One further point about redistricting

Not only did Massachusetts have 12 congressional seats during my formative years of 1963-1983, but it had 16 seats at the time both of my parents were born. Sixteen seats!!! And at the same time that Massachusetts had 16 seats, California had only eleven!!!!!

I wonder how the Massachusetts redistricting will play out next year. One observer already has his predictions.

Maryland and Virginia won't be gaining or losing any House seats this time around. The District, of course, doesn't get the dignity of full voting rights in the House.