blog post Video: A High-Interest Election By Linda Strean Sep 28, 2016 This is an unusual election year, as the findings from the September PPIC Statewide Survey show.
At Issue, Report California’s Post-Partisan Future By Mark Baldassare Jan 16, 2008 PPIC's At Issue series focuses on issues important for California now and in the future. In this issue, PPIC president and CEO Mark Baldassare offers a straightforward, nonpartisan assessment of California’s partisan divide—detailing the demographic and ideological differences between Democratic and Republican voters. He also takes a closer look at the growing numbers of “decline to state” or independent voters and assesses their increased importance in California elections. Finally, he considers the consequences of the state’s partisan divide and offers suggestions for engaging more independent voters in the future.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Jennifer Paluch, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek Jun 7, 2007 Some findings of the current survey: Residents (72%) and likely voters (65%) strongly support Governor Schwarzenegger’s health insurance proposal. A majority of Californians (74%) say illegal immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for more than two years should have a chance to keep their jobs and apply for legal status. Hillary Clinton leads Barack Obama (35% to 20%) among likely Democratic primary voters; Rudy Guiliani leads John McCain (29% to 15%) among likely Republican primary voters. This is the 78th PPIC Statewide Survey and the 24th in PPIC’s Californians and Their Government series, conducted periodically to examine the social, economic, and political trends that influence public policy preferences and ballot choices in the state. It is supported by funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner, David Kordus Mar 22, 2017 A majority of Californians disapprove of President Trump’s order banning travel to the US by people from six majority Muslim countries. And most support providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Crosstabs: All Adults [PDF] Likely Voters [PDF] Time Trends: All Adults [PDF] Likely Voters [PDF] This research was supported with funding from the James Irvine Foundation, the California Endowment, and the PPIC Donor Circle.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Renatta DeFever, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner Oct 22, 2014 Some findings of the current survey: Governor Brown leads Neel Kashkari by 16 points in the gubernatorial election; attention to election news and enthusiasm about voting is lower than in past elections. Majorities support the water bond (56% to 32%) as record-high shares say that their regional water supply is a big problem. Proposition 45, which would regulate health insurance rate changes, is down 9 points since last month, but the share considering the outcome as very important is up 11 points. The share of Californians with unfavorable opinions of both major parties has increased since the last presidential election. Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [PDF] Governor Brown [PDF] California State Legislature [PDF] U.S. Congress [PDF] Their Own State Legislators in the Assembly and Senate [PDF] Their Own Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives [PDF] Time Trends of Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [XLS] Governor Brown [XLS] California State Legislature [XLS] U.S. Congress [XLS] Their Own State Legislators in the Assembly and Senate [XLS] Their Own Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives [XLS] Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [PDF] Economic Outlook for California [PDF] Time Trends for the Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [XLS] Economic Outlook for California [XLS] This survey was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Lunna Lopes Mar 21, 2018 Key findings from the current survey: In California’s gubernatorial race, Democrat Gavin Newsom solidifies his lead and Republican John Cox gains ground—but a quarter of likely voters are still undecided. In the US Senate race, Dianne Feinstein continues to lead Kevin de León by double digits. Immigration is the top issue likely voters want to hear gubernatorial candidates talk about between now and the June primary. Most likely voters would support state bonds for affordable housing and water infrastructure projects.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government May 26, 2016 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey gauges Californians' preferences in the presidential and US Senate races. It also looks at attitudes toward marijuana legalization and the two major political parties, as well as views on the state budget situation—including the governor's revised budget. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings. The research was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation and the PPIC Donor Circle. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
blog post Commentary: Coping with 17 State Ballot Propositions By Mark Baldassare Aug 18, 2016 This fall, Californians will face the daunting task of determining the fate of 17 state propositions.
blog post Video: Californians and Education By Mary Severance Apr 29, 2019 In PPIC’s latest statewide survey, most Californians say they want Governor Newsom to prioritize K-12 education, while public opinion is mixed on charter schools.
