A new statewide survey finds a majority of Indiana voters opposed to the idea of redrawing legislative maps this year.

The poll, conducted by Change Research from August 18–21 and surveying 1,662 registered voters, shows 52 percent opposed to mid-decade redistricting, compared to 34 percent in support. Opposition increases to 60 percent once voters hear arguments for and against redistricting.

Nearly half of respondents said they had heard little or nothing about the possibility of revising Indiana’s maps. When presented with information, support declined while opposition grew.

The survey highlights the issues voters say matter most. Six in ten respondents listed inflation and the cost of everyday goods as a top concern, outpacing all other issues by more than 20 points. Just 7 percent ranked redistricting among their top three priorities.

Additional findings include:

  • 74 percent of voters agree gerrymandering should be illegal.

  • 81 percent say redistricting should focus on fairness, while 19 percent believe the Republican majority should be able to draw maps as they see fit.

  • 84 percent found convincing the argument that lawmakers should focus less on redistricting and more on improving quality of life.

  • 75 percent said they were concerned about out-of-state politicians trying to influence Indiana politics.

The political consequences could be significant. According to the poll, 45 percent of voters said they would be less likely to support a legislator who voted to redraw maps mid-decade, compared to 23 percent who said they would be more likely.

The memo concludes that many Hoosiers are focused on financial challenges and expect state legislators to prioritize those issues over redistricting.