Cross-posted from RedRacingHorses.com
The absolutely gorgeous state of Washington is set to gain a Congressional district in 2013 based on the Census of 2010.
Up until 2010, Republicans only held three of nine seats, and had a very tenuous hold on the 8th. The retirement of centrist Brian Baird allowed for State Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler to win the 3rd district, leaving Washington's delegation at 5 Ds and 4 Rs.
Because Washington has a bipartisan commission, it is likely that we will end up with a 5-4-1 (D-R-Swing) map. However, as a celebratory start to Christmas Break, I wanted to see how far I could stretch the limits and I set out to draw a 7-3 map.
Could I do it?
Find out below the fold.
Washington
A few other pics
Here's a pic I took of Snoqualmie Falls that was featured on Dave Reichert's website for a long time :).
