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Media Advisory
Issued: July 25, 2006
Olympia... Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed today clarified state law on ballot access for major party candidates who are filing for office in the 2006 elections.
All major party candidates who meet the requirements for office and file a Declaration of Candidacy will appear on the Primary ballot.
Candidates do not need to participate in a nominating convention or win the endorsement of a major political party to run as a Republican or Democrat in the State Primary.
Political parties may endorse candidates but do not determine access to the ballot.
The person from each party who receives the most votes in the State Primary becomes that party’s nominee and advances to the General Election.
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Candidates for Partisan Offices
Major political parties nominate candidates in accordance with the provisions of RCW Chapters 29A.24 and 29A.52.
Nominating conventions are not required for major party candidates. A Declaration of Candidacy must be filed. (RCW 29A.24.031)
Declaration of Candidacy (RCW 29A.24.031)
All candidates are required to submit a Declaration of Candidacy when filing for public office. The form is available at the Office of the Secretary of State and County Auditors’ offices as part of the candidate filing packet.
