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Redistricting 

The League supports redistricting reform by 2031 that includes an updated commission, ongoing staff and technical support, process transparency, clearly defined rank criteria, an inclusive process for public input, and language accessibility. This will require a constitutional amendment to be adopted before 2031.


Issue Chair: Alison McCaffree, amccaffree@lwvwa.org, (253) 720-6813
 DOWNLOAD the Redistricting Issue Paper

Redistricting Task Force Advocates
Karen Crowley (Vice-Chair)
Irene Finley
Carolyn Burger
Charles McCaffree
Susan Martin
Ann Murphy

Interested in getting involved with this topic? Click here! 

2031 Redistricting Reform

LWVWA supports changes in the Washington State redistricting process. In keeping with League positions and the current LWVUS Protect Democracy campaign, LWVWA is working on legislation to amend the Constitution and reform the Redistricting Commission to better meet the needs of residents. In particular, there have been significant changes in demographics which would benefit from expanded representation on the Commission. Additionally, ongoing staff to support redistricting data collection, analysis, technology, and public communication;  definitions of each redistricting mapping criteria and how they will be ranked; language and physical accessibility for input and information dissemination; and expanded public process would be helpful to the public.

See the 2021 LWVWA Mapping Process and final maps. 

See the 2021 Speak Up School: Learn to Testify process

How To Be Involved
  • The League’s focus is to increase the strength of the support network for this issue. We want to add people to our mailing list in 2024. We can’t do this without you. Join a Local Areas Action Team on Redistricting Reform. Local Leagues in Washington have action chairs who coordinate advocacy. Some local Leagues have democracy teams to take action locally. Contact your local League action chair to find out if there is a redistricting team and join.
  • Get three friends to support redistricting reform and sign up for LWVWA’s mailing list. Ask those  friends to find three more friends.
  • Ensure your LWV Local League has a representative to the State Redistricting Reform Task Force. If there isn’t one, consider volunteering. The Task Force meets monthly on the Third Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Please register here or contact Alison McCaffree.
  • Rally other community organizations to support our campaign. Consider giving a 20-minute presentation to an organization where you are involved. We have presentation ready to go and can coach you.
  • For more information please contact: Alison McCaffree, Redistricting Issue Chair.

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