2010 Census critical for Ohio: Up to two Congressional seats at risk

Ohio’s population grew just 1.7% since the 2000 census, well below the national average of 9%. As a result, Ohio is expected to lose at least one Congressional seat, and possibly two from our current 18-member delegation in the House. This is down from a high of 24 in the 1960s.

The potential change could cost the state two votes in the Electoral College, giving Ohio less of a say in presidential elections. 

Ohio has launched a new Web site, http://www.census.ohio.gov/, to provide Ohioans with easy-to-get information on the upcoming 2010 census.

OSCPA urges its members to complete and return the Census form to help ensure every Ohioan is counted in this important census.

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