The census numbers out this morning showOregon didnât gain enough population in the last decade to add a sixth House seat, but thatWashington has grown enough to add a 10th seat to its House delegation.
The change also means one more electoral vote for Washington in the presidential election because each stateâs share in the Electoral College is based on adding its two senators plus its number of House members.
Oregonâs population increased by 12 percent over the past decade to 3.8 million people. Washingtonâs population jumped 14.1 percent to 6.7 million people.
WWeek 2015