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Judge approves Port of Pasco election changes to boost Latino representation
The Port of Pasco will alter how it conducts commissioner elections after settling a voter rights complaint brought by Latino voter activists Gabriel Portugal and Jose Trinidad Corral.
Franklin County Superior Court Judge Bronson Brown signed the settlement agreement Sept. 29.
Starting in 2026, the port will hold district-based primary and general elections in even-numbered years.
Backers believe the change will improve Latino participation in elections as voters and candidates. No Latino has ever held the post of port commissioner despite accounting for more than 54% of Franklin County’s total population, according to 2020 Census figures.
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/politics-government/article312323832.html#storylink=cpy