(1) Prior to the official canvass, the county auditor shall prepare a preliminary abstract of votes, listing the number of registered voters and votes cast. The preliminary abstract of votes must list separately for each precinct:
(a) Votes cast by mail ballot;
(b) Votes cast for and against measures;
(c) Votes cast for candidates; and
(d) Overvotes and undervotes.
(2) Pursuant to RCW
29A.60.230, the county auditor may aggregate results or take other necessary steps to maintain the secrecy of ballots.
(3) The county auditor shall inspect the preliminary abstract of votes for errors or anomalies that may affect the results of the election. Correction of any errors or anomalies discovered must be made prior to the official canvass.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611, 29A.04.620, and 29A.04.630. 11-24-064, § 434-262-020, filed 12/6/11, effective 1/6/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611. 07-09-036, § 434-262-020, filed 4/11/07, effective 5/12/07; 06-14-046, § 434-262-020, filed 6/28/06, effective 7/29/06; 05-17-145, § 434-262-020, filed 8/19/05, effective 9/19/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.610. 04-15-089, § 434-262-020, filed 7/16/04, effective 8/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 29.04.080. 03-15-054, § 434-262-020, filed 7/11/03, effective 8/11/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 29.04.210, 29.36.150. 02-07-028, § 434-262-020, filed 3/12/02, effective 4/12/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 29.04.080, 29.04.210, 29.36.150 and 29.79.200. 97-21-045, recodified as § 434-262-020, filed 10/13/97, effective 11/13/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 29.04.080. 80-15-008 (Order 80-3), § 434-62-020, filed 10/3/80.]