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Gerrymandering unites Americans of all political stripes...in opposition
Most Americans say partisan map-drawing is a major problem—even if many can’t define “gerrymandering” off the top of their heads.
A new YouGov poll finds limited baseline knowledge of gerrymandering, but overwhelming opposition once the practice is described.
76% call the practice “unfair.”
75% say it’s a “major problem.”
69% say it should be illegal.
Majorities of Americans of all political affiliations express concern about gerrymandering. Democrats are most likely to view gerrymandering as a major problem (83%), followed by Independents (76%) and Republicans (66%). Concern has grown within all three groups since 2022, when 73% of Democrats, 65% of Independents, and 61% of Republicans said gerrymandering was a major problem.Majorities of Americans of all political affiliations express concern about gerrymandering. Democrats are most likely to view gerrymandering as a major problem (83%), followed by Independents (76%) and Republicans (66%). Concern has grown within all three groups since 2022, when 73% of Democrats, 65% of Independents, and 61% of Republicans said gerrymandering was a major problem.
About two‑thirds of Americans want maps drawn to avoid giving either party an advantage. Majorities within both parties agree: only 24% of Democrats and 28% of Republicans say they’d prefer districts that give their party an edge.
When asked who should draw the lines, 49% pick independent commissions and 21% pick state legislatures. Democrats (59%) and independents (50%) lean toward commissions; 38% of Republicans agree. Just 12% of Democrats and 18% of independents favor legislatures, compared with 35% of Republicans.
All of this lands as a Utah district court readies a ruling on a challenge to the GOP‑drawn 2021 congressional map. Last July, the Utah Supreme Court said lawmakers overstepped when they gutted a voter‑approved initiative that shifted map‑drawing to an independent commission.
Monday morning's headlines
Utah and the West
After Sen. Stuart Adams backed a change to the law, his step-grandchild got a plea deal in Utah child rape case. [Utah Political Watch]
Here's how much LDS and other faith-based vendors got from Utah's school voucher program. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Sen. Cotton says ex-Trump prosecutor violated partisan prohibition for government employees. [Deseret News]
Californians leading influx of new residents to Utah metropolis. [Daily Mail]
Here's why Southern Utah leaders have high hopes for control tower coming to state's third-busiest airport. [Salt Lake Tribune]
"Utah needs you": National election commission urges Utahns to volunteer as poll workers. [Utah News Dispatch]
Utah could bring bighorn sheep back to another Great Salt Lake island. [KSL]
Nation
President Donald Trump is expected to announce steps to increase federal control of Washington, D.C., at a press conference Monday morning. [Associated Press]
President Trump ordered homeless people to leave Washington D.C., "IMMEDIATELY" on social media. [Truth Social]
House Republicans want another megabill addressing domestic policy issues, but Senate Republicans aren't on board yet. [Politico]
Vice President JD Vance says Republicans need to take "very decisive action" on redistricting. [Axios]
World
The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Alaska for the scheduled meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. [NBC News]
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says there will be no U.S. military action in Mexico in response to the Trump administration's reported plans to use military force against drug cartels. [USA Today]