative Measure No. 872 was upheld in Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party, et al., 552 U.S. . . . (2008).
Short title -- Intent -- Contingent effective date -- 2005 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 872): See notes following RCW 29A.52.112.