Fact check: Do democrats or republicians redistrict more

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, both Democrats and Republicans engage in redistricting, but the evidence suggests Republicans have historically been more successful and aggressive in their redistricting efforts.

An Associated Press analysis found that Republicans enjoyed a greater political advantage in more states than Democrats after the 2010 census ^[1]. However, Democrats responded to match Republican gerrymandering after the 2020 census ^[1], indicating an escalation in partisan redistricting by both parties.

Currently, Texas Republicans are attempting to redraw their congressional map to gain five more seats, with other Republican-led states like Missouri and Florida considering similar moves ^[2]. In response, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for a new map to be put before voters in a November special election, while other Democratic-led states like New York and Illinois are considering their own redistricting plans ^[3].

The situation has been described as a "nuclear arms race" for House control ^[4], with both parties actively pursuing redistricting advantages following the Supreme Court's 2019 ruling that federal courts have no authority to intervene in partisan gerrymandering cases ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several crucial pieces of context:

• Historical precedent: Republicans have traditionally been more successful at gerrymandering, particularly after the 2010 census, but Democrats have recently escalated their efforts to match Republican tactics ^[1].
• Legal framework: The Supreme Court's 2019 ruling gave states increasingly unfettered power in redistricting ^[5], removing federal oversight and enabling more aggressive partisan gerrymandering by both parties.
• Current strategic positioning: Republicans have more ground to gain in a redistricting tug-of-war ^[6], suggesting they may have greater incentive to pursue aggressive redistricting.
• Institutional barriers: Democratic-led states face various hurdles and limitations in their redistricting efforts ^[3], which may constrain their ability to redistrict as aggressively as Republicans.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself doesn't contain misinformation, but it oversimplifies a complex issue by seeking a binary answer. The question fails to acknowledge that:

• Both parties engage in redistricting, making it misleading to suggest only one party is responsible ^{[5] [2]}.
• The practice has evolved over time, with Republicans initially gaining more advantage but Democrats recently escalating their efforts ^[1].
• The question of "who redistricts more" depends on the timeframe and metrics used - whether measuring frequency, aggressiveness, or success in gaining seats.

The framing could benefit those who want to portray redistricting as a partisan issue affecting only one party, when the evidence shows both Republican and Democratic states have continued the practice of partisan gerrymandering ^[5]. Organizations like the National Democratic Redistricting Committee frame gerrymandering as a threat to democracy while simultaneously engaging in the practice ^[7], highlighting the political complexity of the issue.