OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington lawmakers have indicated that a redistricting effort is unlikely to occur before the upcoming midterm elections.
The primary obstacle is the requirement of a two-thirds majority in both the state House and Senate to implement such changes. This makes any immediate redistricting efforts challenging.
The possibility of addressing redistricting prior to the midterms seems slim. Any attempt to initiate this process may not be feasible until at least January.
Governor Bob Ferguson would have the authority to summon lawmakers back to Olympia to address the issue sooner. However, there is no indication that this will happen before the midterms.
The redistricting process is a significant undertaking, requiring a substantial consensus among legislators. The current political landscape suggests that achieving the necessary majority is a formidable task.
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