Efforts To Draw WA Electoral Map Apparently Fail. Supreme Court To Now Examine The Issue

(Olympia, WA) -- The Washington State Redistricting Commission has apparently failed to agree on a new electoral map for the state. The commission issued a statement Tuesday saying: "last night, after substantial work marked by mutual respect and dedication to the important task, the four voting commissioners on the state redistricting commission were unable to adopt a districting plan by the midnight deadline.

The late release of the 2020 census data combined with technical challenges hampered the commission's work considerably.

Pursuant to RCW 44.05.100, the Supreme Court now has jurisdiction to adopt a districting plan. The commissioners have every faith that the Supreme Court will draw maps that are fair and worthy of the people of Washington."