press release Recall of Newsom Still Falls Short of Majority; About Half of Likely Voters Do Not Currently Have Choice for Replacement Sep 1, 2021
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Sep 1, 2021 Key findings include: A majority of likely voters say they will vote no on removing Governor Newsom; about half do not favor any replacement candidate or won’t vote [for one]. Californians name COVID as the top issue facing the state. Six in ten favor requiring proof of vaccination to enter large outdoor gatherings or some indoor spaces. Californians are divided on whether the US will see good financial times ahead.
blog post Voter Enthusiasm Could Shape the Governor’s Recall By Mark Baldassare Jul 2, 2021 Although less than a majority of California likely voters say they want to remove Governor Newsom from office, an “enthusiasm gap” between recall supporters and those opposed could have implications for the September 14 election.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government May 26, 2021 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on Governor Newsom’s job performance in light of a likely recall election, along with views on providing stimulus checks and other funds to certain households. It also gauges approval for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as well as support for the 2021 Equality Act.
blog post Are Voters in the Mood to Recall Their Governor? By Mark Baldassare May 25, 2021 With most Californians approving of Gavin Newsom’s overall job performance and his handling of the pandemic—and amid an improved economic outlook—recall proponents could face an uphill battle.
press release Support for Governor’s Recall Still Falls Short; Outlook on COVID-19 Improves, though Some Groups Lag in Vaccines May 25, 2021
Report Vote-by-Mail and Voter Turnout in the Pandemic Election By Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Mindy Romero Apr 12, 2021 Many states changed their policies to increase voting by mail and reduce the risk from COVID-19 during the 2020 election. In California, officials took extra steps to facilitate vote-by-mail and accommodate in-person voting. This report analyzes how these policy shifts affected voter turnout in California and the nation.
blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Stephanie Barton Apr 8, 2021 PPIC’s Dean Bonner and Mark Baldassare discuss new statewide survey findings on a potential gubernatorial recall election, state and federal COVID relief, immigration reform, and other topics.
blog post Five Takeaways on the 2021 Governor’s Recall By Mark Baldassare Mar 30, 2021 The PPIC Statewide Survey shows a deep partisan divide on removing Governor Newsom and highlights key factors likely to shape public support for a recall.
