Local voices matter most in redistricting

By: Judy Warnick

Outlets: Cheney Free Press

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 736

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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A messy redistricting battle is breaking out all across the country. In states like Mississippi, Virginia, and Missouri, political maps are trapped in an endless loop of court fights and mid-cycle changes. Political parties are treating voting boundaries like a game of tug-of-war. They adjust the lines constantly to guarantee a specific political outcome, leaving voters feeling disconnected and ignored.

For decades, Washington state avoided this kind of chaos. Our state constitution includes a clear …

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