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Analyzing elections, representation, and voter engagement

Sep 26
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2024 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online

2024 Election Preview

Upcoming September 26, 2024 · 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

With a highly consequential election fast approaching, what does the political landscape look like in California and the nation? A panel of top political journalists will assess the mood of the electorate and discuss themes and issues that are likely to shape the outcome in November.

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Statewide Survey · September 2024

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

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Fact Sheet · August 2024

California Voter and Party Profiles

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Report · March 2024

The Political Views of Young Californians

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Blog Posts

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September 10, 2024

Inspiring California’s Youth through Civic Education

Tani Cantil-Sakauye

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September 9, 2024

California’s Changing Political Landscape and the 2024 Election

Mark Baldassare

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August 27, 2024

California Homeowners Are Concerned about Climate-related Insurance Price Hikes

Lauren Mora

Events

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Sep 26
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2024 Election Preview

September 26, 2024 · 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

September 19, 2024

Fact Sheets

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September 2024

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas

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August 2024

California Voter and Party Profiles

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas

Featured Blog Post · July 9, 2024

Who Voted in the March Primary and What Does It Mean for November?

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Fact Cards

About half of registered voters in California are Democrats.
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Turnout fell sharply among California’s voters of color in the 2022 midterms compared to the presidential election.
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At 40% of the population, Latinos are California’s largest demographic.
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About 2 in 3 Californians support the state making its own policies to address climate change.
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In 2020, California lost population for the first time in state history.
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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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81% of registered California voters cast a ballot in the 2020 presidential election.
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About 7 in 10 Californians think that when today’s children grow up, they will be worse off financially than their parents.
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No race or ethnic group constitutes a majority of California’s population.
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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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Charlie Wigul

Project Assistant

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