Washington Initiative 57, State Legislative Redistricting Measure (1930)
Washington Initiative 57 | |
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Election date |
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Topic Redistricting policy |
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Status |
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Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
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 |
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Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
116,436 | 50.17% | |||
No | 115,641 | 49.83% |
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
In Washington, proponents needed to collect a number of signatures for an Initiative to the People.
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Footnotes
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