Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 27, 2025
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August 27, 2025: Seventy-four percent (74%) of voters say both political parties bend the rules to help their own parties when designing Congressional districts. A Napolitan News Service national survey conducted by RMG Research found 14% disagree.
The survey also found 64% would favor a proposal that would require the share of Republicans and Democrats elected in a state to closely match the share of votes cast for each party in the election. Twenty-three percent (23%) would oppose such a proposal.
When designing Congressional districts, do both political parties bend the rules to help their own parties?
- 74%-Yes
- 14%-No
- 12%-Not sure
A proposal has been made that would require the share of Republicans and Democrats elected in a state to closely match the share of votes cast for each party in the election. Would you favor or oppose such a proposal?
- 25%-Strongly favor
- 39%-Somewhat favor
- 15%-Somewhat oppose
- 8%-Strongly oppose
- 13% -Not sure
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