2010 census Total number of congressional districts per state . If the number of districts a state has changes , lines must be redrawn . Lawmakers have been accused of drawing lines in order to create political gains . Top officials should be representing everyone , former Census Bureau director said .
2010 census determines number of congressional districts per state . If the number of districts a state has changes , lines must be redrawn . Lawmakers have been accused of drawing districts in order to create political gains . Top concern should be counting everyone , former Census Bureau director says .