Federal judge sets new boundaries for Yakima Valley legislative district
A federal judge on Friday approved new boundaries for a legislative district in the Yakima Valley to enhance the political voice of Latino voters.
But it will have a domino effect, uprooting at least two Republican senators, including the Latina state senator now representing most of the affected area.
In a much-anticipated decision, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Lasnik adopted the map drawn by those whose lawsuit led him to rule last summer that the 15th Legislative District borders violate federal law by impairing the ability of Latino voters to participate equally in elections.
The newly drawn district encompasses an area stretching from East Yakima to Pasco and includes Wapato, Toppenish, Granger and Sunnyside. The Yakama Nation Reservation is also in the district.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/03/15/federal-judge-sets-new-boundaries-for-yakima-valley-legislative-district/