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WA SB5050
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Wilson
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AI Summary
- Requires political party declarations on presidential primary ballots to be placed inside the ballot envelope, hidden from view until the envelope is opened
- Addresses voter concerns about party preference being visible on the outside of ballot envelopes, which could reveal their presidential candidate vote to outside observers
- Mandates ballot envelopes include a prominent reminder that a political party declaration is required for the ballot to be counted
- Adds a new section to chapter 29A.56 RCW governing presidential primaries
Legislative Description
Concerning the privacy of party selections during presidential primaries.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways & Means2/11/2025
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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