(1) The rights of Washington voters are protected by its constitution and laws and include the following fundamental rights:
- (a) The right of qualified voters to vote at all elections;
- (b) The right of absolute secrecy of the vote. No voter may be required to disclose political faith or adherence in order to vote;
- (c) 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.
- (2) Nothing in subsection (1)(b) or (c) of this section alters or supersedes RCW 29A.56.020 through 29A.56.050, which govern presidential primary elections.
[ 2019 c 7 s 7; 2005 c 2 s 3 (Initiative Measure No. 872, approved November 2, 2004).]
Notes:
Short title—Intent—Contingent effective date—2005 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 872): See notes following RCW 29A.52.112.