Over half of Florida voters say mid-cycle redistricting is ‘bad idea’: poll
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A poll shows 56 percent of Florida voters oppose mid-cycle redistricting, with GOP lawmakers considering redrawing congressional districts before 2026.
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Mid-cycle redistricting could redraw your congressional district and change which representatives you can vote for before the next regular redistricting cycle.
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A new Emerson College Polling survey shows 56 percent of Florida voters oppose mid-cycle redistricting of the state's congressional map, a proposal Republican state lawmakers are considering. The poll, released Thursday, found 44 percent support the idea, suggesting public skepticism about redrawing district lines outside the normal once-per-decade cycle. Mid-cycle redistricting is rare and typically pursued by the party in power to gain electoral advantage, making public opposition potentially significant leverage for Democrats and Republicans who oppose the measure. The finding comes as GOP lawmakers weigh whether to redraw Florida's congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Public opinion on redistricting has historically influenced legislative decisions on the issue in Florida and other states.
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An Emerson College Polling survey released Thursday showed 56 percent of Florida voters oppose the mid-cycle redistricting proposal.
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