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Poll: 50% Favor Proportional Representation, 150-Seat House

8/10/2026

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A poll of 1,000 U.S. voters found 50% support adopting proportional representation.
54% of respondents also favored adding 150 seats to the House of Representatives.
Six in ten voters who support U.S. President Donald Trump said they back proportional representation.
About 500 democracy and legal experts signed a letter urging Congress to adopt proportional representation to address gerrymandering.

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Story summary

A poll of 1,000 U.S. voters found 50% support adopting proportional representation.
54% of respondents also favored adding 150 seats to the House of Representatives.
Six in ten voters who support U.S. President Donald Trump said they back proportional representation.
About 500 democracy and legal experts signed a letter urging Congress to adopt proportional representation to address gerrymandering.