blog post Who Voted in the 2022 Election and What Does It Mean for 2024? By Eric McGhee May 24, 2023 While California turnout in last fall’s election was lower across the board compared to 2020—a presidential election year—the decline in voting was especially large among Asian Americans, Latinos, and women.
blog post Californians Offer Mixed Views of Government as Critical Deadlines Loom By Dean Bonner May 17, 2023 A solid majority of Californians think that Governor Newsom and the state legislature can work together, while just one in four expect cooperation between President Biden and Congress. However, trust in both levels of government is generally low.
blog post The Dynamics of Party Registration in the Golden State By Eric McGhee May 9, 2023 A key driver of shifts in party affiliation in California has been new voters. They show a marked preference for No Party Preference and smaller party registration—and a slight preference for Democratic registration—over registering Republican.
blog post Californians’ Support for President Biden and the A-G-E Factor By Mark Baldassare Apr 27, 2023 Most California likely voters approve of President Biden’s job performance, even as less than a third say things in the US are going in the right direction. How do Californians’ views on three key issues—abortion, guns, and the environment—explain their support for the president?
blog post Californians See a Need for Immediate Action on Climate Change By Dean Bonner Apr 21, 2023 Three in four Californians think it is necessary to take steps to counter the effects of climate change right away. Views vary across party lines, and this partisan divide has widened over the past two decades.
blog post Most Californians Believe They Are Overtaxed by an Unfair System By Rachel Lawler Apr 18, 2023 As some Californians and most Americans prepare to file their annual returns, how do the state’s residents feel about the taxes they pay?
blog post Despite State Action, Grim Views on Housing Persist By Dean Bonner Mar 22, 2023 While policymakers have taken steps in recent years to address the state’s housing challenges, seven in ten Californians say that housing affordability is a big problem—the highest share since 2017. In addition, a solid majority of residents are very concerned that the cost of housing will prevent their family’s younger generation from buying a home in their part of California.
blog post Californians Fear Being a Victim of Crime, and Some Have Been Victims of Racial Profiling By Deja Thomas Mar 14, 2023 A recent PPIC Statewide Survey finds that nearly two in three Californians worry that they or a family member will be a victim of crime. Meanwhile, one in three say they or someone they know have been victims of racial profiling, with Black Californians more likely than other groups to say this.
blog post Californians Are at Odds with the US Supreme Court By Rachel Lawler Mar 10, 2023 PPIC surveys find that Californians’ views diverge from some of the most high profile and contentious rulings of the US Supreme Court, including those on abortion rights and gun ownership. Less than four in ten Californians approve of how the court is handling its job—a record low.
blog post Californians’ Views on Governor Newsom and the State of the State By Mark Baldassare Mar 7, 2023 Majorities of California adults (58%) and likely voters (57%) approve of Governor Newsom—good news for him as he forgoes the traditional state of the state address to speak directly with communities around the state.