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NEW: A majority of voters now hold an unfavorable view of Flock cameras.
In August, 41% of voters viewed the technology unfavorably. One month later, 52% are now unfavorable, for a -29-point margin.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...
In August, 41% of voters viewed the technology unfavorably. One month later, 52% are now unfavorable, for a -29-point margin.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...
September 23, 2026 at 6:50 PM
NEW: A majority of voters now hold an unfavorable view of Flock cameras.
In August, 41% of voters viewed the technology unfavorably. One month later, 52% are now unfavorable, for a -29-point margin.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...
In August, 41% of voters viewed the technology unfavorably. One month later, 52% are now unfavorable, for a -29-point margin.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...
Just because voters identify as “moderate” does not mean they are clamoring for conventional centrism. Most want candidates who will challenge billionaires and the political establishment.
New op-ed from our Executive Director @rodonnell.bsky.social:
thehill.com/opinion/camp...
New op-ed from our Executive Director @rodonnell.bsky.social:
thehill.com/opinion/camp...
Don’t assume moderate Democrats crave centrism
A voter can call themselves moderate and still want candidates who champion economic populism and challenge the political establishment.
thehill.com
September 23, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Just because voters identify as “moderate” does not mean they are clamoring for conventional centrism. Most want candidates who will challenge billionaires and the political establishment.
New op-ed from our Executive Director @rodonnell.bsky.social:
thehill.com/opinion/camp...
New op-ed from our Executive Director @rodonnell.bsky.social:
thehill.com/opinion/camp...
NEW: In a new survey with Hopelab, we asked young people aged 13-24 about their online habits.
Nearly 3 in 4 young people say they "doomscroll" at least once a week, and 32% say they doomscroll every day or multiple times a day.
hopelab.org/stories/doom...
Nearly 3 in 4 young people say they "doomscroll" at least once a week, and 32% say they doomscroll every day or multiple times a day.
hopelab.org/stories/doom...
September 17, 2026 at 6:59 PM
NEW: In a new survey with Hopelab, we asked young people aged 13-24 about their online habits.
Nearly 3 in 4 young people say they "doomscroll" at least once a week, and 32% say they doomscroll every day or multiple times a day.
hopelab.org/stories/doom...
Nearly 3 in 4 young people say they "doomscroll" at least once a week, and 32% say they doomscroll every day or multiple times a day.
hopelab.org/stories/doom...
NEW: With gas prices rising to more than $4.30 per gallon, we asked voters which party they blame more.
By a 30-point margin, voters say the Republican Party is more responsible for rising gas prices.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...
By a 30-point margin, voters say the Republican Party is more responsible for rising gas prices.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...
September 15, 2026 at 4:42 PM
NEW: With gas prices rising to more than $4.30 per gallon, we asked voters which party they blame more.
By a 30-point margin, voters say the Republican Party is more responsible for rising gas prices.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...
By a 30-point margin, voters say the Republican Party is more responsible for rising gas prices.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...
Our polling last year found that only 1 in 5 voters support this move.
By a 37-point margin, voters say rules to limit CO2 pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants should be left in place.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/6/...
By a 37-point margin, voters say rules to limit CO2 pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants should be left in place.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/6/...
September 15, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Our polling last year found that only 1 in 5 voters support this move.
By a 37-point margin, voters say rules to limit CO2 pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants should be left in place.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/6/...
By a 37-point margin, voters say rules to limit CO2 pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants should be left in place.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/6/...
NEW: Neither political party is trusted to address corruption, with the Democratic Party distrusted by a -6-point margin and the Republican Party distrusted by a -12-point margin.
Independents are far more skeptical of Republicans, rating Republicans -41 and Democrats -19.
Independents are far more skeptical of Republicans, rating Republicans -41 and Democrats -19.
September 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
NEW: Neither political party is trusted to address corruption, with the Democratic Party distrusted by a -6-point margin and the Republican Party distrusted by a -12-point margin.
Independents are far more skeptical of Republicans, rating Republicans -41 and Democrats -19.
Independents are far more skeptical of Republicans, rating Republicans -41 and Democrats -19.
Our polling with @movementvoterfund.bsky.social finds that voters still do not trust the Democratic Party — but trust increases by 12 points when voters learn about support for anti-corruption and economic populist policies.
September 10, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Our polling with @movementvoterfund.bsky.social finds that voters still do not trust the Democratic Party — but trust increases by 12 points when voters learn about support for anti-corruption and economic populist policies.
We tested @sanders.senate.gov and @repcasar.bsky.social's bill to pause AI development and permanently ban the creation of AI superintelligence.
It's supported by 68% of voters — including 72% of Democrats, 70% of Independents, and 63% of Republicans.
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
It's supported by 68% of voters — including 72% of Democrats, 70% of Independents, and 63% of Republicans.
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
September 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
We tested @sanders.senate.gov and @repcasar.bsky.social's bill to pause AI development and permanently ban the creation of AI superintelligence.
It's supported by 68% of voters — including 72% of Democrats, 70% of Independents, and 63% of Republicans.
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
It's supported by 68% of voters — including 72% of Democrats, 70% of Independents, and 63% of Republicans.
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
We tested how voters define the "working class" by asking about popular fictional characters.
Voters agree most on defining Homer Simpson (+56), Fran Fine (+46), Peter Griffin (+46), and Hank Hill (+45) as working class.
Voters agree most on defining Homer Simpson (+56), Fran Fine (+46), Peter Griffin (+46), and Hank Hill (+45) as working class.
September 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
We tested how voters define the "working class" by asking about popular fictional characters.
Voters agree most on defining Homer Simpson (+56), Fran Fine (+46), Peter Griffin (+46), and Hank Hill (+45) as working class.
Voters agree most on defining Homer Simpson (+56), Fran Fine (+46), Peter Griffin (+46), and Hank Hill (+45) as working class.
NEW: Academics and pollsters often use college education to define the "working class."
But how do voters actually apply the term?
We find that voters typically consider someone’s level of workforce participation, economic situation, and job type to define the working class.
But how do voters actually apply the term?
We find that voters typically consider someone’s level of workforce participation, economic situation, and job type to define the working class.
September 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM
NEW: Academics and pollsters often use college education to define the "working class."
But how do voters actually apply the term?
We find that voters typically consider someone’s level of workforce participation, economic situation, and job type to define the working class.
But how do voters actually apply the term?
We find that voters typically consider someone’s level of workforce participation, economic situation, and job type to define the working class.
NEW: In March, voters disapproved of Trump's handling of the conflict in Iran by a −11-point margin.
Today, this has worsened to a −24-point margin.
Today, this has worsened to a −24-point margin.
September 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
NEW: In March, voters disapproved of Trump's handling of the conflict in Iran by a −11-point margin.
Today, this has worsened to a −24-point margin.
Today, this has worsened to a −24-point margin.
NEW: Around two-thirds of voters have heard of Flock cameras. Overall, voters view the technology unfavorably by a -19-point margin.
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
August 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM
NEW: Around two-thirds of voters have heard of Flock cameras. Overall, voters view the technology unfavorably by a -19-point margin.
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
NEW: In April of 2026, two months into the Iran War, 52% of voters said the U.S. was not accomplishing its goals in Iran.
Today, that number has risen to 60%.
Today, that number has risen to 60%.
August 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
NEW: In April of 2026, two months into the Iran War, 52% of voters said the U.S. was not accomplishing its goals in Iran.
Today, that number has risen to 60%.
Today, that number has risen to 60%.
NEW: Voters see most instances of politicians gaining financially from their position as corruption.
This includes politicians investing in prediction markets, receiving donations from lobbyists, and receiving donations from corporations.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/8/...
This includes politicians investing in prediction markets, receiving donations from lobbyists, and receiving donations from corporations.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/8/...
August 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
NEW: Voters see most instances of politicians gaining financially from their position as corruption.
This includes politicians investing in prediction markets, receiving donations from lobbyists, and receiving donations from corporations.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/8/...
This includes politicians investing in prediction markets, receiving donations from lobbyists, and receiving donations from corporations.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/8/...
NEW: Half of voters (50%) — including a majority of Independents (51%) — would approve of the U.S. fulfilling the International Criminal Court’s warrant to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, while 35% would disapprove.
August 18, 2026 at 7:47 PM
NEW: Half of voters (50%) — including a majority of Independents (51%) — would approve of the U.S. fulfilling the International Criminal Court’s warrant to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, while 35% would disapprove.
NEW ALASKA POLL: In a ranked-choice voting simulation of the U.S. Senate race, Mary Peltola leads incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan by 6 points in the final round.
The survey also finds a significant increase in Alaska voters’ concerns about the cost of living over the past year. 🧵
The survey also finds a significant increase in Alaska voters’ concerns about the cost of living over the past year. 🧵
August 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
NEW ALASKA POLL: In a ranked-choice voting simulation of the U.S. Senate race, Mary Peltola leads incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan by 6 points in the final round.
The survey also finds a significant increase in Alaska voters’ concerns about the cost of living over the past year. 🧵
The survey also finds a significant increase in Alaska voters’ concerns about the cost of living over the past year. 🧵
NEW: A majority of voters (59%) think they are more likely to become homeless than to be a millionaire, including 71% of Democrats, 55% of Independents, and 48% of Republicans.
That topline number jumps to 64% when you ask about billionaires.
That topline number jumps to 64% when you ask about billionaires.
August 13, 2026 at 6:37 PM
NEW: A majority of voters (59%) think they are more likely to become homeless than to be a millionaire, including 71% of Democrats, 55% of Independents, and 48% of Republicans.
That topline number jumps to 64% when you ask about billionaires.
That topline number jumps to 64% when you ask about billionaires.
NEW: By a +50-point margin, voters believe that large corporations hold too much power if they can spend millions on elections.
Only 22% of voters believe that corporate spending on elections should be protected like free speech.
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
Only 22% of voters believe that corporate spending on elections should be protected like free speech.
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
August 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM
NEW: By a +50-point margin, voters believe that large corporations hold too much power if they can spend millions on elections.
Only 22% of voters believe that corporate spending on elections should be protected like free speech.
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
Only 22% of voters believe that corporate spending on elections should be protected like free speech.
www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...
NEW: To mitigate the negative impacts of climate change, policymakers are increasingly exploring investments in “green urbanism.”
We find that voters support many of these policies, including pedestrian-friendly streets, expanded bus services, & improved cycling infrastructure.
We find that voters support many of these policies, including pedestrian-friendly streets, expanded bus services, & improved cycling infrastructure.
August 6, 2026 at 7:36 PM
NEW: To mitigate the negative impacts of climate change, policymakers are increasingly exploring investments in “green urbanism.”
We find that voters support many of these policies, including pedestrian-friendly streets, expanded bus services, & improved cycling infrastructure.
We find that voters support many of these policies, including pedestrian-friendly streets, expanded bus services, & improved cycling infrastructure.
Ahead of tomorrow's primary election in Michigan, our poll with @leadlocally.bsky.social finds Yousef Rabhi leading incumbent Christopher Taylor in Ann Arbor's Democratic mayoral primary, 51%-38%.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/7/...
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August 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Ahead of tomorrow's primary election in Michigan, our poll with @leadlocally.bsky.social finds Yousef Rabhi leading incumbent Christopher Taylor in Ann Arbor's Democratic mayoral primary, 51%-38%.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/7/...
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/7/...
NEW: Do Democrats funded by AIPAC pay an electoral penalty in a general election?
We find that a Democrat funded by AIPAC performs significantly worse against a Republican than a Democrat who “rejects all outside financial support from industry groups and PACs.”
We find that a Democrat funded by AIPAC performs significantly worse against a Republican than a Democrat who “rejects all outside financial support from industry groups and PACs.”
July 28, 2026 at 7:03 PM
NEW: Do Democrats funded by AIPAC pay an electoral penalty in a general election?
We find that a Democrat funded by AIPAC performs significantly worse against a Republican than a Democrat who “rejects all outside financial support from industry groups and PACs.”
We find that a Democrat funded by AIPAC performs significantly worse against a Republican than a Democrat who “rejects all outside financial support from industry groups and PACs.”
As the U.S. enters its sixth month of the Iran War, new Data for Progress polling finds that a majority of voters — including 67% of Independents — think the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran.
July 27, 2026 at 6:24 PM
As the U.S. enters its sixth month of the Iran War, new Data for Progress polling finds that a majority of voters — including 67% of Independents — think the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran.
NEW: After reading information about the ICE shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Houston, a majority of voters say they trust the civilian witnesses more than ICE officers to provide accurate information about the event.
July 23, 2026 at 7:21 PM
NEW: After reading information about the ICE shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Houston, a majority of voters say they trust the civilian witnesses more than ICE officers to provide accurate information about the event.
NEW: Voters support placing a tax on AI companies to fund various proposals, including a new jobs training program for displaced workers (74%), a new jobs creation program (74%), expanded unemployment insurance (70%), and Universal Basic Income (59%).
July 21, 2026 at 7:40 PM
NEW: Voters support placing a tax on AI companies to fund various proposals, including a new jobs training program for displaced workers (74%), a new jobs creation program (74%), expanded unemployment insurance (70%), and Universal Basic Income (59%).
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We released a new @dataforprogress.org poll on Buy Now, Pay Later loans:
📊 Nearly 4 in 10 respondents (& nearly 6 in 10 under age 45) have used BNPL
📊 Many used their loans for essentials like groceries (46%)
Voters across party lines support regulating the BNPL industry. Poll👇
📊 Nearly 4 in 10 respondents (& nearly 6 in 10 under age 45) have used BNPL
📊 Many used their loans for essentials like groceries (46%)
Voters across party lines support regulating the BNPL industry. Poll👇
July 20, 2026 at 9:17 PM
We released a new @dataforprogress.org poll on Buy Now, Pay Later loans:
📊 Nearly 4 in 10 respondents (& nearly 6 in 10 under age 45) have used BNPL
📊 Many used their loans for essentials like groceries (46%)
Voters across party lines support regulating the BNPL industry. Poll👇
📊 Nearly 4 in 10 respondents (& nearly 6 in 10 under age 45) have used BNPL
📊 Many used their loans for essentials like groceries (46%)
Voters across party lines support regulating the BNPL industry. Poll👇