press release Newsom, Villaraigosa in Virtual Tie, Feinstein Leads de León by Double Digits Feb 7, 2018
blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Vicki Hsieh Oct 6, 2023 PPIC researchers Deja Thomas and Dean Bonner discuss key findings from our latest statewide survey, which examines Californians’ views on mental health, economic conditions, the state’s March 2024 primary election, and other topics.
blog post The Top Two and Turnout in California’s Primary By Mark Baldassare May 30, 2018 California's top-two primary system could mean a one-party gubernatorial race in November, with serious implications for Republican turnout.
blog post Changes Are Coming to California’s Political Districts By Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Vicki Hsieh Sep 22, 2021 An analysis of population change over the last decade—and variations across the state—suggests what political redistricting might look like in California.
blog post Discontent with Major Political Parties Continues to Simmer By Lauren Mora Mar 19, 2024 More than one-third of Californians have unfavorable views of both the Democratic and Republican parties—a larger share than four years ago—and an overwhelming majority believe the country needs a third major party.
blog post California Is Different By Mark Baldassare Nov 16, 2016 The voters have spoken and the awkward result is a conflicting policy agenda for the state government and federal government.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Special Survey on Californians and the Initiative Process By Mark Baldassare Oct 28, 2005 Some findings of the current survey 54% of likely voters consider the special election a bad idea. As the election approaches, none of the measures actively supported by Governor Schwarzenegger enjoys majority support among likely voters: Proposition 74 (teacher tenure), 46% yes, 48% no Proposition 75 (use of union dues), 46% yes, 46% no Proposition 76 (spending and funding limits), 30% yes, 62% no Proposition 77 (redistricting), 36% yes, 50% no Approval ratings of public officials among all Californians: Governor Schwarzenegger, 33% approve, 58% disapprove California Legislature, 25% approve, 56% disapprove President Bush, 36% approve, 60% disapprove U.S. Congress, 42% approve, 46% disapprove Senator Feinstein, 50% approve, 27% disapprove Senator Boxer, 48% approve, 29% disapprove Likely voters are very unhappy with the federal government: 74% have little or no confidence in the federal government to do what is right 69% believe that the federal government wastes a lot of tax dollars. This is the 60th PPIC Statewide Survey and the third in a series of three surveys focusing on Californians and the initiative process, as well as state and national issues. This special survey series is funded by The James Irvine Foundation.
