Fact check: How many states have redistricted more than once since the last census

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, none of the sources directly answer the question of how many states have redistricted more than once since the last census. The sources focus on current redistricting discussions and plans rather than providing historical data on multiple redistricting cycles.

The analyses reveal that multiple states are currently considering or planning redistricting efforts, including:

• Texas, which is actively pushing a redistricting plan to add 5 GOP House seats before 2026 elections ^{[1] [2]}
• California, Indiana, New York, Missouri are mentioned as states considering redistricting ^[1]
• Ohio, Florida, Maryland are also identified as states exploring redistricting options ^[2]
• One source indicates that ten states are considering voluntary redistricting ahead of the 2026 U.S. House elections ^[3]

Texas appears to be the clearest example of a state planning to redraw its congressional map mid-decade, which could constitute redistricting more than once since the last census ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial context about what constitutes "redistricting more than once" - whether this refers to:

• States that have redrawn maps multiple times due to court orders
• States voluntarily redistricting between census cycles
• States that have had both regular post-census redistricting and additional mid-decade redistricting

Key missing information includes:

• Specific numerical data on how many states have actually completed multiple redistricting cycles since 2020
• Distinction between court-ordered redistricting versus voluntary political redistricting
• Timeline clarification of when these redistricting efforts occurred or are planned

The analyses suggest that Supreme Court rulings have given states increasingly unfettered power in redistricting ^[5], which provides important context for why states might be more willing to redistrict multiple times.

Political parties and redistricting organizations would benefit from either emphasizing or downplaying the frequency of multiple redistricting cycles, depending on whether it supports their narrative about gerrymandering and electoral fairness.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself does not contain misinformation, but it assumes that multiple redistricting cycles are occurring without providing evidence for this premise. The question may inadvertently create an impression that widespread multiple redistricting is happening when the available sources don't provide concrete data to support this assumption.

The lack of specific numerical data in the sources analyzed suggests that either:

• Multiple redistricting is not as common as the question implies
• The information exists but wasn't captured in these particular sources
• The question may be based on incomplete or preliminary information about redistricting activities

Without concrete data, any answer to this question would be speculative and potentially misleading to readers seeking factual information about redistricting frequency.