blog post Local Measures Address Water, Fire in the Midterm Elections By Gokce Sencan, Caitrin Chappelle Nov 26, 2018 The midterms saw 33 local measures go to the voters that addressed issues ranging from flood protection to fire resilience.
blog post How Strong Is the Trump Effect in California? By Eric McGhee Nov 7, 2018 Democrats are poised to pick up at least three House seats in California, with the areas that voted more Democratic than expected in the last presidential election again voting more Democratic in the midterms.
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 Partisan Loyalty Trumps Gender Solidarity in California By Alyssa Dykman Oct 10, 2018 With recent national events and a record number of women running for US Congress and statewide offices, will women play a pivotal role in the 2018 election?
blog post Tectonic Shifts in Orange County By Mark Baldassare Oct 8, 2018 Changing demographics and shifts in voter registration make Orange County—a reliable Republican stronghold until 2016—a wildcard for the 2018 midterm election.
blog post Video: A Conversation with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi By Mary Severance Aug 24, 2018 House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and PPIC president Mark Baldassare had a wide-ranging conversation about the relationship between California and the federal government in a number of areas, including economic and tax policy, immigration, health care, and environmental issues.
blog post Environmental Priorities and the Midterm Election By Mark Baldassare Aug 8, 2018 Where do California voters stand on environmental issues and what does that mean for November election?
blog post A Preview of the California Governor’s Election By Mark Baldassare Jun 6, 2018 California’s next governor will be either Gavin Newsom or John Cox—what draws voters to these candidates?
blog post The Gender Gap in California Politics By Dean Bonner Apr 5, 2018 Since 2014, support for Democratic candidates among female likely voters in California has surged. Will women voters make a pivotal difference in midterm elections?
blog post California’s Immigrants and the 2018 Election Context By Mark Baldassare Mar 30, 2018 With immigration playing a lead role in today’s polarized political discussions, will California’s immigrants have an impact in the 2018 election?