'Literally no way': Idea of redrawing WA's congressional map gets bipartisan brush off

As they seek to recapture control of the U.S. House, top Democrats are looking at how to redraw congressional maps in blue states to win more seats in 2026.

Could it happen here in Washington, where Democrats already hold eight of the state’s 10 House seats?

Almost certainly not, say those critical to unlocking the redistricting process.

The main reason is that it would require a two-thirds majority in the state House and Senate to reconvene the state’s bipartisan Redistricting Commission. That can’t be attempted until the next session in January unless Gov. Bob Ferguson summons lawmakers back sooner.



https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/07/21/literally-no-way-idea-of-redrawing-was-congressional-map-gets-bipartisan-brush-off/