The state of Washington is poised to enter the national debate on former President Donald Trump’s legitimacy to appear on a presidential primary ballot, including the March 12 primary ballot.
In a move described as “bolstering the integrity of elections,” Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) has pre-filed HB 2150, a bill that aims to prevent Trump or any candidate accused of insurrection, as defined by the 14th Amendment, from being listed on any ballot. (Users can view a PDF of the proposed bill here.)
Before this becomes a reality, there are several legislative hurdles to overcome.
If passed, the bill could empower state lawmakers and/or the secretary of state to remove Trump from the primary ballot or invalidate votes he may have garnered.
