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PPIC Statewide Survey

The PPIC Statewide Survey provides a voice for the public and likely voters—informing policymakers, encouraging discussion and raising awareness on critical issues.

Crosstabs from the Latest Survey (PDF)

All Adults · Likely Voters

Time Trends from the Latest Survey (PDF)

All Adults · Likely Voters
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Statewide Survey · September 2023

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

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Fact Sheet · August 2023

California Voter and Party Profiles

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Fact Sheet · August 2023

California’s Likely Voters

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Blog Posts

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August 22, 2023

Concerns about Gun Violence Are Widespread

Dean Bonner, Deja Thomas

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August 16, 2023

Californians Are Worried about Wildfires

Lynette Ubois, Mark Baldassare

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August 8, 2023

Desire for Action on Housing Contrasts with How Californians Want to Live

Dean Bonner

Events

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Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

September 27, 2023

Fact Sheets

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August 2023

California’s Likely Voters

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

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August 2023

California Voter and Party Profiles

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

Featured Blog Post · July 26, 2023

Heightened Concerns about Heat Waves and Flooding Due to Climate Change

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Fact Cards

96% Almost all Californians say that the referendum process in California is controlled by special interests.
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Nearly two-thirds of Californians worry about a mass shooting happening in the area where they live.
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About 2 in 3 Californians support the state making its own policies to address climate change.
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70% Percentage of Californians who think the gap between rich and poor is growing in their part of the state.
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55% Most California adults favor providing health care to undocumented immigrants.
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42% Share of Californians who say racism is a big problem in the US today.
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94% Most Californians say housing affordability is a problem in their part of the state.
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Democrats are the largest block of registered voters by party.
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About 3 in 10 Californians think that when today’s children grow up, they will be worse off financially than their parents.
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Nearly 3 in 4 Californians think laws for the sale of guns should be stricter.
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64% Most Californians believe the effects of climate change have already begun.
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6 in 10 Californians feel teacher salaries are too low.
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45% The share of Californians who say they’ve done a lot to reduce water use.
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