Washington's 48th legislative district is one of forty-nine
districts
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in
Washington state
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for representation in the
state legislature. It covers areas of
Redmond,
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Placenames
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Canada ...
(including
West Lake Sammamish), and
Kirkland, and it encompasses
Clyde Hill,
Yarrow Point,
Hunts Point, and
Medina
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. It also contains
Bridle Trails State Park and
Marymoor Park
Marymoor Park, located on the north end of Lake Sammamish in Redmond, Washington, is King County's largest, oldest, and most popular park, with more than 3 million annual visitors coming to roam its . Among recreational activities available are ...
.
The district's legislators are state senator
Patty Kuderer
Patricia Eileen Kuderer (born 1958) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Washington State Senate for the 48th district. She was appointed to the State Senate after Cyrus Habib was elected lieutenant governor.
Early ...
and state representatives
Vandana Slatter
Vandana Slatter (born 1964) is a Canadian-American politician, pharmacist, and scientist serving as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives from the 48th district.
Early life and education
Slatter was born in Vanderhoof, Brit ...
(position 1) and
Amy Walen
Amy Diane Walen (née Teufel, born December 26, 1967) is an American politician who is the member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 48th district in King County.
Political career Election
Walen was elected in the general elect ...
(position 2), all Democrats.
See also
*
Washington Redistricting Commission
The Washington Redistricting Commission is a decennial body charged with redrawing congressional and legislative districts in the state of Washington after each census. On November 8, 1983, Washington state passed the 74th amendment to its const ...
*
Washington State Senate
The Washington State Senate is the upper house of the Washington State Legislature. The body consists of 49 members, each representing a district with a population of nearly 160,000. The State Senate meets at the Legislative Building in Olympi ...
*
Washington House of Representatives
The Washington House of Representatives is the lower house of the Washington State Legislature, and along with the Washington State Senate makes up the legislature of the U.S. state of Washington. It is composed of 98 Representatives from 49 ...
*
Washington (state) legislative districts
The following is a list of the forty-nine legislative districts in the U.S. state of Washington following the 2022 redistricting. From the time Washington achieved statehood in 1889, it has elected members for representation to the state legislatu ...
References
External links
Washington State Redistricting CommissionWashington House of RepresentativesMap of Legislative Districts
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