Clearinghouse Notices & Elections Advisories

In 1992, the Washington State Legislature passed a law stating that the Secretary of State shall establish an elections clearinghouse program to provide regular communication between the Secretary of State, local election officials, and major and minor political parties regarding newly enacted elections legislation, relevant judicial decisions affecting the administration of elections, and applicable Attorney General opinions. The Office produces clearinghouse notices, providing permanent guidance or interpretation, and advisories, providing guidance or interpretation in place for one election only.

Election Administration

• Reissued 03/2024: Precinct Committee Officer Elections
• Primary-only Voters
• Service and Overseas Voters

Voter Registration

• Issued 06/2024: Automatic Voter Registration Acknowledgment Notice Packages
• Cancellation Due to Death - Death Certificates
• Revised 03/2024: Cancelling Inactive Voters
• Future Voter Program
• Restoration of Voting Rights After Felony Conviction
• Same Day Registration
• Reissued 06/2024: Voter Registration and Ballot Declarations
• Voter Registration and Redistricting Costs
• Voter Registration Applicants without Identification
• Voter Registration Transfers
• Voters Without Traditional Addresses
• Voting Opportunities through Education Act (ESB 6313)
  • ESB 6313 Advisory #1 - Universal Registration
  • ESB 6313 Advisory #2 - Student Engagement Hubs

Election Preparation

• Reissued 08/2023: Ballot Format & Ballot Materials Checklist
• Bonds and Levies
• Reissued 03/2024: Diking, Drainage, and Flood Control District Elections
• Reissued 05/2024: Judicial Elections
• Partisan Primaries
• PDC Information on Ballot Materials

Candidate Filing

• Reissued 03/2024: Filing for Office

Balloting

• Ballot Drop Boxes in All Communities
• Reissued 06/2024: Missing and Mismatched Signatures on Ballot Declarations
• Processing Ballots Returned Electronically
• Voting Centers and Ballot Deposit Sites
• Reissued 03/2024: Write-in Voting

Auditing and Security

• Access to Voting System Software & Systems
• Auditing Ballots and Equipment
• Continuity of Operations Plan
• Protecting Secrecy of the Vote

Completing the Election

• Oaths of Office

Presidential Primary

• Presidential Primary Advisories and Resources

Presidential Elections

• Reissued 03/2024: Presidential Elections

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