Section 391-25-530 - Votes needed to determine election(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, representation elections must be decided by a majority of those voting. (a) If there are only two choices on the ballot, a tie vote results in a certification of no representative.(b) If there are only two choices on the ballot and both choices are qualified employee organizations or bargaining representatives, the executive director may direct a rerun election following a tie result for good cause shown.(2) Unit determination elections and representation elections conducted under chapter 41.56 RCW with three or more choices on the ballot must be decided by a majority of those eligible to vote in the election.Wash. Admin. Code § 391-25-530
Amended by WSR 22-23-101, Filed 11/16/2022, effective 1/1/2023Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.52.080, 41.56.090, 41.58.050, 41.59.110, 41.76.060, 41.80.080. 08-04-058, § 391-25-530, filed 1/31/08, effective 4/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.58.050, 28B.52.080, 41.56.090, 41.59.110, 41.56.070 and 41.59.070. 90-06-072, § 391-25-530, filed 3/7/90, effective 4/7/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.52.080, 41.56.040, 41.58.050, 41.59.110 and 47.64.040. 80-14-046 (Order 80-5), § 391-25-530, filed 9/30/80, effective 11/1/80.