Bipartisan Support for Major Political Reforms Across Battleground States
New surveys conducted by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) in 39 competitive states and districts reveal strong bipartisan support for major political reforms. Nearly 20,000 Americans were surveyed on issues including congressional redistricting, stock trading restrictions, term limits, campaign finance reform, and ethics standards. The findings show that both Democrats and Republicans largely agree on the need to increase transparency and reduce partisanship in government. Key proposals favored by majorities include nonpartisan citizen commissions for redistricting, term limits for Congress members, ranked choice voting, a ban on stock trading by elected officials, stricter campaign finance disclosure rules, and overturning Citizens United. These reforms are seen as necessary to restore public trust in political institutions, which is currently at an all-time low. The survey also found bipartisan opposition to rescinding the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits nonprofits from endorsing candidates. The results highlight a rare area of agreement between major parties ahead of upcoming elections and suggest growing pressure for structural changes within Congress.
Topics: Campaign Finance Reform Redistricting Stock Trading Restrictions Term Limits