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.
Americans Feel Climate Events, Split on Federal Action
As Earth Day turns 56 this April, a Change Research national survey of 1,541 registered voters conducted March 8-12, 2026, finds that most Americans have a personal connection to the environment. Two-thirds say they experienced at least one extreme weather event in...
Voters Voice Frustration and Financial Strain
As tax season arrives in America, a new national poll from Change Research reveals widespread negative sentiment. Voters are pessimistic about the economy and frustrated by the cost of living. They’re starting to file their tax returns with a mix of annoyance, stress,...
The Political Climate Is Americans’ Top Stressor
A Change Research national survey of 1,541 registered voters, conducted March 8-12, 2026, finds that 30% of Americans name the political situation as the single biggest source of stress in their lives right now, more than name money, health, or work. April marks...
Iran War Concerns
March 23, 2026 To: Interested Parties From: Stephen Clermont, Change Research Re: Iran War Concerns In our most recent national poll of 1,541 registered voters nationally, conducted from March 8-12, 2026, we find majority disapproval of President Trump’s...
Voters Express Concerns About Election Integrity Ahead of November
A Change Research national survey of 1,541 registered voters, conducted March 8 to 12, 2026, finds that voters express significantly more confidence in their own state's vote-counting than in the national picture; that proposed citizenship documentation requirements...
Election Confidence Varies Widely by Region
A Change Research national survey of 1,541 registered voters, conducted March 8 to 12, 2026, finds that where Americans live shapes how they feel about elections. Confidence in vote-counting, perceptions of redistricting, and the practical burden of proposed...
Voter Views on AI Companies and Military Use
A Change Research national survey of 1,541 registered voters, conducted from March 8 to 12, 2026, finds that a plurality of voters support AI companies' autonomy to set limits on military use of their technology, and that nearly half side with Anthropic over Defense...
Voters Question U.S. Military Action in Iran
A Change Research national survey of 1,541 registered voters, conducted March 8–12, 2026, finds majority opposition to U.S. military action in Iran, alongside broad concerns about escalation, lack of congressional oversight, and the administration’s communication of...
Americans Want Answers on Epstein. Most Don’t Think They’re Getting Them.
On January 30, the Department of Justice released over 3 million pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the largest single disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed into law in November 2025. The release included more...
Americans Feel AI’s Impact and Worry About the Future
A Change Research national survey of 1,741 voters, conducted from February 5-18, 2026, finds that the transformation of American life by artificial intelligence is well underway for most. A majority of respondents (58%) report that AI has made their life "noticeably...