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Americans worry democracy in danger amid gerrymandering fights, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 57% of Americans fear democracy is at risk due to partisan redistricting by state governments aiming to influence the 2026 midterm elections.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed Monday surveyed 4,446 U.S. adults and found most believe redistricting efforts in Texas and California harm democracy.
- These gerrymandering efforts, driven by Texas Republicans led by Governor Greg Abbott and countered by California Democrats led by Gavin Newsom, aim to influence the 2026 midterm elections.
- The Texas House approved a Republican-backed new map amid debate and protests, while Democrats criticized it as 'cheating' and argued it dilutes minority votes.
- Poll results indicate that 57% of Americans are worried about the state of U.S. democracy, with concern especially high among Democrats at 80%, compared to 40% among Republicans; overall trust between the parties remains low, and political tensions are impacting personal relationships.
- The survey suggests deep unease over political divisions and redistricting, with some critics fearing it may set a precedent for frequent map changes, potentially affecting future democratic processes.
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Americans worry democracy in danger amid gerrymandering fights, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Most Americans believe that efforts to redraw U.S. House of Representatives districts to maximize partisan gains, like those under way in Texas and California, are bad for democracy, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left3Leaning Right3Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
46% Center
L 27%
C 46%
R 27%
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