press release A Majority of California Likely Voters Would Vote for the Democratic Candidate in Their House District May 25, 2022
blog post Concerned about Costs, Most Californians Support Universal Preschool By Dean Bonner May 11, 2022 An overwhelming majority of Californians say that the affordability of preschool is at least somewhat of a problem. A similar share says the state should fund voluntary preschool programs for all four-year-olds, though views vary across party lines.
blog post Reengaging Citizens in the Initiative Process By Mark Baldassare May 11, 2022 California’s initiative process generally receives favorable reviews from voters, but overwhelming majorities across partisan groups say that at least some changes are needed.
blog post Likely Voters Are Uneasy as California Shifts from Pandemic to Endemic By Mark Baldassare Apr 27, 2022 As California gears up for its third statewide election in three years, the political landscape is shaped by changing views on COVID-19, education, and the economy.
blog post Californians Sour on State and Local Tax System By Dean Bonner Apr 15, 2022 Record-high shares of Californians think that they pay more in taxes than they should—and that the state and local tax system is not fair.
blog post Views on Homelessness Have Shifted in Some California Regions By Deja Thomas Apr 14, 2022 A solid majority of Californians say homelessness is a big problem in their part of the state, similar to before the pandemic. But in some regions, views on homelessness have changed over the past couple years.
blog post Redistricting Injects Some Uncertainty into the 2022 Elections By Eric McGhee Apr 7, 2022 While new political districts shake things up for incumbents, competitiveness in state assembly districts has declined amid an increasing focus on congressional contests.
blog post Most Californians Favor Continuing COVID-19 Restrictions—Including Proof of Vaccination By Deja Thomas Mar 30, 2022 Today, as in late summer of 2021, a majority of Californians support requiring proof of vaccination for entry to large outdoor gatherings and certain indoor spaces such as restaurants, bars, and gyms.
blog post Californians Want Recall Reforms on the 2022 Ballot By Mark Baldassare Mar 24, 2022 Nearly six in ten likely voters, including about half or more across partisan groups and regions, want the electorate to weigh in on proposed recall reforms this year.