Governor Ferguson to sign law clarifying voting rules in Washington state

Governor Ferguson to sign law clarifying voting rules in Washington state

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is expected to sign a new law on Tuesday, March 17 that clarifies the prohibition against voting more than once in the same election in Washington state.

Ferguson Signs Bill to Prohibit Double Voting

OLYMPIA, WA – Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a bill into law prohibiting double voting in Washington state by clarifying existing statute. Senate Bill 6084 addresses what officials described as an ambiguity in state law regarding the definition of an election. “Voting more than once in an election is an affront to everyone who participates in our democracy,” Ferguson said. “This bill makes it clear that double voting is illegal. Those who try …