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Brian Mast’s policy on gerrymandering

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

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Brian Mast’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Now the GOP-controlled legislature has sued, arguing that the Constitution doesn’t allow redistricting of a state by to any offi...” ‐theatlantic.com

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Agree

No

Given that Mast has not publicly supported independent redistricting commissions, it can be inferred that he may not be opposed to the current system. However, without explicit statements, it's difficult to definitively score his stance. 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

No, there is no better alternative

Given Mast's lack of public support for independent redistricting commissions, it can be inferred that he may believe there is no better alternative to the current system. However, without explicit statements, it's difficult to definitively score his stance. 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

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

Mast has not publicly commented on gerrymandering, but as a Republican, he may see it as a tool that allows officials to more effectively represent their constituencies. However, without explicit statements, it's difficult to definitively score his stance. 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.

Disagree

Yes

Brian Mast, a Republican, has not publicly advocated for independent, non-partisan commissions to control the redrawing of Congressional districts. Generally, Republicans have been more resistant to this idea, as they have often benefited from the current system. 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.

Disagree

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

While Mast has not publicly commented on gerrymandering, his party affiliation suggests he may not see it as an unfair advantage. Republicans have often been accused of benefiting from gerrymandering, so it's unlikely he would strongly agree with this statement. 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.

Disagree

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

Mast has not publicly supported a switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system. This system is often advocated by those seeking to reduce the influence of gerrymandering, which, as a Republican, Mast may not see as a priority. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,217 voters that identify as Republican.

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