Reapportionment Calculator
Calculate seat distribution based on population or votes using various apportionment methods
State/Population Data
State Name
Population
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Apportionment Results
Total Population
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Average per Seat
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Remainder Seats
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Primary Method Results
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How Reapportionment Works
Reapportionment is the process of distributing seats in a legislative body among constituencies based on population. Different mathematical methods can produce different results:
Jefferson Method
Uses a divisor that is adjusted downward until the total seats equal the target. Tends to favor larger states.
Webster Method
Uses a divisor that rounds quotas to the nearest whole number. Considered more neutral than other methods.
Huntington-Hill Method
Currently used for U.S. House of Representatives. Uses a geometric mean for rounding that minimizes relative differences.
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