Policy Brief Policy Brief: Equity in Voter Turnout after Pandemic Election Policy Changes By Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Mindy Romero, Stephanie Barton Mar 1, 2022 While California has made progress toward voting equity, reforms meant to address running an election during the pandemic may have disrupted voting habits for some communities.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas Dec 6, 2023 Two in three likely voters favor Proposition 1, a March ballot measure that would restructure funding for behavioral health services in California. Nearly half believe that the United States has a responsibility to do something about the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, while a majority think Congress should authorize additional funding for Ukraine to support its war with Russia.
press release Majority-Minority Twist: Whites May Dominate State’s Voting Population Well After They Lose Status As Largest Group Dec 5, 2002
press release Newsom, Villaraigosa in Virtual Tie, Feinstein Leads de León by Double Digits Feb 7, 2018
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 Regulating Marijuana By Patrick Murphy, Lunna Lopes Jul 22, 2015 Most likely voters support legalizing marijuana, but would it be good public policy? The devil is in the details.
blog post Video: California’s Voter Turnout Challenge By Linda Strean Jul 17, 2017 A new PPIC report examining California’s disappointing voter turnout was the focus of a briefing in Sacramento last week.
press release State’s Race-Conscious Redistricting In 1990s Sparked Increase In Minority Political Participation, Study Finds Jun 13, 2001
