Anti-redistricting sentiment twice as strong as support among Indiana voters, poll finds

(Indiana Capital Chronicle) - Hoosiers who oppose early redistricting are more vehement in their convictions than proponents, a new poll says.

Indiana lawmakers will meet in December to consider redrawing the state’s two blue congressional districts red ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — following a months-long pressure campaign by President Donald Trump and his administration officials for a mid-cycle flip.

In a statewide survey of 800 registered voters, 51% didn’t want redistricting now — with 45% “strongly” opposed. About 39% supported the prospect, but just 23% “strongly” backed it.

Virginia-based Bellwether Research, led by prominent Hoosier pollster Christine Mathews, performed the survey for Indiana Conservation Voters. The group is against redistricting.

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