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 Fraud Prevention vs. Access Debate: Voters Perceptions of Welfare Fraud
New polling shows most voters have heard about fraud in Minnesota, alongside a general belief that fraud is common in welfare and social services programs. In the wake of large-scale fraud involving welfare and social services in Minnesota, new polling from Change...
Nation Divided on Immigration Enforcement
As federal immigration agents face mounting scrutiny following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis this month, new polling reveals a country split nearly down the middle on deportation operations. Americans are divided over Immigration and Customs...
Where Americans Stand on Social Media Regulation
The TikTok divestiture is done. But polling reveals Americans want the government to stay out of regulating social media. The TikTok saga reached its conclusion last week when a new American-majority ownership consortium officially took control of the platform's U.S....
Americans Skeptical of Trump’s Foreign Policy Approach Amid Greenland Tensions and Diplomatic Drama
New Compass Poll Finds Strong Opposition to Military Force Abroad, Even Among Republicans, on Greenland President Trump capped a week of diplomatic turbulence by announcing a “framework” deal on Greenland, claiming the U.S. will have “total access” to the territory...
Voter Concerns Around Further Conflict with Venezuela
New polling shows a majority of Americans are concerned about further military conflict between the U.S. and Venezuela A nationwide survey by Change Research before President Nicolás Maduro was captured showed that Americans were already concerned about increased...
Americans Turn to Independent Voices as Traditional Media Loses Ground
New polling by Change Research, conducted as part of the internal Compass Poll that feeds into the Change Research Data Portal, reveals...
Americans Face Financial Pressures as Holiday Season Approaches
Recent Black Friday reports indicate that Black Friday shoppers spent more money this year even though they bought fewer items. New polling by Change Research, conducted as part of the internal Compass Poll that feeds into the Change Research Data Portal, reinforces...
Americans Overwhelmingly Want Full Transparency on the Epstein Files
National polling conducted in August and September 2025 shows that Americans across political groups wanted full disclosure of Epstein-related documents long before the Senate voted to make them public. The latest vote places Congress in direct alignment with one of...
Election Week 2025: Data Wins the Day
While votes are still being counted in a few races, one thing is clear: good data wins elections. This week, campaigns powered by Change Research turned insight into impact across the country. From Scranton to Dearborn, Edison to Hudson County, our polling helped...
Tariff Changes Hit Home for Online Shoppers
Polling shows Americans noticing price hikes and delivery delays under recent trade changes. In late August 2025, the Trump administration eliminated the de minimis exemption, ending a policy that had allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the United States...