, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Mathematics, Duke University Tyler Dukes , Investigative Reporter, Raleigh News & Observer and Adjunct Instructor in the Sanford School of Public Policy Redistricting advocate Tom Ross on the importance of people having confidence in district maps So if we’re entrusting politicians to write congressional districts to draw out these maps, there’s really no guaranteeing that they won’t factor in their own political interests when doing this important work.