The rights of Washington voters are protected by its constitution and laws and include the following fundamental rights:

     (1) The right of qualified voters to vote at all elections;

     (2) The right of absolute secrecy of the vote. No voter may be required to disclose political faith or adherence in order to vote;

     (3) The right to cast a vote for any candidate for each office without any limitation based on party preference or affiliation, of either the voter or the candidate.

[2005 c 2 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 872, approved November 2, 2004).]

NOTES:

     Reviser's note: Initiative Measure No. 872 was declared unconstitutional in its entirety in Washington State Republican Party, et al. v. Logan, et al., U.S.D.C. No. CV05-0927-TSZ (W.D. Wash. 2005). The decision was affirmed in Washington State Republican Party v. State of Washington, Nos. 05-35774, 05-35780 (9th Cir. 2006). The decision was under appeal at the time this material was published.

     Short title -- Intent -- Contingent effective date -- 2005 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 872): See notes following RCW 29A.52.112.