This summer, the Indivisible Tri-Cities Elections Team asked Tri-Cities residents to submit the questions they wanted congressional candidates to answer. From those submissions, we selected six community questions and sent the same questions to all 11 candidates running for Washington’s 4th Congressional District seat. Seven candidates responded! Every response has been published exactly as received, without editing, so voters can hear directly from the candidates in their o

With Rep. Dan Newhouse not seeking reelection, several candidates are running for this open seat. Indivisible Tri-Cities is interviewing the candidates, and we want to hear from you. Submit a question for consideration using this form.

🗺️ Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting district boundaries, usually after the census. Done fairly, it helps make sure communities receive equal representation. ⚖️ When district lines are manipulated, it can weaken the voting power of a community before an election even begins. 🗳️ Understanding how district lines are drawn matters because fair representation matters. 💬 Learn more from the ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/news/voting-rights/what-is-redistricting-and-w

A recent Reuters article highlights ongoing legal battles over press freedom, First Amendment protections, and the role of the courts in checking government power when media access and funding are challenged. No matter where we stand politically, democracy depends on the public’s ability to access information, ask hard questions, and hold leaders accountable. Read the Reuters article: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/trumps-court-setbacks-fail-blunt-his-campaign