Gerrymandering is unpopular with Florida voters – recent survey shows why DeSantis pushed for it
A survey of over 2,300 Florida registered voters found that roughly two-thirds oppose redrawing district lines to advantage a political party. The survey was conducted amid Florida's mid-decade redistricting efforts led by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida's Republican-led Legislature adopted new congressional maps on April 29, 2026, drawn by a staffer of Gov. Ron DeSantis. The effort could lead to four more of Florida's 28 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives turning Republican. A survey of over 2,300 Florida registered voters found broad opposition to partisan gerrymandering, with roughly two-thirds opposing redrawing district lines to advantage a political party. The survey was conducted from April 6-13, 2026. Researchers also tested how voters responded to actual scenarios of mid-decade redistricting, varying the party leading the effort. The results showed principled opposition to gerrymandering regardless of the party involved.
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