"'Qualified' when pertaining to a winner of an election means that for such election: (1) The results have been certified; (2) A certificate has been issued; (3) Any required bond has been posted; and (4) The winner has taken and subscribed an oath or affirmation in compliance with the appropriate statute, or if none is specified, that he or she will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office to the best of his or her ability." Wash. Rev. Code §29A.04.128.
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"'Qualified' when pertaining to a winner of an election means that for such election: (1) The results have been certified; (2) A certificate has been issued; (3) Any required bond has been posted; and (4) The winner has taken and subscribed an oath or affirmation in compliance with the appropriate statute, or if none is specified, that he or she will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office to the best of his or her ability." Wash. Rev. Code §29A.04.128.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Qualified. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/qualified
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