Voters beware: your congressional district lines may have been drawn to lock in one party's advantage for the next decade, and a new analysis reveals it could cost you real money. Using data from the 2020 census, researchers found that in dozens of states, redistricting has created "safe" seats where candidates don't have to compete for your vote—meaning less incentive to lower your taxes or fight for local funding. The worst part? Your future property values and school budgets are now tied to a political map that might not change until 2030. If you feel like your voice doesn't matter, it’s because the lines were drawn to make it that way.