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.
National Poll on Coronavirus
Change Research National Poll: April 13-15, 2020Key FindingsWorry level differs sharply by racial group, and economic stress is much more pronounced among black and Latinx votersMajority of voters still disapprove of Trump’s handling of COVID-19Voters believe...
States of Play: Battleground Voters Growing Concerns on COVID-19
CNBC/Change Research Poll in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin: April 2-3, 2020Key Takeaways65% of voters were seriously concerned about the coronavirus compared to just 20% of voters who were seriously concerned in our survey...
National Poll on Coronavirus
Change Research National Poll: March 26-28, 2020Key FindingsAmericans say they want expanded access to affordable healthcare even more than before the coronavirus crisis hitThe public broadly supports a national Vote By Mail policy for the 2020 election More voters...
Leadership During COVID-19
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Battleground Voters on COVID-19
CNBC/ Change Research Poll in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin: March 9-11, 2020Key FindingsA majority of voters have serious concerns about the coronavirus disease. A 53% majority say they have serious concerns about the...
Biden Leads the Democratic Primary in South Carolina, followed by Sanders and Steyer
Change Research/ Post and Courier South Carolina Poll: February 23-27Key FindingsJoe Biden leads the Democratic primary with 28%, followed by Bernie Sanders (24%), and Tom Steyer (16%).Biden (36%) and Steyer (22%) lead among black voters, and Sanders (27%) and Biden...
Sanders leads by 17 Points in the Democratic Primary in California
Change Research/ KQED California Poll: February 20-23, 2020Key Takeaways:Bernie Sanders (37%) has consolidated his lead in the Democratic primary, followed by Warren (20%), Biden (12%), Buttigieg (11%), and Bloomberg (6%).Sanders leads among all age groups. His lead...
Sanders leads the Democratic Primary in New Hampshire
Change Research New Hampshire Poll: February 8-9, 2020Key FindingsBernie Sanders leads the Democratic primary with 30%, followed by Pete Buttigieg (21%). Joe Biden (9%), Elizabeth Warren (8%) and Amy Klobuchar (8%) round out the top five candidates.Sanders leads among...
Biden, Sanders, and Steyer Lead the Democratic Primary in South Carolina
Change Research/ Post and Courier South Carolina Poll: January 26-29Key FindingsJoe Biden leads the Democratic primary with 25%, followed by Bernie Sanders (20%), Tom Steyer (18%), and Elizabeth Warren (11%).Sanders leads among voters 18-34, Steyer leads among voters...
Sanders leads by 14 Points in the Democratic Primary in California
Change Research/ KQED California Poll: January 25-27, 2020Key Takeaways:.Bernie Sanders has consolidated his lead in the Democratic primary with 30%, followed by Warren (16%), Biden (15%), and Buttigieg (8%). 13% of the electorate says they are still undecided.Sanders...