Most Americans oppose gerrymandering in a new poll unless their opponents do it first.
Democratic leaders in California have launched a redistricting effort to counter Texas's new congressional map.
Voters in each party have become more likely to support gerrymandering, new polls show.
New surveys from this month indicate that many Americans view partisan gerrymandering—the practice of redrawing congressional districts to favor one party—as unfair.
However, these polls also reveal that support for tit-for-tat gerrymandering has grown throughout August.
This comes as Texas lawmakers approved a map expected to ensure Republicans win five new districts.
Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, signed the new map into law on Friday.
President Donald Trump supported the effort.
Before lawmakers approved the map, about 40 percent of Democrats said they would support their state redrawing districts to favor their party if Texas changes its districts to favor Republicans, according to a YouGov survey taken in early August.
After approval, about 53 percent of Democrats supported counter-redistricting in a late-August YouGov survey.
Similar trends appeared among Republicans after California Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders announced a new map for voter approval in November, potentially adding five Democratic seats.
About 33 percent of Republicans supported counter-redistricting in early August, rising to 40 percent later.
Overall support for counter-redistricting grew from 23 percent fair in early August to 37 percent in late August.
Alexander Rossell Hayes from YouGov noted this isn't inconsistent, as people may prefer a national ban but support retaliation if needed.
The growing support reflects partisan polarization and strategic responses in redistricting battles.
Democratic leaders in California have launched a redistricting effort to counter Texas's new congressional map.
Voters in each party have become more likely to support gerrymandering, new polls show.
New surveys from this month indicate that many Americans view partisan gerrymandering—the practice of redrawing congressional districts to favor one party—as unfair.
However, these polls also reveal that support for tit-for-tat gerrymandering has grown throughout August.
This comes as Texas lawmakers approved a map expected to ensure Republicans win five new districts.
Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, signed the new map into law on Friday.
President Donald Trump supported the effort.
Before lawmakers approved the map, about 40 percent of Democrats said they would support their state redrawing districts to favor their party if Texas changes its districts to favor Republicans, according to a YouGov survey taken in early August.
After approval, about 53 percent of Democrats supported counter-redistricting in a late-August YouGov survey.
Similar trends appeared among Republicans after California Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders announced a new map for voter approval in November, potentially adding five Democratic seats.
About 33 percent of Republicans supported counter-redistricting in early August, rising to 40 percent later.
Overall support for counter-redistricting grew from 23 percent fair in early August to 37 percent in late August.
Alexander Rossell Hayes from YouGov noted this isn't inconsistent, as people may prefer a national ban but support retaliation if needed.
The growing support reflects partisan polarization and strategic responses in redistricting battles.
