Southern Democrats Face Electoral Stakes as Population Growth Shifts Power

Population growth in Southern states could raise the stakes for Democrats, with political power likely to grow after the next census.

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Southern Democrats Face Electoral Stakes as Population Growth Shifts Power

Democrats are seeking to show they can win in a rapidly changing South, where an influx of residents could reshape the region’s political influence.

The party controlling Southern states is likely to gain political power after the next census, making control of those states increasingly consequential.

A weak showing on Tuesday could leave Southern Democrats facing a more difficult electoral calculation as the region grows.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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