Concerning the removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan office from ballots.

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H-2875.3

HOUSE BILL 2574

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Abbarno and Walsh

Read first time 01/19/26. Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations.

AN ACT Relating to the removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan office from ballots; and adding a new section to chapter 29A.36 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 29A.36 RCW to read as follows:

This section applies if a county auditor receives a copy of a death certification issued pursuant to chapter 70.58A RCW for a candidate for an elective office of a city, town, or special purpose district.

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

19.2% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Floor Consideration — base rate 42%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 46/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 212 days quiet

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