They’re doing it here in my state, too...and are VERY big on redistricting efforts. Watch out for the groups like ‘Indivisble’. They’re setting up chapters in a lot of places..
This very thing happened to Maine years ago, Vermont as well.
Back in the 1970’s and part of the 1980’s endless numbers of people ‘ from away ‘ started moving to Maine.
They really changed the place and not for the better.
What really kills me is none of these people stopped and asked themselves “ why am I leaving my home state “. Some might answer with some “ back to the land “ nonsense but in truth it’s their own home states liberal policies which have forced them to leave.
They can not get this through their heads.
Most of them just love the state to death - except for the native Mainers whom they hate with a passion.