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Political Landscape

Analyzing elections, representation, and voter engagement

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2026 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online

The Future of Civic Engagement

Upcoming July 23, 2026 · 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Young Californians will help shape the future of our state, but many feel disconnected from democracy and the political process. How can we empower the next generation of leaders, voters, and problem-solvers? In celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, join PPIC for a conversation about civic engagement in California.

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Statewide Survey · May 2026

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

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Statewide Survey · April 2026

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education

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Policy Brief · December 2025

Policy Brief: California’s Immigration Landscape and Current Public Opinion

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Blog Posts

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June 29, 2026

Our Nation’s Founding Documents Matter to Californians

Mark Baldassare, Tani Cantil-Sakauye

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June 24, 2026

What Do International Students Contribute to California’s Public Universities?

Valerie Lundy-Wagner, Eric Assan

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June 23, 2026

What California’s Next Governor Needs to Know about Housing

Eric McGhee, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson

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June 18, 2026

How Californians Want to Fix the State Budget

Dean Bonner

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June 17, 2026

What California’s Next Governor Needs to Know about the Social Safety Net

Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman, Patricia Malagon

Events

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Jul 23
Upcoming

The Future of Civic Engagement

July 23, 2026 · 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Video

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From Dog Parks to Democracy: How Does Government Work?

Fact Sheets

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August 2025

California Voter and Party Profiles

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas

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August 2025

California’s Likely Voters

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas

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Featured Blog Post · June 11, 2026

How Election Reform Played Out in California’s June Primary

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Fact Cards

24% of Democrats and 16% of Republicans are age 18 to 34.
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85% The percentage of eligible Californians who are registered to vote.
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At 41% of the population, Latinos are California’s largest demographic.
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Over a third of independent voters lean neither Democratic nor Republican.
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Young Californians are more liberal than older Californians, especially on race and immigration issues.
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About 6 in 10 Californians support the state making its own policies to address climate change.
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Meet the Team

Mark Baldassare

Statewide Survey Director and Miller Chair in Public Policy

Email 415-291-4427
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Dean Bonner

Associate Survey Director and Research Fellow

Email 415-291-4497
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Eric McGhee

Policy Director and Senior Fellow

Email 415-291-4439
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Lauren Mora

Survey Analyst

Email 415-291-4492
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Jennifer Paluch

Research Associate

Email 415-291-4416
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Deja Thomas

Survey Analyst

Email 415-291-4475
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