National News
2020 Census
The 2020 Apportionment numbers were released Monday afternoon. While the U.S. population is now over 331 million residents, this past decade marked the slowest population growth since the Great Depression.
Redistricting News
With apportionment numbers reported, states are preparing for the 2021 redistricting cycle. Redistricting-related lawsuits were filed hours after the 2020 Apportionment report.
State News
Alabama
After apportionment, Alabama kept its 7th congressional district.
California
The state lost the first congressional seat in its history.
Colorado
Groups are asking the state’s new redistricting commission to keep rural communities together. Colorado gained an eighth congressional seat.
Florida
The state gained over 2.7 million residents in the last decade and acquired another congressional seat.
Illinois
Illinois lost another congressional seat, continuing a trend for the state.
Michigan
Despite population growth, Michigan still lost congressional representation. The Secretary of State and the state’s redistricting commission asked the state Supreme Court for a three month deadline extension.
Montana
With rapid population growth, Montana gained a second congressional seat.
New Mexico
The state’s new advisory redistricting committee is seeking applicants.
New York
New York lost a congressional seat by a margin of only 89 people.
North Carolina
North Carolina gained its 14th congressional seat.
Ohio
The loss of another congressional seat marks six straight decades of congressional decline.
Oklahoma
The state House and Senate revealed their new district plans.
Oregon
The state gained a new congressional seat for the first time in 40 years.
Pennsylvania
Electoral College votes dropped from 20 to 19 as the battleground state lost a congressional district.
Texas
Texas was the big apportionment winner, gaining two congressional seats.
Utah
Utah was the fastest growing state by percentage this past decade.
Virginia
There are concerns the state’s new redistricting commission might favor incumbents.
West Virginia
The state will be split into two districts after losing a congressional seat.