Washington’s electoral districts: Gainers and Losers
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 30, 2021 — The U.S. Census Bureau released additional 2020 Census results, August 12, that will shape the Washington State Redistricting Committee’s once-in-a-decade redrawing of the state’s congressional and state legislative electoral districts. There are 10 congressional districts and 49 legislative districts in Washington State, a state of 7.6 million people according […]
Second public meeting for Snohomish County council redistricting set for August 18
EVERETT, Wash., August 12, 2021 – The Snohomish County Districting Committee is hosting its second public meeting to provide in-person or live public comment on the process of redrawing council districts on Wednesday, August 18. Every ten years boundaries for county council districts are updated to reflect how populations have changed based on the most recent […]
Redistricting process and listening session
This year, states will undergo the redistricting process, using census data to craft new voting-district maps. The League of Women Voters wants to ensure that the public’s voice is heard as the maps are drawn. On April 29, state and local Leagues across the country will host virtual events educating and engaging the public in […]