US Census 2010- New Jersey projected to lose one Congressional Seat

Here is another tidbit about our beloved State of New Jersey that has recently come to light. According to estimates on that latest US Census numbers the state of New Jersey will be losing one Congressional seat and thus one electoral vote once the 2010 US census is finalized next year.

Read the whole article on Bloomberg below:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=azF7JOVMfM_o&pos=8

My Comments: Look on the bright side, that will be one less congressman/woman and their staff and all the other expenses associated with that seat for New Jersey. :)

Also important to note is that all of the population gains went to southern and western states so New Jersey is not alone in this demographic shift. New York state also lost a seat as well. Texas gained the most number of seats at 4 new ones. This shift must have the Republicans hopeful in the near future with respect to electoral politics and the Presidency. ◦

US Census 2010- New Jersey projected to lose one Congressional Seat