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.
PollerCoaster 2020: Sanders Leads by 8 Points in Iowa Caucuses
Crooked Media/Change Research Iowa Poll: January 22-26, 2020 Key Takeaways: Bernie Sanders has an 8 point lead (27%) in the Iowa caucuses, followed by Pete Buttigieg (19%), Joe Biden (18%), Elizabeth Warren (15%), and Amy Klobuchar (10%).Sanders leads among all voters...
Rust Belt Rising Poll of Midwestern States
Poll in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Ohio from December 3-5, 2019 Key Findings: Rust Belt Rising recently conducted a survey in four key Midwestern states that will decide the next President - Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Ohio - to understand...
Sanders, Warren, Biden lead the Democratic Primary in California
Change Research/ KQED California Poll: December 6-10, 2019 Key Takeaways: Bernie Sanders (26%), Elizabeth Warren (23%), and Joe Biden (19%) lead among Democratic primary voters in California in December. Sanders leads among 18-34 year-old voters and 35-49...
The Democratic Primary, US Senate Race, and Impeachment in South Carolina
Change Research/ Post and Courier South Carolina Poll: December 6-11, 2019Key FindingsThe horse race is remarkably stable in the wake of Kamala Harris’ departure. Joe Biden leads with 27%, followed by Bernie Sanders (20%) and Elizabeth Warren (19%).Senator Lindsey...
National Security Action & Defend American Democracy Impeachment Poll in Key GOP Districts
Poll in IL-13, MI-6, and NY-24 from November 26-December 1, 2019 (excluding Thanksgiving Day)Key Findings: On behalf of National Security Action and Defend American Democracy, Change Research polled likely voters in three Republican-held House battleground districts:...
The Data Story Behind Kamala Harris
More than 5,000 respondents in 60,000 completed surveys Change Research collected over the past twelve months selected Kamala Harris as their top choice for Democratic nomination for President, with Harris also consistently ranking high as a second choice for...
General Election Voters on Impeachment and President Trump
General Election Voters on Impeachment and President Trump Crooked Media/Change Research National Poll: October 31-November 3, 2019 Key Takeaways: 53% of general election voters support and 45% oppose the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump 51% of general election...
Biden, Warren, and Sanders lead the Democratic Primary in South Carolina Following Debate
Biden, Warren, and Sanders lead the Democratic Primary in South Carolina Following Debate The Post and Courier/Change Research South Carolina Poll: October 15-21, 2019 Key Takeaways: Joe Biden (30%), Elizabeth Warren (19%), and Bernie Sanders (13%) lead among...
Warren, Sanders, Biden lead the Democratic Primary in California Following Debate
Warren, Sanders, Biden lead the Democratic Primary in California Following Debate Change Research California Poll: October 15-October 18, 2019 Key Takeaways: Elizabeth Warren (28%), Bernie Sanders (24%), and Joe Biden (19%) lead among Democratic primary voters in...
Californians on PG&E, Wildfires, and Shutoffs
Change Research California Poll: October 15-October 18, 2019 Key Takeaways: Californians have lost faith in large, Wall Street-driven publicly traded companies to put people first. The plurality of Californians (40%) want the basics -- light, power and public safety...