Lawmakers have been accused of carving district lines around the constituents that will give their party an advantage and secure political gains . 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 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 .