Fact check: How many times has a state district county lines

1. Summary of the results

The analyses reveal that the original question cannot be definitively answered based on the available sources. None of the sources provide a specific numerical count of how many times state district county lines have been changed ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}.

The sources do provide context about redistricting activities:

• California is currently experiencing significant redistricting efforts, with Governor Gavin Newsom proposing to alter congressional districts to shift five or six seats from Republicans to Democrats ^[6]
• A majority of California voters (57%) support Newsom's redistricting ballot measure, with 84% of Democrats supporting it and only 13% of Republicans opposing it ^[7]
• Multiple states including Texas, Missouri, Ohio, New York, Illinois, Indiana, and Florida are experiencing redistricting battles ^[4]
• Specific local examples include Lincoln County boundary line re-establishment ^[2] and Johnson County commissioner district redrawing ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial context about what type of redistricting is being referenced and over what time period. The analyses reveal several important distinctions missing from the original query:

• Different types of redistricting: Congressional districts, state legislative districts, county commissioner districts, and actual county boundary changes are all different processes ^{[1] [3] [6]}
• Political motivations: Redistricting efforts often serve partisan purposes - Newsom's California proposal is explicitly designed to benefit Democrats in response to Texas Republicans' redistricting efforts ^{[6] [8]}
• Legal and institutional barriers: Independent redistricting commissions and legal challenges can complicate redistricting efforts ^[8]
• Opposition from influential figures: Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and wealthy scientist Charles Munger Jr. oppose California's redistricting proposal ^[8]

Powerful stakeholders who benefit from redistricting include:

• Democratic Party leadership like Governor Gavin Newsom, who could gain 5-6 congressional seats ^[6]
• Republican Party strategists in states like Texas who have already implemented favorable redistricting ^[6]
• Political consultants and campaign organizations who profit from competitive redistricting battles ^[5]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains significant ambiguity that could lead to misleading interpretations:

• Conflates different processes: The phrase "state district county lines" is unclear and could refer to congressional districts, state legislative districts, or actual county boundaries ^{[1] [2] [3]}
• Lacks temporal scope: No timeframe is specified, making any numerical answer meaningless without context
• Oversimplifies complex political processes: The question treats redistricting as a simple counting exercise rather than acknowledging the partisan political battles and gerrymandering concerns that drive these changes ^{[6] [5]}

The question's vagueness could inadvertently minimize the significant political implications of redistricting, which directly affects electoral outcomes and democratic representation ^[5].