Fact check: Which states have redistricted between census's

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, multiple states are currently considering or actively pursuing redistricting between census cycles, which is an uncommon practice typically reserved for post-census adjustments.

Texas is leading this effort, having already drawn new maps after the 2020 census and now considering a mid-decade re-draw for overt political gain ^[1]. This initiative was reportedly instructed by President Trump to Texas legislators to propose a mid-decade congressional map change ^[2].

California is actively responding to Texas's moves, with Governor Gavin Newsom exploring options to work around the state's independent redistricting commission and pushing for a special election to have voters approve a new congressional map that would favor Democrats ^{[3] [4]}.

The following states are also considering or have considered redistricting between censuses:

• Indiana, New York, Missouri, and Florida ^[3]
• Ohio, Wisconsin, Maryland, Washington, Louisiana, Illinois, and New Jersey ^[5]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several crucial contextual elements:

Legal and procedural obstacles: California faces significant challenges due to its independent redistricting commission, making the process "legally dubious and politically fraught" ^[6]. Eight states rely on independent commissions to craft new maps, which complicates mid-decade redistricting efforts ^[3].

Political motivations and beneficiaries: The redistricting efforts are explicitly partisan. Texas Republicans aim to add 5 GOP House seats before 2026 elections ^[3], while California Democrats seek to counter with maps favoring their party. President Trump and other high-profile political figures are directly involved in pushing these redistricting efforts ^[3].

Resistance and political drama: Texas Democrats have fled the state to deny Republicans a quorum and prevent them from adopting the new map ^[4], demonstrating the contentious nature of these efforts.

Timing significance: These redistricting pushes are occurring ahead of the midterms ^[3], suggesting strategic timing to maximize electoral impact for the 2026 elections.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question appears neutral and factual, simply asking which states have redistricted between censuses. However, it lacks important context about the unprecedented and controversial nature of mid-decade redistricting, which is "rarely done" ^[1].

The question doesn't acknowledge that this is primarily a recent political phenomenon driven by partisan advantage-seeking rather than routine administrative practice. The framing could mislead readers into thinking inter-census redistricting is a common or standard practice, when the sources indicate it's an unusual political maneuver with significant legal and procedural hurdles.