blog post Californians and the 2020 Election By Mark Baldassare Sep 17, 2019 PPIC president and CEO Mark Baldassare discusses some key differences between the state’s voters and nonvoters--and what this means for the 2020 election and California’s future.
Report California’s Exclusive Electorate: A New Look at Who Votes and Why It Matters By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler Sep 16, 2019 The people who go to the polls in California are very different from those who don't—a gap that has far-reaching implications for our democracy and political future.
blog post New Approaches for the PPIC Statewide Survey By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler Apr 18, 2019 For PPIC’s April survey—on Californians and education--we are using a rigorous, fully online survey methodology.
blog post Election Takeaways: Golden State of Mind By Mark Baldassare Dec 14, 2018 Record-high voter turnout, a "blue wave" of Democratic victories, and a diverse group of officeholders are among the key takeaways from California's 2018 election.
blog post Election Day Matters By Mark Baldassare Nov 6, 2018 Today is Election Day and while Californians disagree on many issues, one thing is certain: voting matters.
blog post The PPIC Statewide Survey: Reflections at the 20th Anniversary By Mark Baldassare, Abby Cook Apr 13, 2018 Attitudes of Californians have evolved on key issues over the years. PPIC’s polling has also changed, but its high standards and commitment to delivering accurate, independent, nonpartisan information has not.
Report California’s Missing Voters: Who Is Not Voting and Why By Eric McGhee Jun 26, 2017 Despite an uptick in voter registration and turnout for last year’s election, California’s long-term trends in voter participation are disappointing. Mobilizing key groups—especially Latinos, Asian Americans, and young people—will be crucial to ensure future civic engagement in the state.
blog post Testimony: Who Votes, Who Doesn’t, and Why By Eric McGhee May 25, 2017 Californians’ participation in elections has declined, but there is now a fresh opportunity to engage them.