A new national survey commissioned by Common Cause shows strong bipartisan opposition to mid-decade redistricting, with voters in both red and blue states urging Congress to take action against partisan gerrymandering.
The poll, conducted by Noble Predictive Insights between August 26 and September 2, surveyed more than 2,000 registered voters nationwide, along with 400–500 additional voters in five states: Florida, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California.
Findings reveal that opposition to mid-decade redistricting is not limited to Democrats. Sixty-four percent of Republicans and independents said they support a ban on the practice. Among voters who supported Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, 60 percent also expressed support for a congressional ban.
Overall, a majority of Americans (60 percent) oppose mid-decade redistricting, and large majorities in every state surveyed favor using independent commissions made up of ordinary citizens to draw legislative districts. Nationally, 77 percent of voters support citizen-led redistricting commissions. Support was similarly strong across states: Florida (76 percent), Texas (74 percent), New York (78 percent), Illinois (75 percent), and California (80 percent).
Common Cause Indiana Executive Director Julia Vaughn said the findings reflect a clear consensus: “In very clear terms, our poll shows even Republicans in red states like Indiana don’t want mid-decade redistricting. We urge lawmakers in Indiana and Washington to follow the data and put an end to gerrymandering once and for all.”
The poll comes amid renewed national debate following reports that President Trump has urged Texas lawmakers to redraw maps ahead of the 2026 elections to gain additional Republican seats in Congress. According to Common Cause, the data indicates that most Americans reject such moves, preferring reforms that prioritize fair representation.
