blog post Video: A Conversation with Secretary of State Shirley Weber By Mary Severance Apr 14, 2021 Secretary of State Weber discusses her longstanding commitment to broadening voter participation and talks about how California can continue to boost turnout.
blog post New Era for Initiatives? By Mark Baldassare Nov 12, 2014 The drop-off in state propositions and citizens’ initiatives—which have often captured media attention and voter interest in the past—may mark the beginning of a trend with profound implications for voter engagement and state policymaking.
Report The Season of Our Discontent: Voters’ Views on California Elections By D. E. Apollonio, Mark Baldassare, Jon Cohen, Bruce E. Cain Oct 26, 2004 Over the past 20 years, two particular trends have emerged in California politics: Gubernatorial campaigns have spent increasing, record amounts of money—most of it on negative TV commercials attacking opponents. And at the same time, a growing percentage of voters have signaled their disaffection for negative campaigns by simply staying away from the polls. In this study, the authors use their findings from 10 surveys of over 20,000 Californians conducted during the 2002 election cycle to examine the disconnect between politicians and the public in California. The surveys show a high degree of dissatisfaction among Californians with their choice of candidates and the way campaigns are run in the state. They are highly supportive of campaign reforms, including candidate debates, public disclosure, finance reform, and pledges of campaign conduct.
blog post Video: Preview of the California Primary By Susan Gluss Mar 26, 2018 Gavin Newsom surges ahead as likely voters' top choice for governor. Voters' main issue is immigration, followed by gun control and school safety.
press release Significant Cross-Over Voting Likely In State’s First Open Primary, Survey Suggests Apr 15, 1998
blog post Majorities Favor State Government Downsizing By Mark Baldassare Sep 30, 2014 The September PPIC Statewide Survey reveals surprising news about the voters’ overall mood this year.
