Public Opinion

Independent analysis and news on recent public opinion polls and surveys that impact the discussion on a variety of topics, from domestic and foreign affairs to campaigns, as well as decide who gets to appear on the public stage.

Imperiling Democracy: The Two-Party System is Automating Voter Choice

As critical thinking skills become increasingly important in the era of artificial intelligence, our two-party political system is imperiling both democracy and the American workforce by automating voter choice, decreasing the value of human input and serving as a Chat GPT for everyday political conversations.

Bucking Historic Trends, Independent Voter ID Goes Up in 'High Stakes' Election Year

Independent voters are sending a message to the Republican and Democratic Parties: We are done playing your games.

Poll: La. Lawmakers Dismantle Nonpartisan Elections Supported by Two-Thirds of Voters

Louisiana, voters witnessed their legislature not only ignore their opinions on something as important as voter rights -- but lawmakers also spit in their faces.

Gallup: Independent Numbers Dominate; Parties Continue to Slip

Gallup reports that in 2023 the percentage of US voters who self-identified as independent tied a record-high average of 43% -- first set in 2014. Meanwhile, party identification continues to slip.

Another Major National Poll Shows Viable Opening for Prominent Independent Candidate

Regardless of how one feels about Robert F Kennedy’s political positions or presidential candidacy, nationwide surveys continue to show that he could have the biggest showing of any alternative choice in a presidential race than any candidate since Ross Perot in 1992.

Maine Voters Send a Clear Message: They Want Foreign Money Out of Elections

Maine voters overwhelmingly approved Question 2 on Tuesday, a ballot measure that prohibits direct and indirect electioneering from foreign governments and foreign government-owned entities in candidate and ballot measure elections.

With 45% of precincts reporting in, 86% of voters said 'Yes' to Question 2.

Pew: Only 4% of Americans Think US Political System Is Working 'Very Well'

US voters in greater numbers than ever before do not trust the political process. In fact, according to a comprehensive study from Pew, “just 4% of U.S. adults say the political system is working extremely or very well.”

Poll: Voters Do Not Trust the Parties to Give Americans Better Elections

Americans are growing increasingly concerned about the state of elections in the US.

Nonpartisan Voters Now Outnumber Democrats and Republicans in Nevada

The latest voter registration data in Nevada shows that nonpartisan voters have surpassed registered Democrats as the largest voting demographic in the state – a development that highlights the need for more representative elections for voters outside the major parties.

From Primaries to Administration, Arizonans Support Nonpartisan Elections

Four in five Arizona voters favor a nonpartisan primary system and nearly all voters believe election officials should function in a nonpartisan manner. This is according to a survey conducted by Arizona State University’s Center for an Independent and Sustainable Democracy.

Public Opinion

Imperiling Democracy: The Two-Party System is Automating Voter Choice

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Bucking Historic Trends, Independent Voter ID Goes Up in 'High Stakes' Election Year

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Poll: La. Lawmakers Dismantle Nonpartisan Elections Supported by Two-Thirds of Voters

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Gallup: Independent Numbers Dominate; Parties Continue to Slip

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Another Major National Poll Shows Viable Opening for Prominent Independent Candidate

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Maine Voters Send a Clear Message: They Want Foreign Money Out of Elections

Pew: Only 4% of Americans Think US Political System Is Working 'Very Well'

Poll: Voters Do Not Trust the Parties to Give Americans Better Elections

Nonpartisan Voters Now Outnumber Democrats and Republicans in Nevada

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From Primaries to Administration, Arizonans Support Nonpartisan Elections

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