Early 2010 Census Projections

The census bureau has estimated that after the 2010 census, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania will all lose one seat in the House (and one electoral vote).

It also found that Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, and Utah will each gain one House seat (and an electoral vote), and that Texas will gain three.

Put into perspective of the 2008 presidential election, the Republicans will gain a net 5 electoral votes and the Democrats will lose a net 4 electoral votes--a 9-vote advantage from the previous electoral college map for the GOP.

Several other states might lose or gain a seat in the House, depending on population trends in the next year.