Primary definition
A "primary election ballot specific to a particular major political party that lists all partisan offices to be voted on at that primary, and the candidates for those offices who affiliate with that same major political party." Wash. Rev. Code §29A.04.008(6).
Also known aspartisan primary ballot · party-specific ballot · closed primary ballot
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A "primary election ballot specific to a particular major political party that lists all partisan offices to be voted on at that primary, and the candidates for those offices who affiliate with that same major political party." Wash. Rev. Code §29A.04.008(6).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Party Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/party-ballot
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