Californians and the November 2020 Election
This post is based on Mark Baldassare’s introductory remarks for the PPIC Speaker Series event on October 6, 2020. We would like to offer context from some key findings in the latest PPIC Statewide Survey as we reflect on the state and national election landscape. California’s likely voters are anxious about the troubling state of […]
Californians and the Presidential Debate
Californians are highly inclined to tune in to tonight’s presidential debate, even though most have made up their minds about the two major party candidates. What does this tell us about California’s political landscape during this highly consequential—and divisive—election? At this point in the process, Californians are engaged. The latest PPIC Statewide Survey finds that […]
Changing Views of Police and Race Relations
Californians’ perceptions of police treatment and race relations have shifted—dramatically, in some cases—in the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality and systemic racism. But these changes are far from uniform and reflect deep cleavages in public opinion today. The September PPIC Statewide Survey asked this question about the police in Californians’ local communities: Do […]
California Likely Voters and the Coming Election
(Editor’s Note: The following fact sheet was prepared by the Public Policy Institute of California in preparation for the coming election. Additional PPIC research related to the November election can be found on the PPIC 2020 Election page.) California’s Likely Voters Eight in ten are registered to vote; independent registration continues to increase. As of […]