In wake of Supreme Court ruling, WA Democrats weigh congressional redistricting options

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 1,017

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Washington state Democrats are wrestling with whether to join the redistricting battles unfolding across the country.

There’s no immediate push to redraw the state’s congressional map. But Democratic leaders are not ruling out the idea if they win supermajorities in the Legislature.

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court sharply limited the consideration of race when drawing legislative boundaries, allowing Louisiana to redraw its congressional map in time for this year’s midterm elections.

The ruling follows …

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