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An essential aspect of the upcoming change involves realigning population counts based on new census data. If the census excludes criminal aliens from counts—an assertion pushed by figures like Trump—the representation in the Electoral College could skew even more heavily in favor of red states. States like Texas and Florida are projected to gain additional seats—four each—creating a significant advantage for Republicans. Conversely, traditionally Democratic states such as Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Oregon, and California face the prospect of losing seats, with California potentially shedding as many as two electoral votes.