Deceptive, incorrect vote recording — Misrepresentation as official ballot drop box.
RCW 29A.84.610
in effectA person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who knowingly: (1) Deceives any voter in recording his or her vote by providing incorrect or misleading recording information or by providing faulty election equipment or records; (2) Records the vote of any voter in a manner other than as designated by the voter; or (3) Misrepresents an unofficial ballot collection site or device as an official ballot drop box that has been established by the county auditor. Such a gross misdemeanor is punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who knowingly:
(1) Deceives any voter in recording his or her vote by providing incorrect or misleading recording information or by providing faulty election equipment or records;
(2) Records the vote of any voter in a manner other than as designated by the voter; or
(3) Misrepresents an unofficial ballot collection site or device as an official ballot drop box that has been established by the county auditor.
Such a gross misdemeanor is punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=29A.84&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026