blog post Would Making Voting Easier Increase Turnout? By Dean Bonner Dec 17, 2015 A proposed election reform may encourage Californians who don’t always vote to cast their ballots more often.
blog post Six Takeaways from the June Primary By Mark Baldassare Jul 14, 2014 For those of us involved in polling and election analysis at PPIC, the just-released California Secretary of State’s (SOS) Statement of the Vote offers a treasure trove of data about how our democracy is working.
blog post Key Opinion Shifts in California’s Recall Election By Mark Baldassare Sep 1, 2021 Two weeks before the gubernatorial recall, what do shifting views on this election say about its expected outcome?
blog post Video: A Conversation with Secretary of State Shirley Weber By Mary Severance Apr 14, 2021 Secretary of State Weber discusses her longstanding commitment to broadening voter participation and talks about how California can continue to boost turnout.
press release Many in State Say the Worst of COVID-19 Is Ahead for U.S., Most Prefer Caution in Easing Restrictions in Their Area Jun 3, 2020
blog post Electability Matters in the Democratic Primary By Dean Bonner Feb 27, 2020 Among likely voters in California’s Democratic presidential primary, electability appears to edge out positions on issues in choosing a candidate.
blog post Commentary: Key Questions for November from the California Primary Vote By Mark Baldassare Apr 15, 2024 The vote count for the March 5 California primary has now been certified. We examine what these results, along with PPIC Statewide Survey findings, say about this fall's general election in our state.