Recall proceedings, petitions, and elections are conducted in accordance with RCW 29A.56.110 – 270

An elected official may be recalled on grounds of malfeasance, misfeasance, or violation of the oath of office, as those terms are defined in the recall statutes. Under the recall procedure, a voter may file a charge stating the grounds for recall with the county auditor. A ballot synopsis is prepared regarding the charge by the prosecuting attorney, and the superior court then determines whether the charges are sufficient to meet the criteria for a recall and whether the ballot synopsis is adequate.

If the recall petition reaches the signature gathering stage, the number of signatures required is determined pursuant to RCW 29A.56.180, and based on the total number of votes cast for the candidates for the office to which the official whose recall is being demanded was elected.

If the court finds the charges to be sufficient and the sponsors of the recall gather a sufficient number of signatures on a recall petition, a recall election is held. The voters then decide by majority vote on whether to recall the elected official.