A "printed facsimile of all the issues and offices on the ballot in a jurisdiction and is intended to give voters notice of the issues, offices, and candidates that are to be voted on at a particular primary, general election, or special election." Wash. Rev. Code §29A.04.007(4). Also BALLOT. INSTRUCTION
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A "printed facsimile of all the issues and offices on the ballot in a jurisdiction and is intended to give voters notice of the issues, offices, and candidates that are to be voted on at a particular primary, general election, or special election." Wash. Rev. Code §29A.04.007(4). Also BALLOT. INSTRUCTION
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Sample Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/sample-ballot
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