Legislative District Map

What is the State Legislature?

The Legislature is the branch of government that makes new laws and changes old ones. Our State Legislature makes laws only for Washington. The Washington State Legislature is also responsible for imposing taxes, writing the state’s budget, and regulating other state agencies.

There are 49 legislative districts in Washington State. Pierce County shares seven of them. The residents of each district elect one Senator and two Representatives to the Legislature.

State Senator

A senator’s term is four years. The Senate is made up of 49 members, one from each legislative district in the state. One-half of the Senate's membership is up for election each even-numbered year.

State Representative

A representative’s term is two years. The House is made up of 98 members, two from each legislative district in the state. The total membership of the House is up for election each even-numbered year.