Fact check: Which states have the most gerrymandered Congressional districts in the 2024 election map?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, several states consistently emerge as having the most gerrymandered Congressional districts for the 2024 election map:

Most Severely Gerrymandered States:

• Texas - Identified across multiple sources as having some of the worst gerrymandering, earning an F grade from the Gerrymander Project's formula and being described as a "prime example" of Republican redistricting advantage ^{[1] [2]}
• Florida - Repeatedly cited as having the "worst examples of gerrymandering" alongside Texas ^{[1] [2]}
• North Carolina - Consistently mentioned as having significant Republican gerrymanders ^[2] and listed among the 11 worst gerrymandered states ^[3]

Additional Heavily Gerrymandered States:

According to the World Population Review analysis, the 11 worst gerrymandered states include Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Louisiana, Arkansas, Utah, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, with Wisconsin being considered the most gerrymandered state in America ^[3].

Democratic Gerrymandering:

• Illinois - Specifically identified as having a gerrymandered map adopted in 2021 with non-compact districts, representing Democratic gerrymandering ^{[1] [2]}

The Brennan Center's analysis reveals that 19 states would have triggered the Freedom to Vote Act's presumption of extreme partisan bias, with 11 Republican-drawn maps, 4 Democratic-drawn maps, 2 commission-drawn maps, and 2 court-drawn maps ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several important contextual elements:

• Partisan Impact Scale: The analyses show that Republican gerrymandering provides approximately 16 House seats advantage in the 2024 race compared to fair maps ^{[2] [4]}, indicating the scope of the issue beyond just identifying states.
• Methodological Differences: Different organizations use varying criteria to assess gerrymandering. The Gerrymander Project uses a specific formula that gave Texas an F grade ^[1], while the World Population Review identifies Wisconsin as the most gerrymandered ^[3], showing how measurement approaches can yield different rankings.
• Bipartisan Nature: While Republican gerrymandering receives more attention due to its scale, Democratic states like Illinois also engage in the practice, though their gerrymandered maps are "less reliable and often result in competitive seats rather than safe districts" ^[2].
• Historical Context: The analyses mention that Illinois adopted its gerrymandered map in 2021 ^[1], but lack broader historical context about when other states implemented their current maps.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself does not contain misinformation, as it simply asks for factual information about gerrymandering. However, there are potential areas where bias could emerge in responses:

• Partisan Framing: The question could be interpreted through a partisan lens, focusing only on Republican or Democratic gerrymandering rather than acknowledging both parties engage in the practice.
• Incomplete Scope: By focusing solely on "the most gerrymandered" states, the question might miss the broader systemic impact, such as the overall 16-seat Republican advantage mentioned in the analyses ^{[2] [4]}.
• Measurement Bias: Different sources use different methodologies, and without specifying which measurement system to use, responses could cherry-pick data that supports particular political narratives.

The analyses themselves appear relatively balanced, acknowledging gerrymandering by both parties while noting the greater scale of Republican gerrymandering in terms of overall House seat impact.