From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com):
A new statewide poll of registered voters’ attitudes released today shows why 67% of Pennsylvania voters support an independent commission to draw legislative district lines. This includes majorities of Democrats (66%), independents (78%) and Republicans (63%). This poll sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and Fair Districts PA was designed and administered by the Center for Opinion Research at Franklin & Marshall College.
The poll confirms recent surveys showing overwhelming support for an independent commission. What’s new: an in-depth look at reasons for that support.
A strong majority of voters agreed that the current system
- Allows party leaders to put party leaders ahead of voters’ interest (72%)
- Creates polarization and gridlock (70%)
- Allows officials to choose their own voters (65%)
- Gives voters less choice on Election Day (61%)
- Prevents voters from holding their representatives accountable (61%)
Also new is a more detailed look at how strongly these beliefs are shared across all regions of the state. Majorities in every region responded in favor of an independent commission, with 71% in support in Central Pennsylvania, 70% in Allegheny County, 69% in Philadelphia and 65% in the Northeast.
One more key takeaway: a majority of voters consider this as an election issue in their vote for legislators: 59% of respondents said they were more likely or very likely to support legislators who vote for an independent citizens redistricting commission.
We are fighting for change on behalf of ALL Pennsylvanians. Your creativity, connections, determination and support have energized this movement and will help make change possible.
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