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Census Count

A decade ago, Republicans took over twenty state legislative chambers – and seized control of district map-making after the census. For this year's census, Democrats are mobilizing and trying to break a GOP super-majority in some states. Morning Edition looks at how this year’s count could impact redistricting.see more
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Census Count

A decade ago, Republicans took over twenty state legislative chambers – and seized control of district map-making after the census. For this year's census, Democrats are mobilizing and trying to break a GOP super-majority in some states. Morning Edition looks at how this year’s count could impact redistricting.see more
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