Fact check: What are the most gerrymandered states in the us

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, Texas emerges as one of the most significantly gerrymandered states in the United States ^{[1] [2] [3]}. Texas has no limits on partisan gerrymandering and Republicans have attempted to redraw the state's congressional maps mid-decade, outside the normal post-Census redistricting process ^{[1] [3]}. This mid-decade redistricting represents an unusual and aggressive approach to gerrymandering ^[3].

Florida and North Carolina are also identified among the most gerrymandered states, with gerrymandering giving Republicans significant advantages in these states ^[2]. The analyses indicate that Republicans have more openly embraced gerrymandering and control more states where they have opportunities to engage in this practice ^{[4] [3]}.

Research from the Gerrymandering Project at Princeton University and PlanScore has evaluated maps and found that more Republican-drawn maps show bias toward their party ^[3]. This gerrymandering has been described by David Wasserman of the Cook Political Report as a "nuclear arms race" for House control ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about the partisan nature and legal framework surrounding gerrymandering. While Republicans are identified as more aggressive gerrymandering practitioners, Democrats have also engaged in gerrymandering in states they control, such as Illinois ^[4]. However, some Democratic-controlled states like California and New York have actually restricted partisan gerrymandering through reforms ^[1].

The analyses reveal that California has nonpartisan commissions to draw congressional maps, representing an alternative approach to redistricting ^[4]. This creates a complex landscape where some states have moved toward reform while others have intensified partisan redistricting efforts.

Democratic states are considering retaliatory gerrymandering in response to Republican efforts, particularly Texas's mid-decade redistricting, with California and New York exploring redrawing their congressional maps ^{[1] [5]}. However, Democrats face legal hurdles in these states due to existing restrictions they previously implemented ^[1].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself does not contain misinformation, as it simply asks for factual information about gerrymandered states. However, the question's framing could benefit from understanding that gerrymandering severity is measured through specific analytical tools and academic research rather than subjective assessments ^[3].

The analyses suggest that any complete answer should acknowledge the legal and constitutional framework that makes partisan gerrymandering permissible, as established by Supreme Court decisions ^[4]. The Voting Rights Act provides some limitations on gerrymandering, but these primarily concern racial rather than partisan considerations ^[4].

Additionally, the question might imply that gerrymandering is equally practiced by both parties, but the evidence suggests Republicans have engaged more extensively in this practice due to controlling more state governments and having fewer self-imposed restrictions ^{[4] [3]}.