Portlandia:
In the US, representation is geographical. Other systems are possible, however.
Since 1842, the law has effectively banned at-large elections for states with more than one House member.
Red and Blue: The 2000 Election
Purple? Cartograms of the 2016 Election
Hopkins Figure 2.4. Average state popular vote deviation in presidential elections, 1968–2016
Why did California go deep blue?
Hispanic share of the electorate was about 8% in 1988, 31% in 2016.
County results (%D)..........1988.........2016
Los Angeles........................51.9..........71.8
Orange................................31.1..........50.9
San Diego...........................38.3..........56.3
Seats with split House/presidential outcomes:
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