The Washington State Redistricting Commission says it has failed to agree on a districting plan by the deadline, and so now the courts will take over.

Washington’s 2021 commission consists of four voting members — two Democrats and two Republicans — appointed by legislative caucus leaders.

By law, at least three of the four had to agree on new political maps by Nov. 15. That deadline was not met.

The commission released this statement:

Last night, after substantial work marked by mutual respect and dedication to the important task, the four voting commissioners on the state redistricting commission were unable to adopt a districting plan by the midnight deadline. The late release of the 2020 census data combined with technical challenges hampered the commission's work considerably. Pursuant to RCW 44.05.100, the Supreme Court now has jurisdiction to adopt a districting plan. The commissioners have every faith that the Supreme Court will draw maps that are fair and worthy of the people of Washington.