Fact check: What are the most recent examples of gerrymandering in blue states?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, recent examples of gerrymandering in blue states include several key cases:

Illinois stands out as a prominent example where Democrats have drawn skewed maps to their advantage ^[1]. The state is mentioned multiple times across sources as having engaged in partisan redistricting ^{[2] [3]}.

New York has been involved in gerrymandering efforts, with the ACLU pursuing court cases related to redistricting in the state ^[4]. New York is also mentioned as a state where Democrats face obstacles in redrawing maps ^[5].

New Mexico and Oregon are specifically cited as examples where Democrats have drawn partisan maps similar to Republican efforts in other states ^[1].

California presents a complex case where Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional maps, though this faces opposition from California Republicans who argue that gerrymandering is wrong regardless of party ^[6]. However, California's independent redistricting commission makes Democratic gerrymandering more complicated compared to other states ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses reveal several important contextual factors missing from a simple focus on blue state gerrymandering:

• Republican gerrymandering is more extensive: Multiple sources indicate that Republicans have more opportunities to gerrymander House districts than Democrats ^{[3] [5]}. States like Texas, Florida, and North Carolina are cited as examples where Republicans have drawn significantly skewed maps ^[1].
• Structural advantages favor Republicans: The analyses show that Republicans appear to have more plausible gerrymandering targets and face fewer institutional barriers in states they control ^[5].
• Independent redistricting commissions: Some blue states have implemented independent redistricting processes that limit partisan gerrymandering, such as California's commission system ^[3].
• Legal challenges: The ACLU and other organizations are actively challenging gerrymandering in multiple states regardless of party control, including cases in Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Alabama, and Colorado ^[4].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question focuses exclusively on gerrymandering in blue states, which could create a misleading impression about the scope and scale of partisan redistricting. The analyses demonstrate that:

• Both parties engage in gerrymandering, but the sources consistently indicate that Republican gerrymandering efforts are more extensive and face fewer institutional barriers ^{[3] [5]}.
• Single-party control remains the norm in many areas, allowing partisan map drawers from both parties to manipulate the process for their advantage ^[1].
• The framing of the question may inadvertently suggest that gerrymandering is primarily a Democratic problem, when the evidence shows it's a bipartisan practice with Republicans having structural advantages in implementation.

Political actors from both parties benefit from gerrymandering when it serves their electoral interests, including President Trump's involvement in redistricting efforts ^[6] and Democratic governors like Gavin Newsom pursuing redistricting strategies in California ^[6].