It's been over three months since the Electoral College confirmed Joe Biden The importance of this election was most apparent with over 100 million people voting early and over two-thirds of eligible voters participating, the highest percentage since 1900. What got lost during this election season amidst the COVID-19 chaos is the decennial census. The results of the census will lead to a reallocation of each state’s number of congressional seats and a redrawing of congressional and state House district maps. How are congressional maps drawn? In 33 states, state legislatures draw congressional as well as state House district maps, with most allowing for gubernatorial veto power. The party that holds the state legislature majority can draw maps that favor their party, resulting in more elected members in Congress and state Houses. With veto power, governors have the final say in adopted maps. Just a handful of states use independent commissions, allowing for the possibility of fair maps.