Washington

Status of Audit Legislation: 
Signed into law 2005
Link to Text of Legislation: 
Washington's law (Revised Code, Section 29A.60.185, "Audit of results")
Notes: 

State Summary

Signed into law 2005, the audit law in Washington allows for three races to be audited. The audit results do not lead to a full recount, and the statutes are unclear as to whether the results are even binding upon the official election results.

Sampling Method: 

4% of DRE machines per county, or one DRE machine, whichever is greater.

Trigger: 

No trigger indicated

Oversight: 
Secretary of State
Who Conducts the Audit?: 
The County Auditor
Location of Random Selection: 
County
Types of Voting Machines in Use: 
DREs For more detailed information, see Verified Voting's website: http://www.verifiedvoting.org/verifier/map.php?&topic_string=5std&year=2008&state=Washington
Races that are Audited: 
Three races or issues - randomly selected
Voting Units that are Audited: 
Machines
Timeline for Audit: 

Prior to certification, which occurs fifteen days after a primary or special election and twenty-one days after a general election.

Completed Before Certification?: 

Yes

Is the Audit Publicly Observable?: 
Yes
Additional Resources: 
Revised Code of Washington - Title 29A - Elections
Washington Secretary of State
Washington Audit Info from CEI