Washington / WA-01
Washington District 1
Score
Irregularity score 83 Very irregularLess compact than 88% of other congressional districts.
52nd least compact of 429 nationally, 1st of 10 in Washington.
A score describes shape, not intent. Coastlines, rivers and the Voting Rights Act can all make a district irregular. How scores work
The three measures
- Polsby-Popper
- 0.15at least as compact as 21% of districts on this measure
Area compared with perimeter. Low for jagged or snaking edges.
- Reock
- 0.29at least as compact as 10% of districts on this measure
Area compared with the smallest circle around the district, counting only land. Low for stretched shapes.
- Convex hull
- 0.67at least as compact as 21% of districts on this measure
Area compared with a rubber band stretched around the district, counting only land. Low for bites and tentacles.
Each measure runs from 0 to 1, where 1 is a perfect circle or a shape with no dents.
Cities and towns
The largest places with people in this district, from the 2020 Census. A place split between districts shows how many of its residents live in this one.
- Kirkland cityall 92,175 residents
- Redmond cityall 73,256 residents
- Marysville cityall 70,714 residents
- Bellevue city68,859 of its 151,854 residents
- Bothell cityall 48,161 residents
- Lake Stevens cityall 35,630 residents
- Mill Creek East communityall 24,912 residents
- Eastmont community23,973 of its 24,059 residents
- Kenmore cityall 23,914 residents
- Silver Firs communityall 22,174 residents
And 34 smaller places. 4% of this district's people live outside any city, town or named community. How places are counted
ZIP codes
29 ZIP codes have residents in this district. 21 of them are split with other districts. A percentage is the share of that ZIP code's 2020 residents who live here.
- 98004 (83%)
- 98005 (45%)
- 98007 (53%)
- 98008 (61%)
- 98011
- 98012
- 98021
- 98028
- 98033
- 98034
- 98036 (59%)
- 98037 (26%)
- 98039
- 98043 (99%)
- 98052 (97%)
- 98072 (76%)
- 98077 (7%)
- 98087 (33%)
- 98201 (1%)
- 98204 (31%)
- 98208 (63%)
- 98223 (50%)
- 98252 (2%)
- 98258 (99%)
- 98270
- 98271 (61%)
- 98272 (69%)
- 98290 (88%)
- 98296 (99%)
These are the Census Bureau's ZIP code areas, which match residential ZIP codes closely. ZIP codes used only for PO boxes or a single organization aren't included. How ZIP codes are matched
2024 presidential vote
Shares of the votes for the two of them; other candidates are left out. Washington used the same lines in 2024, so this is added up from precinct results. A precinct split between districts is divided by its House votes, so the figures are close estimates. Where the votes come from
U.S. House
Suzan DelBene, Democrat
Elected November 3, 2026, takes office January 3, 2027.
Unofficial results from the Washington Secretary of State, checked November 6, 2026. A race shows a winner once news decision desks have called it. Results become official when the state certifies them. Where this comes from
Washington's senators
- Maria Cantwell, Democrat
- Patty Murray, Democrat
Senators are elected by the whole state, so district lines don't change who they are. Senators serving as of November 6, 2026. Senators elected in November 2026 take office January 3, 2027. Where this comes from
Where it sits in Washington
- Very compact (0 to 19)
- Compact (20 to 39)
- Middle (40 to 59)
- Irregular (60 to 79)
- Very irregular (80 to 100)
The area outlined with dashes on the map, enlarged so its smaller districts can be seen.
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