""I'm moving to Canada." We've all heard it said. And maybe you've said it yourself. The notion of skipping town following the results of a big election (or simply threatening to) surfaces nearly every cycle, but the reality of picking up your life and leaving home is easier said after mainlining TikTok than done after assessing all of the necessary paperwork and house hunting from afar."
"Among Americans who move, typical factors, like proximity to family and job opportunities, remain priorities, but the Blue vs. Red state debate has become a salient part of the conversation. Last year, a New York Times analysis found that of the 3.5 million-plus Americans who moved since the last presidential election, the majority chose new locales that were more in keeping with their political leanings."
Many Americans consider politics when deciding where to live, but actually relocating requires navigating paperwork, distant house hunting, and leaving community ties. Traditional priorities such as family proximity and job opportunities continue to matter, yet partisan alignment increasingly influences moves. A New York Times analysis found most of the 3.5 million-plus movers since the last presidential election chose locales matching their political leanings, and Realtor.com reported that about one quarter of Americans say politics highly influences their housing decisions. Personal stories include people across the spectrum who moved primarily for political reasons, including an abortion care provider leaving Tennessee.
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