Pasco’s Election Rules Get New Guard | Seattle News

Pasco, Washington, is now forced to get Attorney General approval before tweaking its election system—after years of lawsuits alleging it diluted Latino votes. Starting July 1, any changes to district lines or council elections must clear state oversight, echoing a federal safeguard gutted in 2013. The city’s 2016 lawsuit led to a district-based system, but new redistricting plans have reignited concerns. Even without a current lawsuit, advocates are on high alert, especially as the next census looms and calls grow to scrap the at-large council seat. City leaders vow transparency and compliance, insisting their current map reflects community growth—while the state watches closely to ensure fairness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/073007fc42314696