Fact check: What other states have used redistricting

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, numerous states across the United States have used or are actively considering redistricting. The sources reveal a comprehensive picture of redistricting activity:

States actively engaged in redistricting include:

• Texas - Currently pushing a redistricting plan to add 5 GOP House seats before 2026 elections ^[1]
• California - Has used redistricting through a voter-approved Independent Citizens Commission ^[2] and is considering countermeasures in response to Texas ^[3]
• New York - Politicians have pledged to fight back by redrawing congressional maps ^[4] and Democratic governors are looking for ways to get around independent commissions ^[4]
• Pennsylvania and Illinois - Have used redistricting processes that can shape American politics for years ^[5]

Additional states mentioned as considering redistricting:

• Wisconsin, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri - Listed among states considering redrawing congressional maps ^[6]
• Florida - Highlighted as considering redistricting efforts for the 2026 midterm elections ^[1]
• Oregon and Minnesota - Have seen legislative walkouts over redistricting and other issues ^[7]

The sources indicate that nine states total are considering redrawing their maps ^[4], with both Republican and Democratic parties seeking to gain advantages in upcoming elections.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several crucial pieces of context that emerge from the analyses:

Historical and Legal Context:

• Supreme Court rulings over the past decade have given states increasingly unfettered power in redistricting ^[3], which explains why so many states are now actively pursuing these efforts
• The process involves both independent commissions (like California's voter-approved system) and partisan legislative efforts ^{[2] [4]}

Political Motivations and Beneficiaries:

• Republican and Democratic parties both benefit from redistricting by seeking to bolster their congressional delegations' majorities ^{[4] [1]}
• Texas Republicans specifically benefit from their redistricting plan designed to add GOP House seats ^[1]
• Democratic governors in California and New York benefit by finding ways to circumvent independent commissions ^[4]

Tactical Responses:

• States are engaging in reactive redistricting - California and New York are responding directly to Texas's redistricting efforts ^{[4] [3]}
• Legislative walkouts have been used as a tactic to block redistricting efforts in Texas, Oregon, Indiana, and Minnesota ^[7]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question "what other states have used redistricting" contains an implicit assumption that may be misleading:

Scope Limitation: The question implies that only some states use redistricting, when in reality redistricting is a standard process that all states must undertake following each decennial census. The sources reveal this is not about which states "have used" redistricting, but rather about which states are currently engaged in additional or strategic redistricting efforts beyond the regular constitutional requirement ^{[5] [6] [1]}.

Temporal Bias: The question lacks temporal context - the sources show this is specifically about current redistricting battles ahead of the 2026 midterm elections ^[1], not historical redistricting practices.

Political Neutrality: The phrasing suggests redistricting is an exceptional practice, when the sources demonstrate it's a routine political tool used by both parties to shape electoral outcomes for years to come ^{[5] [4]}.