Gooder and Harder

Unfortunately for Republicans, land area
does not translate into political power
(graphic from San Joaquin Valley Sun)

The 2020 census reduced the number of California representatives in Washington from 53 to 52. The redistricting process has resulted in the Democrats gaining one seat while the Republicans will lose two. [bold added]

Overall, outside experts analyze the map as favorable to Democrats. Several swing Democratic seats now lean more left, based on voting data, including the one represented by Rep. Josh Harder, D-Turlock (Stanislaus County), whose district shifted several times over the weeks of drawing as the commission grappled with how to draw San Joaquin County. Many close Republican-held seats also will swing left, including those of Reps. David Valadao of Hanford (Kings County) and Mike Garcia of Santa Clarita (Los Angeles County). Redistricting expert Paul Mitchell predicts the map favors 43 Democrats and nine Republicans. The current split is 42-11.

Of course, in the one-party State, the same Democratic dominance is reflected at the State and Local level.

I like the policies that brought us more crime, more homelessness, higher taxes, filthy cities, water and housing shortages, and productive young workers fleeing the state along with the billionaires. As an old, retired unproductive guy, I'm staying and loving the next ten years.