Washington State Enacts Laws Simplifying Voter Registration
On Monday, May 15, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed Senate Bill 5112 into law, improving the state’s automatic voter registration.
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Washington Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State’s Voting Rights Act
On Thursday, May 11, the Washington Supreme Court heard a direct constitutional challenge to the Washington Voting Rights Act.
Washington Enacts Improvement To State Voting Rights Act
On Thursday, April 13, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed House Bill 1048, which will expand and improve the enforcement mechanisms of the Washington Voting Rights Act (WVRA).
GOP Candidate in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District Requests Recount
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Republican congressional candidate Joe Kent made a formal request to the Washington secretary of state’s office to recount the results of the election for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District.
Lawsuit Filed Against Washington’s Commission-Approved Legislative Map
On Wednesday, a lawsuit was filed in federal court challenging Washington state’s commission-approved legislative map for diluting the voting strength of Latino voters.
Washington Supreme Court Adopts Commission’s Maps
Today, the Washington Supreme Court issued an order adopting the Washington State Redistricting Commission’s legislative and congressional maps, declining to take over the map-drawing process.
Washington Redistricting Commission Misses Deadline, State Supreme Court To Draw New Maps
On Monday, the Washington State Redistricting Commission narrowly missed its midnight deadline to approve new congressional and legislative maps.
Washington Governor Restores Voting Rights for Parolees
Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed a bill on Wednesday that will restore voting rights for Washington state parolees as soon as they are released from prison.
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