Fact check: How many congressional districts have been redrawn since the 2020 census?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses reveal that none of the sources provide a specific number of congressional districts that have been redrawn since the 2020 census. While the sources discuss ongoing redistricting efforts and legal frameworks, they fail to answer the direct question posed.

The sources do confirm that redistricting typically occurs once every 10 years following the census ^[1], and that states are not prohibited from drawing new maps between censuses, but it is rarely done ^[2]. However, several states are currently considering or pursuing redistricting efforts outside the normal decennial cycle.

Specific redistricting activities mentioned include:

• Texas is actively redrawing its congressional map, potentially adding five more Republican seats ^[3]
• California, Indiana, and New York are considering similar moves ^[3]
• Wisconsin's congressional voting map has not been changed in 14 years, with liberal law firms pushing for redistricting ^[4]
• California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to ask voters to decide on new districts in November to counter GOP-controlled states' redistricting efforts ^[5]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial context about the distinction between routine post-census redistricting and mid-decade redistricting. The sources reveal that the Supreme Court has given states increasingly unfettered power in redistricting through a decade of rulings ^[2], which enables the current wave of redistricting efforts.

Political motivations are clearly driving these efforts:

• Republican-controlled states are redrawing maps to favor Republicans ^[5]
• Democratic leaders like Governor Newsom are responding with counter-redistricting efforts ^[5]
• Liberal law firms are pushing for redistricting in Wisconsin using processes originally created by the GOP ^[4]

The question also misses the legal framework context - that while partisan gerrymandering is legally permissible following Supreme Court decisions ^[2], this represents a significant shift in redistricting practices.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself contains no apparent misinformation or bias - it is a straightforward factual inquiry. However, the question's framing may inadvertently suggest that comprehensive data on post-2020 census redistricting should be readily available, when the sources demonstrate that such comprehensive tracking appears to be lacking.

The question also doesn't distinguish between routine decennial redistricting (which all states completed following the 2020 census) and additional mid-decade redistricting efforts (which appear to be the focus of current political discussions). This distinction is crucial for understanding the current redistricting landscape, as mid-decade redistricting is rare but legally permissible ^[2].

The absence of concrete numbers in the sources suggests either:

• Comprehensive tracking of redistricting efforts is not centrally maintained
• The redistricting process is still ongoing in many states
• Different sources may be using different criteria for what constitutes "redrawn" districts