Democrats need to come to grips with 2030 census reality

Democrats need to come to grips with 2030 census reality


Traditionally blue states, such as California and New York, are expected to lose congressional seats, while red-leaning states in the Sun Belt, such as Texas and Florida, are set to gain seats.

These changes not only could give the GOP an easier path to control Congress, but they could also make it even harder for Democrats to win the coveted 270 electoral votes needed to win presidential elections, the first of which would be 2032.

Demographics are not on the Democrats’ side as more residents flee expensive blue states for economic benefits in the South.

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The 2020 census previewed the changing population growth to the South, as Texas gained two seats while Colorado, Florida, Montana, North Carolina, and Oregon all gained one House seat each.

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