Which states have successfully redistricted in non-census years and what were the outcomes?

Checked on August 10, 2025
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1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, there is limited information available about states that have successfully completed redistricting in non-census years. The sources reveal that while mid-decade redistricting is legally permissible, it is rarely done [1].

Current redistricting efforts identified include:

  • Texas - Republicans are planning to redraw congressional maps in a mid-decade redistricting effort to extend their dominance and potentially add 5 GOP House seats before the 2026 elections [1] [2]
  • Multiple Republican-led states - Ohio, Indiana, South Carolina, Missouri, Nebraska, and Florida are pursuing redistricting efforts to gain more seats in the 2026 midterm elections [3]
  • Virginia - Used a special master in 2022 to draw current maps following a court case [4]

Key outcomes noted:

  • Most current redistricting efforts are still uncertain and face potential legal challenges [1] [3] [2]
  • The Supreme Court has given states increasingly unfettered power in redistricting over the past decade [1]
  • Extensive redistricting litigation is ongoing across numerous states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and many others [5]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question assumes successful completion of non-census year redistricting, but the analyses reveal several critical missing contexts:

  • Legal challenges are the norm - The sources indicate that redistricting efforts typically face court challenges, making "successful" redistricting a complex determination [1] [3] [2] [5]
  • Partisan motivations - The analyses show that current redistricting efforts are primarily Republican-led initiatives aimed at gaining electoral advantages rather than neutral redistricting processes [1] [3] [2]
  • Reform efforts exist - Some states have taken actions to reduce partisanship in redistricting, presenting an alternative approach to the partisan gerrymandering described [4]
  • Federal intervention possibilities - The Trump administration's plans for a "new census" that would exclude undocumented immigrants could potentially impact future redistricting processes [6]
  • Voting rights implications - Ongoing cases like the Louisiana redistricting dispute highlight how redistricting intersects with constitutional voting rights protections [7]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains implicit assumptions that may be misleading:

  • Assumes "successful" redistricting - The question presupposes that states have completed non-census redistricting successfully, when the evidence shows most current efforts are ongoing and face uncertain outcomes [1] [3] [2]
  • Neutral framing - The question presents redistricting as a neutral administrative process, while the analyses reveal it is primarily a partisan political strategy where Republicans benefit from redrawing maps to gain electoral advantages [1] [3] [2]
  • Omits legal complexity - The question doesn't acknowledge that redistricting typically involves extensive litigation and court oversight, making simple "success" determinations problematic [5] [7]

The question would be more accurate if it acknowledged the ongoing, contested nature of mid-decade redistricting efforts and the partisan motivations driving most current attempts.

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