Fact check: When did the Republican party Gerrymander Redbook?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses reveal that none of the sources provide a specific date for when the Republican party gerrymandered "Redbook" ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. In fact, most sources do not mention "Redbook" at all ^{[4] [5] [3] [1]}. The sources instead focus on current redistricting efforts in Texas and other states, with particular emphasis on President Donald Trump's support for the Texas GOP's congressional boundary redrawing efforts ^[1].

The sources provide historical context showing that gerrymandering has been practiced for over 200 years, with the term "gerrymander" being coined in 1812 when Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry signed a bill redrawing state Senate districts to benefit the Democratic-Republican Party ^{[6] [3]}. Current redistricting battles involve both parties, with Texas leading the charge in a mid-decade redistricting effort that could place five Democrats in districts Trump won by double digits ^{[2] [1]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question assumes that the Republican party specifically gerrymandered something called "Redbook," but this assumption appears to be unfounded based on the available sources. The analyses show that:

• Both major political parties engage in gerrymandering when they have the opportunity, with Democrats and Republicans accusing each other of hypocrisy on redistricting issues ^[4]
• The practice is historically bipartisan, dating back over two centuries and originally benefiting the Democratic-Republican Party in 1812 ^[3]
• Current redistricting efforts are part of ongoing political strategy, with President Trump pushing for mid-decade gerrymandering to ensure a GOP-controlled Congress after the 2026 midterm elections ^[1]

The question also lacks context about what "Redbook" specifically refers to - whether it's a publication, a redistricting plan, or some other political document. This missing definition makes it impossible to provide an accurate timeline.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains several problematic elements:

• It assumes the existence of a Republican gerrymandering of "Redbook" without evidence - none of the sources confirm such an event occurred ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}
• It implies partisan bias by focusing solely on Republican gerrymandering while the sources show that gerrymandering is practiced by both parties throughout American history ^{[4] [3]}
• The question may be based on a misunderstanding or conflation of different political terms or events, as "Redbook" does not appear in any of the redistricting discussions covered by the sources

The framing suggests a predetermined assumption about Republican wrongdoing without providing the necessary context or evidence to support such a claim. This type of leading question can perpetuate misinformation by implying events occurred when there is no documented evidence to support them.