Census Bureau to Release Congressional Reapportionment Numbers Next Week (12/14/10)

The much anticipated Congressional reapportionment numbers will be announced on Tuesday, December 21st, 2010.  The US Census Bureau will release the country’s total population, each state’s population, and most importantly for political observers the number of Congressional Districts for each state.  Traditionally this information is released on New Years Eve, so give the Census Bureau credit for working a little overtime.  The release of the population data is the official start of the redistricting season.  

There are always surprises in the reapportionment of Congressional seats.  States that are projected to gain Congressional seats include Texas (4), Florida (1), Georgia (1), South Carolina (1), Nevada (1), Arizona (1), Utah (1), and Washington (1).  States that are expected to lose a Congressional seat include Ohio (2), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (1), New Jersey (1), New York (1), Pennsylvania (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (1), Illinois (1), and Iowa (1).