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Jared Carpenter’s policy on gerrymandering

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

  Party’s support baseYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system

Jared Carpenter’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, gerrymandering allows officials to more effectively represent the interests of their constituency

Many Republicans argue that gerrymandering allows elected officials to better represent their constituents' interests. This view is more prevalent within the party, although not universally held. 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

Many Republicans have not supported the idea of independent redistricting commissions, as they believe that elected officials should have control over the process. However, this is not a universally held view within the party. 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.

Slightly agree

No, there is no better alternative

Some Republicans may argue that there is no better alternative to the current system, but this is not a widely held view within the party. Opinions on redistricting reform vary among Republicans. 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.

Slightly disagree

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

While some Republicans acknowledge the unfair advantage that gerrymandering can provide, the party as a whole has not strongly advocated for independent commissions to address this issue. 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

While some Republicans support independent redistricting commissions, the party as a whole has not taken a strong stance in favor of them. Historically, both parties have used gerrymandering to their advantage when in power. 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

A multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system is not a widely supported idea within the Republican party. Most Republicans prefer to maintain the current system or make minor reforms rather than adopting a completely new approach. 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 2,309 voters that identify as Republican.

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