Who draws the Congressional Districts?
In Washington State, the Congressional Districts are created by the Washington State Redistricting Commission.
How many Congressional Districts are there?
There are 435 congressional districts across the country. Ten districts have been apportioned to Washington State. This is an increase of one seat in congress from the 2000 census. Pierce County is currently made up of parts of three congressional districts (6, 8 and 9).
Who draws the Legislative Districts?
Washington State's Legislative District boundaries are created by the Washington State Redistricting Commission.
How many Legislative Districts are there?
Washington State has 49 Legislative Districts. Pierce County is currently made up of seven Legislative Districts, four in whole (25, 27, 28 and 29) three in part (2, 26 and 31).
Who are the members of the State Redistricting Commission?
Lura J. Powell, Ph.D.: Chair
Senate Republican Caucus: Slade Gordon
Senate Democratic Caucus: Tim Ceis
House Republican Caucus: Tom G. Huff
House Democratic Caucus: Dean R. Foster
Contact the commission
When does the State Redistricting Commission meet?
The commission holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of every month beginning in April.
Notice of Meetings
Who draws the Pierce County Council district boundaries?
The Pierce County Districting Committee
How is the Pierce County Districting Committee selected?
The Democratic and Republican central committee submits a list of five persons each to serve on the committee. The council appoints two members from each party. The four members will appoint a fifth person to serve as chair. The committee shall appoint a Districting Master to draw the redistricting plan. Click here for additional information.
Who are the members of the Pierce County Districting Committee?
Karen Seinfeld - Chair
Deryl McCarty - Vice Chair
Michael Abernathy
Kenneth Blair
Sam Ross
When does the Pierce County Districting Committee meet?
Pierce County Districting Committee information.
When do the new districts go into effect?
The new districts and precincts will be in effect for the 2012 election season.
