Fact check: Which states have conducted mid-cycle redistricting since 2003?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, only two states have definitively conducted mid-cycle redistricting since 2003 for partisan advantage: Texas in 2003 and Georgia in 2005 ^[1]. These represent the only confirmed cases of voluntary congressional map redrawing between censuses since 1970 ^[1].

However, the situation has evolved significantly in recent years. Texas has conducted additional mid-cycle redistricting in 2025 ^[1], making it a repeat offender in this practice. The analyses also reveal that California passed a revised congressional map in 1982 after voters rejected an earlier version in a referendum, though this predates the 2003 timeframe specified in the question ^[1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question fails to capture the current redistricting arms race that has emerged in recent years. While historically rare, mid-cycle redistricting has become a more prominent political strategy, with Texas's aggressive mid-decade redistricting representing "a maneuver not seen on this scale in modern U.S. history" ^[2].

Several states are now actively considering or exploring mid-cycle redistricting, including:

• Ohio, Indiana, Florida, Missouri, and Illinois - which could redraw their maps or are exploring changes to state laws to make it possible ^[2]
• California and New York - considering retaliatory maps in response to Texas's actions ^[2]
• Louisiana, Kansas, and Utah - also mentioned as states in the redistricting battle ^[3]

This represents a significant shift from the historical pattern, where Democratic-leaning states like California are now considering retaliatory redistricting in response to Republican efforts ^[2]. The analyses suggest this could escalate into a broader "redistricting arms race" that fundamentally changes how congressional maps are drawn ^[4].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question appears neutral and factual, seeking historical information about mid-cycle redistricting. However, it may inadvertently understate the current political significance of this practice by framing it as a historical inquiry rather than an ongoing political strategy.

The question's focus on events "since 2003" may also miss important context about the rarity of this practice historically - the analyses show that before 2003, such redistricting was extremely uncommon, making Texas's 2003 redistricting a significant departure from established norms ^[1].

Additionally, the question doesn't distinguish between voluntary partisan redistricting and court-ordered redistricting, which could lead to confusion about the motivations and legality of different redistricting efforts. The analyses make clear that the confirmed cases involved voluntary redistricting for partisan advantage rather than redistricting mandated by courts or other legal requirements ^[1].