Candidacy declarations, nominating petitions.

RCW 29A.84.311
in effect
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Every person who: (1) Knowingly provides false information on his or her declaration of candidacy or petition of nomination; or (2) Conceals or fraudulently defaces or destroys a certificate that has been filed with an elections officer under chapter 29A.20 RCW or a declaration of candidacy or petition of nomination that has been filed with an elections officer, or any part of such a certificate, declaration, or petition, is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 . Every person who: (1) Knowingly provides false information on his or her declaration of candidacy or petition of nomination; or (2) Conceals or fraudulently defaces or destroys a certificate that has been filed with an elections officer under chapter 29A.20 RCW or a declaration of candidacy or petition of nomination that has been filed with an elections officer, or any part of such a certificate, declaration, or petition, is guilty of a class C felony 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

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