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About Districts:
Every ten years since 1790, as required in the u.s. constitution, the united states has taken an official head count to help ensure a government by and for the people. the census counts every man, woman and child to guarantee that all people are fairly represented in the political process.

What are districts?
States are divided into discrete areas that contain approximately equal numbers of people for the purpose of voting and equal representation at the federal and state levels. these areas are known as districts. population data from the u.s. census is used to divide people into state and federal voting districts of approximately equal population. The boundaries are adjusted over time to maintain approximately equal populations among districts. Smaller districts are also created for elections at the local level for many different purposes. Locally, people are divided into commissioner or council districts, school districts, fire districts, and other special purpose districts. Where you live determines the districts you can vote in, and who represents you in offices ranging from your congressional and state legislative representatives, to your local school board member, or fire commissioner. Voters may only vote for the candidates listed on their district’s ballot.

What is reapportionment?
Reapportionment is the redistribution of the 435 seats in the u.s. house of representatives among the 50 states every ten years following the census. each state receives at least one congressional seat. the remaining 385 seats are divided or “apportioned” according to the state population. some states grow faster than others, so some states will lose seats, while others will gain seats. The 2010 census counted more than 6.7 million people
living in Washington. With that growth, Washington earned a tenth congressional seat.

What is redistricting?
Redistricting is the process of changing boundaries of voting districts so that all districts have approximately the same number of people to ensure all citizens are equally represented in government.

How many people are in each district?
The number of people allocated to each district is determined by dividing the total population by the number of districts possible. at the federal level, with a total population of 6,724,540 and 10 districts, each congressional district contains approximately 672,454 people. at the state level, each of the 49 legislative districts contains approximately 137,236 people.

For more information visit:
https://leg.wa.gov/
https://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/
https://leg.wa.gov/LIC/Documents/Maps...
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