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PPIC Statewide Survey

The PPIC Statewide Survey provides a voice for the public and likely voters—informing policymakers, encouraging discussion and raising awareness on critical issues.

Crosstabs from the Latest Survey (PDF)

All Adults · Likely Voters

Time Trends from the Latest Survey (PDF)

All Adults · Likely Voters
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Statewide Survey · April 2024

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education

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Report · March 2024

The Political Views of Young Californians

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Statewide Survey · February 2024

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

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Blog Posts

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April 15, 2024

Commentary: Key Questions for November from the California Primary Vote

Mark Baldassare

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April 10, 2024

An Early Look at the November Election

Mark Baldassare

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March 19, 2024

Discontent with Major Political Parties Continues to Simmer

Lauren Mora

Events

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The Political Views of Young Californians

April 16, 2024

Statewide Survey: Californians and Education

April 11, 2024

Fact Sheets

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August 2023

California Voter and Party Profiles

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

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August 2023

California’s Likely Voters

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

Featured Blog Post · March 12, 2024

Testimony: Most Californians Are “Pretty Happy” but a Growing Share Are “Not Too Happy”

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Fact Cards

2 in 3 Share of Californians who say the tone of political debate in the US has become less fact-based.
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About half of Californians say the cost of housing is a financial strain on them and their families.
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21% Californians who say they or a family member has experienced housing insecurity or homelessness.
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77% Most Californians say housing affordability is a problem in their part of the state.
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About 7 in 10 Californians think that when today’s children grow up, they will be worse off financially than their parents.
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37% Share of Californians who say racism is a big problem in the US today.
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Nearly two-thirds of Californians worry about a mass shooting happening in the area where they live.
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About 2 in 3 Californians support the state making its own policies to address climate change.
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70% Percentage of Californians who think the gap between rich and poor is growing in their part of the state.
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55% Most California adults favor providing health care to undocumented immigrants.
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Nearly 3 in 4 Californians think laws for the sale of guns should be stricter.
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64% Most Californians believe the effects of climate change have already begun.
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About 6 in 10 Californians feel teacher salaries are too low.
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