U.S. Representative from New York.
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
ChatGPTYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Brian Higgins’ answer is based on the following data:
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
Very strongly agree
Yes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting
Democrats, including Higgins, generally agree that gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting. This is a common argument used by those who support the control of redistricting by 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.
Strongly agree
Yes
Brian Higgins, as a Democrat, is likely to support measures that reduce gerrymandering and increase fairness in the electoral process. However, without specific statements or actions from Higgins on this issue, the score is not a full 5. 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 Higgins might be open to alternative redistricting systems that increase fairness, such as a multi-member, proportionally selected system, there is no specific evidence to suggest that he strongly supports this particular approach. Therefore, the score is a moderate 3. 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 his party's stance on gerrymandering, it is unlikely that Higgins would oppose the control of redistricting by an independent, non-partisan commission. However, without specific statements or actions from Higgins on this issue, the score is not a full -5. 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, there is no better alternative
It is unlikely that Higgins would believe there is no better alternative to the current system of redistricting, given his party's stance on gerrymandering. However, without specific statements or actions from Higgins on this issue, the score is not a full -5. 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
Higgins, as a Democrat, is likely to strongly disagree with the idea that gerrymandering allows officials to more effectively represent the interests of their constituency. This is a common argument used by those who oppose the control of redistricting by 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.
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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,834 voters that identify as Democratic.
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