§ 29A.68.011 Prevention and correction of ballot frauds and errors
§ 29A.68.013 Prevention and correction of frauds and errors — Primary, election, challenge to certification of measure
§ 29A.68.020 Commencement by registered voter — Causes for
§ 29A.68.030 Affidavit of error or omission — Contents — Witnesses
§ 29A.68.040 Hearing date — Issuance of citation — Service
§ 29A.68.050 Witnesses to attend — Hearing of contest — Judgment
§ 29A.68.060 Costs, how awarded
§ 29A.68.070 Misconduct of board — Irregularity material to result
§ 29A.68.080 Misconduct of board — Number of votes affected — Enough to change result
§ 29A.68.090 Illegal votes — Allegation of
§ 29A.68.100 Illegal votes — List required for testimony
§ 29A.68.110 Illegal votes — Number of votes affected — Enough to change result
§ 29A.68.120 Election set aside — Appeal period

Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 29A.68 - Contesting an election

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.