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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI have one question about the census
Does having control of the Senate affect the battle lines of each state?
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I have one question about the census (Original Post)
Mystery sage
Oct 2018
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snowybirdie
(5,190 posts)1. No
Every state has two Senators. But it does affect Congressional Redistricting which is based on population.
Mystery sage
(576 posts)2. Thanks for answering
Revanchist
(1,375 posts)3. Having control of STATE congresses is what effects the Census
They are the ones that create the district maps after all.
Mystery sage
(576 posts)4. I see so to prevent gendermering
We need to do our best on a state level I see thank you also.