District-based elections — Definitions.
RCW 36.32.051
in effectThe definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "District" means a geographic area within county boundaries and designated in a county redistricting plan, as provided in RCW 36.32.054 . (2) "District election" means a candidate from each district is elected in a general election by the voters of the district in which the candidate resides. (3) "District nomination" means a candidate from each district is nominated in a primary election by the voters of the district in which the candidate resides.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "District" means a geographic area within county boundaries and designated in a county redistricting plan, as provided in RCW 36.32.054 .
(2) "District election" means a candidate from each district is elected in a general election by the voters of the district in which the candidate resides.
(3) "District nomination" means a candidate from each district is nominated in a primary election by the voters of the district in which the candidate resides.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.32&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026