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Comer Claims 2020 Census Miscount Cost Republicans Seats

3/31/2026

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer stated that the 2020 Census Bureau miscalculated the population, costing Republicans several House seats.
He argues that census estimates during the COVID-19 pandemic favored Democratic areas while undercounting Republican-leaning suburban regions.
California, New York, and Rhode Island should have lost more seats, while Florida and Texas should have gained.
Comer calls for a more accurate future census to prevent biased representation.

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer stated that the 2020 Census Bureau miscalculated the population, costing Republicans several House seats.
He argues that census estimates during the COVID-19 pandemic favored Democratic areas while undercounting Republican-leaning suburban regions.
California, New York, and Rhode Island should have lost more seats, while Florida and Texas should have gained.
Comer calls for a more accurate future census to prevent biased representation.