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Abigail Spanberger’s policy on gerrymandering

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Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

  ChatGPTYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

Abigail Spanberger’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “"Gerrymandering distorts our democracy. Democrats will enact measures to end partisan gerrymandering in federal elections. Effor...” ‐democrats.org

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

Yes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

Spanberger, as a Democrat, would likely strongly agree with the statement that gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting. This is a common position among Democrats. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Abigail Spanberger, as a Democrat, would likely support the idea of an independent, non-partisan commission controlling the redrawing of Congressional districts to prevent gerrymandering. However, there is no specific record of her stating this position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system

While there is no specific record of Spanberger supporting a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system, as a Democrat, she would likely be open to alternatives to the current system that could reduce gerrymandering. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given her party's general stance against gerrymandering, it is unlikely that Spanberger would support the idea of not having an independent, non-partisan commission control the redrawing of Congressional districts.

Strongly disagree

No, there is no better alternative

Spanberger would likely disagree with this statement, as it implies that there is no better alternative to the current system, which can allow for gerrymandering. As a Democrat, she would likely believe that there are better alternatives, such as an independent, non-partisan commission. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, gerrymandering allows officials to more effectively represent the interests of their constituency

Spanberger would likely strongly disagree with this statement, as it supports gerrymandering, which is generally opposed by Democrats. Gerrymandering is often seen as a way for officials to manipulate district lines to their advantage, rather than to more effectively represent their constituents. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,877 voters that identify as Democratic.

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