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Washington Initiative 57, State Legislative Redistricting Measure (1930)

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Washington Initiative 57

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Election date

November 4, 1930

Topic
Redistricting policy
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Initiated state statute
Origin

Citizens



Washington Initiative 57 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Washington on November 4, 1930. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported apportioning 46 districts and members in the State Senate and 46 districts and 99 members in the State House of Representatives.

A "no" vote opposed apportioning 46 districts and members in the State Senate and 46 districts and 99 members in the State House of Representatives.


Election results

Washington Initiative 57

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

116,436 50.17%
No 115,641 49.83%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Initiative 57 was as follows:

An Act enacted by the people of the State of Washington, relating to, and providing for the number, districts and apportionment of, the members of the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Washington, and repealing all acts and parts of acts in conflict therewith.

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.


Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing the initiative process in Washington

In Washington, proponents needed to collect a number of signatures for an Initiative to the People.

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