Latest Research
Our mission is to improve democracy by making public opinion insights more accessible. We often release public poll results so insights are available to anyone with an interest in regions, issues, causes or candidates. Below are highlights of our most recent learnings and analyses.
The New American Mythology: Belief in Conspiracy Theories and Their Political Impact
Conspiracy theories are not new to American politics. From 18th century anxieties about Freemasons to theories on a modern day Illuminati,, such beliefs have always found fertile ground in times of upheaval. Today, with declining trust in institutions and fragmented...
Beyond the Fringe: Why Majorities of Voters Believe Conspiracies About Power and Institutions
Conspiracy theories are often treated as fringe beliefs, confined to the political margins. Yet new data from Change Research shows they are possibly more widespread, and in some cases majority-held views among American voters. These findings point to a deeper,...
The State of Insurance Costs in the US
Americans are largely content about many aspects of their healthcare, but rising costs for both health and home insurance are squeezing many American households. Health Insurance: Good Access but Higher Costs Feelings about the state of health insurance in the U.S....
Congressional Reform Survey Results
Change Research tested two congressional reform proposals in our most recent national survey, conducted among 1,858 voters from August 5 to 10, 2025. The following summarizes the results: Democrats, Independents, and Republicans all strongly support establishing age...
Three graphs that sum up the NYC primary race
Last month, Zohran Mamdani outperformed early expectations and defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic New York City mayoral primary election (“Mamdani Wins Stunning Upset in Democratic Primary as Cuomo Concedes”; “Left-wing Democrat stuns...
Americans See Global Engagement as Key to Safety
Most American voters want the United States to remain engaged in the world, and they see that engagement as essential to national safety. A new Compass Poll by Change Research of 1,736 registered voters, fielded July 1–7, 2025, asked participants two related questions...
Americans Expect More, Not Less, from Government on Extreme Weather
The tragic flooding in Texas has sharpened scrutiny of whether the government is sufficiently prepared to save lives and manage natural disaster-driven emergencies. New national polling from Change Research in June and July 2025 shows that most Americans don’t think...
How Voters View AI Safety and Innovation
How should governments respond to the rapid development of a new generation of Artificial Intelligence? Should regulations be put in place to limit risks? Should the government take a hands-off approach? Should it do more to limit China’s ability to develop...
Americans on Government, Budget, & Taxation
Change Research polled 2,732 voters nationwide, between February 23-27, 2025, on public perceptions of government, federal budget priorities, and views on Elon Musk’s influence. The results reveal significant skepticism toward Musk’s role, deep partisan divisions on...
Locked Out of Democracy? Voters Have Concerns
New poll shows concerns about voting access gaps as Congress weighs citizenship verification requirements. According to a new national survey by Change Research, nearly half of Americans believe certain groups would struggle to obtain the documentation required to...