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New York, California to Lose House Seats by 2030

1/28/2026

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Carnegie Mellon University researchers project that New York and California will lose six U.S. House seats after the 2030 Census.
The shift results from high living costs and taxes driving residents to Texas and Florida, which are expected to gain eight seats.
New York has lost representation consistently since the 1940s and currently holds 26 seats.
Experts warn that continued losses could diminish New York's influence in future elections.

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Carnegie Mellon University researchers project that New York and California will lose six U.S. House seats after the 2030 Census.
The shift results from high living costs and taxes driving residents to Texas and Florida, which are expected to gain eight seats.
New York has lost representation consistently since the 1940s and currently holds 26 seats.
Experts warn that continued losses could diminish New York's influence in future elections.