Redistricting seen as making elections more unfair; voters want more competitive districts, CBS News poll finds
Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 6:23 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Most voters perceive redistricting as making elections more unfair and U.S. democracy weaker.
- Voters generally prefer more competitive districts over those favoring one party.
- Current redistricting efforts are seen as increasing political power for Republicans and White voters, while decreasing it for Democrats and Black/Hispanic voters.
- Three in four Republican voters desire candidates who support Trump, with a majority of MAGA voters wanting full alignment.
- Overall registered voters prefer candidates who oppose most of Trump's agenda.
- Slightly more voters prefer Democratic control of Congress, despite both parties holding negative favorability ratings.
- Neither party is viewed by a majority as helping with the cost of living, though Democrats have a slight edge.