_______________________________________________Sent by Dick MasonNew Poll: Voters Want New Leadership – and They’re Turning to Independents | Independent Voter News
Gerrymandering and the Erosion of Trust
Beyond leadership concerns, the poll shows a growing unease with gerrymandering, the manipulation of district boundaries for partisan gain. Respondents overwhelmingly agreed that distorted maps silence voters and weaken accountability.
In fact, 64% of respondents agreed that politicians who draw their own districts are “rigging the election.” The poll's results found that many Americans see this as a root cause of political dysfunction and 56% support the use of independent redistricting commissions.
“Gerrymandering isn’t just a technical issue—it’s a trust issue,” Forcum said. “When voters feel like the system is rigged, they check out. And that’s exactly what the parties are counting on.”
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