This Is About Power: Census To Kick Off Redistricting Battle With The Release Of 2020 Data

On Wednesday, the Census Bureau officially begins this decade's round of redistricting and just about every state will redraw new congressional maps.

According to the 2020 Census, as of April 2020, the population of the United States is 331,449,281.

That means based on the population count; the congressional apportionment will shift 7 seats in 13 states.

Here's how it breaks down:

These are the 6 states who will be gaining house seats.

Texas +2

Florida +1

Colorado +1

Montana +1

North Carolina +1

Oregon +1

These are the 7 states who are losing house seats.

California -1

Illinois -1

Michigan -1

New York -1

Ohio -1

Pennsylvania -1

West Virginia -1

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