New District 7 Bigger Than 9 States

To say that the new legislative district that includes Shoshone County is big is an understatement. The district, which includes part of Kootenai County and all of Shoshone, Clearwater and Idaho counties, encompasses more than 13,500 square miles. Nine states are smaller. In addition to the sheer size of the newly-created legislative District 7, its rural characteristics and remoteness of some communities will make it difficult for legislators to stay in touch with his or her constituents. Some officials and residents are not happy with the district. Despite their concerns, they are not certain what they can do about it / Mary Orr , St. Maries Gazette Record. More here .

Question: What will this mean for the re-election chances of Reps. Shannon McMillan and Dick Harwood from the old District 2?