Primaries.

Primaries for general elections to be held in November must be held on:

(1) The third Tuesday of the preceding September; or

(2) The seventh Tuesday immediately preceding that general election, whichever occurs first.

[2005 c 2 § 8 (Initiative Measure No. 872, approved November 2, 2004); 2003 c 111 § 143; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 29; 1965 ex.s. c 103 § 6; 1965 c 9 §29.13.070 . Prior: 1963 c 200 § 25; 1907 c 209 § 3; RRS § 5179. Formerly RCW 29.13.070.]

Notes: Reviser's note: (1) RCW 29A.04.310 was amended by 2005 c 2 § 8 (Initiative Measure No. 872) without cognizance of its repeal by 2004 c 271 § 193. For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025.

(2) 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.

Effective date -- Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.

RCW 29A.04.310

Primaries.

[2003 c 111 § 143; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 29; 1965 ex.s. c 103 § 6; 1965 c 9 § 29.13.070. Prior: 1963 c 200 § 25; 1907 c 209 § 3; RRS § 5179. Formerly RCW 29.13.070.] Repealed by 2004 c 271 § 193.

Notes: Reviser's note: (1) RCW 29A.04.310 was amended by 2005 c 2 § 8 (Initiative Measure No. 872) without cognizance of its repeal by 2004 c 271 § 193. For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025.

(2) The constitutionality of Initiative Measure No. 872 was upheld in Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party, et al., 552 U.S. . . . (2008).