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Oregon

former9thward

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1. Pretty much every state should get more seats.

Reply to cascadiance (Original post)

Thu Feb 5, 2015, 11:09 AM

Feb 2015

Congressional districts average around 750,000 to 800,000 in population. That is far too high for a representative to service adequately. Also makes it very expensive to run for office when you are trying to reach so many voters.

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Pretty much every state should get more seats. former9thward Feb 2015 #1

I saw this the other day davidpdx Feb 2015 #2