How America’s most partisan voters hold the most voting power : NPR
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Key Points:
- The number of competitive congressional races is expected to sharply decline in the 2024 elections, largely due to mid-decade redistricting efforts initiated by former President Trump, resulting in over 90% of races being effectively decided in primaries with lower voter turnout.
- Currently, only 18 out of 435 House races are rated as toss-ups, meaning fewer than 5% of Americans will influence which party controls the House, exacerbating a trend of decreasing electoral competitiveness over multiple cycles.
- Redistricting has intensified partisan geographic sorting, with states like Texas and California creating more safe seats for Republicans and Democrats respectively, reducing bipartisan representation and opportunities for dialogue.
- Primary voters tend to be older, whiter, wealthier
