Gerrymandering can involve drawing district lines to help one political party or using race too heavily or unlawfully in the map-drawing process. The Voting Rights Act protects voters from racial discrimination. Under the Supreme Court's current rule, federal courts generally do not decide claims that a map is unconstitutional only because it favors one party. But federal courts can still hear some claims about racial discrimination and voting rights. That creates a hard line-drawing problem when party and race overlap in real communities. Reform proposals include national rules, independent redistricting commissions, state constitutional limits, and clearer public-process requirements. In 2026, several states are debating or redrawing congressional maps before the midterm elections, so the question is not only what is legal today, but what rules should guide map-drawing going forward. A map can follow the law and still raise public concerns about fair representation. This poll asks which reform path, if any, would best balance party politics, voter choice, state control, and protection against discrimination.
What should the United States do about congressional maps drawn mainly to help one political party?