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.
Report Test-driving California’s Election Reforms By Eric McGhee, Daniel Krimm Sep 13, 2012 In the June 2012 primary, California tested two important electoral changes: new legislative and congressional districts drawn by an independent citizens commission and a "top two" primary system. The results suggest the reforms produced some changes—in particular, more open seats and more competition. However, there was also a great deal of continuity with recent elections: most candidates endorsed by a major party and all incumbents are advancing to the fall election and partisan outcomes were broadly in line with what might have been expected under the old primary system. Over time, the reforms may produce more radical change, but the first step on the road of reform has been a small one.
blog post Video: A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla By Mary Severance Jun 10, 2020 Secretary of State Padilla talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about addressing racial discrimination and discusses conducting a census count and an election during COVID-19.
press release PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians And The Future: What Election? Candidates Skirt the Issues, Voters Tune Out Oct 25, 2006
press release Special Survey On The State Budget: State Of Uncertainty: Californians Undecided About Primary, Divided About Leadership, Future May 25, 2006
blog post Assessing the Top Two Primary By Eric McGhee Jun 9, 2016 How is the top two primary faring? There will be 22 same-party races this election cycle, similar to but slightly lower than the 25 in 2014 and 28 in 2012.
blog post California 2020: Census and Elections Are Important to Californians By Alyssa Dykman, Lynette Ubois Jun 12, 2019 With the next national census and the presidential election coming up next year, overwhelming majorities of Californians place great importance on participating in them.
press release California Electoral Reforms Shake Up Status Quo—But Have Yet to Change It Sep 12, 2012
