Prepared by Verasight

APSA Omnibus

Survey results from a nationally representative sample of US adults aged 18+.

3,000 respondents
September 25–30, 2026
155 questions

Survey Modules

This survey has three modules. Respondents were randomly assigned to one module, so most questions were answered by 1,000 of the 3,000 respondents.

Key Takeaways

Democracy, Politics, & Participation
Q1

Attention to Government and Politics

How often do you pay attention to what’s going on in government and politics?

(N = 1,000)
23%
38%
15%
19%
5%
AlwaysMost of the timeAbout half of the timeSome of the timeNever

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Always13%21%27%31%
Most of the time38%34%36%46%
About half of the time18%18%14%8%
Some of the time26%19%21%13%
Never5%8%3%2%
Q2

Main Motivation for Political Participation

When it comes to participating in politics, which would you say is your main motivation to participate?

(N = 1,000)
44%
26%
23%
7%
Defend my own rightsFulfill my patriotic dutyDefend my community’s rightsDefend other groups

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Defend my own rights42%49%43%40%
Fulfill my patriotic duty17%19%34%37%
Defend my community’s rights32%25%16%17%
Defend other groups10%7%7%5%
Q3

Political Activities in the Past Year

Can you please tell me, within the past 12 months, whether you have participated in any of the following activities. Please check all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
Gone to the bar, cafe, sports game, movies, library, or another community space
67%
Talked to your neighbors, such as while on a walk with your kids, dogs, or at a community event
66%
Attended church, synagogue, temple, or another religious organization
33%
Participated in a club or volunteer activity (e.g., PTA, garden club, sports teams, union, or another group)
29%
Contacted an elected official in writing, in person, social media, or another means
26%
Attended a political meeting or protest
14%
Volunteer with an election campaign or organize a political meeting, gathering, or initiative
9%
None of the above
13%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Gone to the bar, cafe, sports game, movies, library, or another community space68%67%67%64%
Talked to your neighbors, such as while on a walk with your kids, dogs, or at a community event58%67%66%70%
Attended church, synagogue, temple, or another religious organization26%28%39%42%
Participated in a club or volunteer activity (e.g., PTA, garden club, sports teams, union, or another group)32%27%25%30%
Contacted an elected official in writing, in person, social media, or another means24%21%25%37%
Attended a political meeting or protest16%11%11%20%
Volunteer with an election campaign or organize a political meeting, gathering, or initiative9%9%5%10%
None of the above13%13%14%13%
Q4

Meaning of America's 250th Anniversary

What does America’s 250th Anniversary celebrate?

(N = 1,000)
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
82%
Signing of the US Constitution
7%
The end of the Revolutionary War
2%
Drafting of the Bill of Rights
0%
Not sure
9%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Signing of the Declaration of Independence79%77%84%89%
Signing of the US Constitution9%5%9%4%
The end of the Revolutionary War2%2%2%3%
Drafting of the Bill of Rights0%1%1%0%
Not sure11%15%5%3%
Q5

Politics-Related Stress

Over the last two weeks, how often have you experienced stress associated with politics?

(N = 1,000)
44%
34%
10%
11%
Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Not at all39%46%49%43%
Several days41%35%31%29%
More than half the days12%11%8%10%
Nearly every day8%7%12%18%
Q6

Greatest Threat to Democracy

For you personally, what do you think is the greatest threat to democracy today?

(N = 1,000)
Accurate and secure counting of ballots
32%
Non participation by voters
30%
Safe elections
19%
Cyber threats
18%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Accurate and secure counting of ballots33%31%28%37%
Non participation by voters25%27%38%32%
Safe elections22%19%17%18%
Cyber threats19%22%17%13%
Q7

Description of U.S. Government Today

Which option do you think best describes government in the United States today?

(N = 1,000)
Very democratic
9%
Somewhat democratic
23%
Neither democratic nor undemocratic
25%
Somewhat undemocratic
20%
Very undemocratic
23%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Very democratic9%7%10%12%
Somewhat democratic22%24%21%23%
Neither democratic nor undemocratic28%27%26%20%
Somewhat undemocratic24%18%22%18%
Very undemocratic17%24%21%27%
Q8

Preference for Civility Among Officials

Some people think it is important for elected officials to be respectful to those they disagree with. Others think elected officials should stand up for their party and put the other side in its place. Would you prefer it if elected officials you agree with are civil and respectful or would you like to see them be uncivil and attack those you disagree with?

(N = 1,000)
I would prefer it if elected officials I agree with were civil and respectful to those they disagree with
76%
I would prefer it if elected officials I agree with were uncivil and attack those I disagree with
7%
There are no elected officials I agree with
7%
I’m not sure
10%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
I would prefer it if elected officials I agree with were civil and respectful to those they disagree with72%67%80%88%
I would prefer it if elected officials I agree with were uncivil and attack those I disagree with9%10%4%3%
There are no elected officials I agree with9%9%7%3%
I’m not sure10%14%9%5%
Q9

Bypassing Congress and Courts

Non-democratic countries such as China and Singapore have grown rapidly and built modern infrastructure in recent decades. Thinking about these examples, would the United States be better or worse off if its leaders could act more quickly, without having to go through Congress and the courts?

(N = 1,000)
6%
12%
22%
16%
32%
13%
Much better offSomewhat better offAbout the sameSomewhat worse offMuch worse offNot sure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Much better off4%8%7%3%
Somewhat better off14%13%11%11%
About the same26%24%17%18%
Somewhat worse off19%16%14%14%
Much worse off22%24%37%46%
Not sure16%15%14%8%
Q10

Likelihood of Revolution Today

If you had to choose:

Compared to any time in the past 100 years, is a revolution in America more or less likely today?

(N = 1,000)
66%
34%
More likelyLess likely

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
More likely76%61%63%66%
Less likely24%39%37%34%
Q11

Presidential Checks vs. Growth

Would you rather live in a country with:

(N = 1,000)
A president who is unchecked, but there is strong economic growth
39%
A president who is checked, but there is weak economic growth
61%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
A president who is unchecked, but there is strong economic growth26%49%40%37%
A president who is checked, but there is weak economic growth74%51%60%63%
Q12

Motivations to Sign Honest Government Initiative

A new nonpartisan initiative is uniting Americans around an enforceable legal right to honest government service, based entirely on existing legal precedent. Major decisions would have to be made honestly toward public goals, with evidence, alternatives, and clear reasoning placed on the public record. Officials must prove their decisions are consistent with their fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the public. Proven deliberate dishonesty and abuse of power would carry serious and unavoidable legal consequences, including removal from office for the most serious cases.

In prior research, 99% agreed that “The American people have a right to honest government service”, and 90% said they would vote for the law after reviewing and voting on its pieces in detail. The path to law mirrors how other rights became national law. It can be voted into law directly in roughly two dozen states.

If you agreed too, which TWO would most make you feel proud to sign and want to share it?

Respondents selected two options.

(N = 1,000)

Respondents chose exactly two options, so percentages sum to about 200%. “None of these” could not be combined with the two required choices, so no one selected it.

Democrats, Republicans, and independents standing behind it together
46%
Feeling it represents something positive about America and what we stand for
41%
Believing it could improve outcomes I care about
35%
Seeing ordinary Americans like me, or people I respect, supporting it
30%
Believing it has a realistic chance of becoming law
28%
Feeling that sharing it would actually help make it happen
20%
None of these
0%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Democrats, Republicans, and independents standing behind it together31%38%54%60%
Feeling it represents something positive about America and what we stand for35%38%42%49%
Believing it could improve outcomes I care about46%39%31%26%
Seeing ordinary Americans like me, or people I respect, supporting it28%31%29%30%
Believing it has a realistic chance of becoming law31%32%26%21%
Feeling that sharing it would actually help make it happen29%21%17%15%
None of these0%0%0%0%
Q13

Perceived Corruption Among Officials

How many public officials running the government are corrupt?

(N = 1,000)
7%
40%
36%
11%
0%
6%
All of themMost of themSome of themA few of themNone of themDon’t Know / Unsure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
All of them2%12%7%3%
Most of them46%44%39%30%
Some of them29%31%39%47%
A few of them15%6%10%15%
None of them1%0%0%1%
Don’t Know / Unsure7%6%5%4%
Q14

Replacing a Withdrawn Nominee

Imagine a political party’s candidate withdraws after winning the primary. Some people think there should be a new primary election to replace the nominee. Supporters of this approach argue that it would allow citizen input in the process, whereas opponents argue that it would cost the state taxpayers the expense of a new election. Other people think the party organization should replace the nominee. Supporters of this approach argue that it would save taxpayers money, whereas opponents argue it would not allow citizen input in the process. Which would you prefer: require a new primary election or allow the party organization to select the nominee?

(N = 1,000)
Strongly prefer new primary
45%
Not so strongly prefer new primary
14%
Not so strongly prefer party organization
14%
Strongly prefer party organization
7%
Not sure / Don’t Know
19%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly prefer new primary39%43%46%51%
Not so strongly prefer new primary14%12%14%17%
Not so strongly prefer party organization16%14%16%12%
Strongly prefer party organization5%8%8%9%
Not sure / Don’t Know26%23%17%11%
Q15

State Removal of an Elected Mayor

Imagine that an elected Democratic mayor of a major U.S. city is accused of serious misconduct from President Trump and is facing an investigation. Trump publicly calls for the mayor to be removed from the office. The state governor then removes the elected mayor and appoints a state-appointed administrator to run the city instead until the next election. How acceptable or unacceptable do you think this action would be?

(N = 1,000)
39%
23%
24%
14%
Completely unacceptableSomewhat unacceptableSomewhat acceptableCompletely acceptable

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Completely unacceptable34%37%37%49%
Somewhat unacceptable29%25%23%15%
Somewhat acceptable30%27%20%21%
Completely acceptable7%11%20%16%
Q16

Presidential Power in National Emergencies

Some people think that when a president declares a national emergency, the president should be able to make more foreign policy and national security decisions without first obtaining approval from Congress. Others think that even during a national emergency, Congress should continue to play its usual role in reviewing and approving foreign policy and national security decisions.

Which view comes closer to your own?

(N = 1,000)
The president should be able to make more decisions without congressional approval
15%
Congress should continue to play its usual role
44%
It depends on the situation
36%
Not sure
6%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
The president should be able to make more decisions without congressional approval8%14%16%20%
Congress should continue to play its usual role47%41%46%44%
It depends on the situation38%36%33%36%
Not sure7%9%5%1%
Q17

Emergency Conditions Expected to Toughen Foreign Policy

During a national emergency declared by a U.S. president, which of the following, if true, would make you more likely to expect the president to take a tougher or more confrontational approach toward other countries? Select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
U.S. military forces are deployed domestically to respond to the emergency
30%
Americans’ civil and political rights are restricted during the emergency
25%
Congress is unable to effectively review the president’s emergency actions
24%
Federal courts are unable to effectively review the president’s emergency actions
20%
The emergency has no predetermined end date
19%
Independent media face significant restrictions during the emergency
14%
I would not expect any of these conditions to make the president more likely to take a tougher or more confrontational approach toward other countries
40%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
U.S. military forces are deployed domestically to respond to the emergency39%31%26%26%
Americans’ civil and political rights are restricted during the emergency38%26%22%17%
Congress is unable to effectively review the president’s emergency actions30%22%21%24%
Federal courts are unable to effectively review the president’s emergency actions31%19%15%18%
The emergency has no predetermined end date23%21%18%14%
Independent media face significant restrictions during the emergency19%14%12%13%
I would not expect any of these conditions to make the president more likely to take a tougher or more confrontational approach toward other countries23%38%47%51%
Q18

Criteria for Non-Resident Voting

Non-resident voters are U.S. citizens who live outside the United States but remain eligible to vote in U.S. federal elections by casting an absentee ballot from abroad at their last state of residency. Which of the following do you think should matter most in deciding whether a non-resident voter can vote?

(N = 1,000)
Whether they are still subject to U.S. laws
15%
Whether they still receive U.S. government benefits and services
13%
Whether U.S. policy still affects their daily life
7%
None of the above - They should always have the right to vote
45%
None of the above - They should never have the right to vote
19%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Whether they are still subject to U.S. laws13%18%14%14%
Whether they still receive U.S. government benefits and services14%16%11%10%
Whether U.S. policy still affects their daily life10%7%5%5%
None of the above - They should always have the right to vote50%32%51%54%
None of the above - They should never have the right to vote12%26%19%17%
Q19

Support for Election Day Vote Centers

As you may know, instead of using neighborhood precincts, in some states Election Day voting takes place at vote centers, where anyone in the jurisdiction (usually the county) can vote. Would you support or oppose your state eliminating neighborhood precincts and using vote centers on Election Day instead?

(N = 1,000)
13%
36%
30%
22%
Strongly supportSomewhat supportSomewhat opposeStrongly oppose

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly support9%15%14%12%
Somewhat support43%41%28%29%
Somewhat oppose31%27%31%30%
Strongly oppose17%17%27%28%
Q20

Non-Citizen Voting

Should non-citizens who are living in the United States be allowed to vote?

(N = 1,000)
13%
75%
12%
YesNoUnsure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes23%17%9%1%
No54%70%82%93%
Unsure23%13%8%5%
Q21

Conditions for Losing the Right to Vote

Under what conditions should citizens lose the right to vote? Please select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
Citizens should never lose the right to vote
61%
If they have left the United States to live abroad
34%
If they have not voted for more than 4 years
9%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Citizens should never lose the right to vote63%55%65%64%
If they have left the United States to live abroad24%41%33%34%
If they have not voted for more than 4 years16%9%7%7%
Q22

Permanently Lost Documents

Which of the following documents have you ever permanently lost (including from theft or destruction in a disaster)? Please select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
Driver’s license
25%
Birth certificate (from a U.S. state or local government)
19%
Student ID
11%
U.S. Passport
6%
Hunting/fishing/gun license
4%
Military ID
2%
None of the above
63%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Driver’s license18%32%27%20%
Birth certificate (from a U.S. state or local government)16%26%18%12%
Student ID17%13%9%5%
U.S. Passport6%6%8%4%
Hunting/fishing/gun license3%5%4%3%
Military ID1%3%2%2%
None of the above64%56%63%72%
Q23

Driver's License Replacement Time

If you ever lost your driver’s license, about how long did it take you to get a replacement?

(N = 1,000)
42%
9%
9%
14%
7%
6%
12%
Does not applyA few daysAbout one weekBetween two and three weeksAbout a monthMore than one monthI never replaced it

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Does not apply46%32%46%50%
A few days2%10%12%13%
About one week6%10%12%9%
Between two and three weeks13%18%12%9%
About a month12%9%4%3%
More than one month5%8%5%3%
I never replaced it16%13%9%12%
Q24

REAL ID Ownership

Do you have a REAL ID driver's license?

(N = 1,000)
71%
26%
3%
YesNoI don't know

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes68%68%71%78%
No31%28%27%19%
I don't know1%5%2%3%
Q25

Support for a National ID Card

Do you support a national ID card for the United States?

(N = 1,000)
44%
28%
28%
YesNoI don’t know

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes36%44%50%44%
No26%28%30%29%
I don’t know37%28%20%27%
Q26

Expected Midterm Outcome

Which of the following outcomes do you think is most likely after this year’s midterm elections?

(N = 1,000)
Democratic Senate/Democratic House
37%
Republican Senate/Republican House
28%
Republican Senate/Democratic House
22%
Democratic Senate/Republican House
13%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Democratic Senate/Democratic House38%37%38%34%
Republican Senate/Republican House20%26%33%32%
Republican Senate/Democratic House28%21%20%23%
Democratic Senate/Republican House14%16%10%12%
Q27

Economic Outlook for Next Year

Thinking about the economy in the next year, do you feel optimistic or pessimistic?

(N = 1,000)
12%
32%
31%
25%
Very optimisticSomewhat optimisticSomewhat pessimisticVery pessimistic

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Very optimistic11%11%12%13%
Somewhat optimistic31%34%33%32%
Somewhat pessimistic39%27%27%32%
Very pessimistic20%28%28%24%
Q28

Expected Senate Control

Thinking about the upcoming election in November, which party do you think will win the most seats in the Senate?

(N = 1,000)
47%
53%
RepublicansDemocrats

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Republicans40%49%47%51%
Democrats60%51%53%49%
Q29

Expected House Control

Thinking about the upcoming election in November, which party do you think will win the most seats in House of Representatives?

(N = 1,000)
41%
59%
RepublicansDemocrats

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Republicans35%42%43%41%
Democrats65%58%57%59%
Q30

Most Trusted Election Forecast Source

When it comes to figuring out who is likely to win an election, which do you trust more?

(N = 1,000)
Public opinion polls (surveys asking voters who they plan to vote for)
21%
Prediction markets (platforms where users buy and sell contracts based on who they think will win an election)
6%
I trust both about equally
13%
I don’t trust either one
59%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Public opinion polls (surveys asking voters who they plan to vote for)29%21%18%17%
Prediction markets (platforms where users buy and sell contracts based on who they think will win an election)9%10%3%2%
I trust both about equally18%15%11%10%
I don’t trust either one44%54%68%72%
Q31

Effect of Questioning the 2020 Election

How would the following affect how willing you are to vote for a candidate for elected office in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections?

The candidate questioning the outcome of Joe Biden’s victory in 2020.

(N = 1,000)
More likely to vote for him/her
15%
Less likely to vote for him/her
43%
No effect on how likely to vote for him/her
28%
Not sure
13%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
More likely to vote for him/her17%15%16%13%
Less likely to vote for him/her53%36%42%47%
No effect on how likely to vote for him/her19%28%32%34%
Not sure11%21%10%5%
Q32

Willingness to Vote for LGBTQ Candidates

Would you vote for an openly LGBTQ candidate for public office in your state?

(N = 1,000)
61%
39%
YesNo

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes70%57%59%63%
No30%43%41%37%
Q33

Reasons to Back Political Outsiders

Some people support presidential candidates who have never held any political office. Which of the following reasons would make you more likely to vote for such a candidate? Please select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
They align with my beliefs
50%
They bring a fresh perspective
46%
They seem authentic and relatable
46%
They have a strong personal appeal or leadership presence
39%
They seek to challenge the status quo
35%
They are not part of the political establishment
35%
They have a successful professional career (e.g., business)
34%
None
15%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
They align with my beliefs55%49%50%47%
They bring a fresh perspective48%40%50%49%
They seem authentic and relatable49%41%47%48%
They have a strong personal appeal or leadership presence47%37%38%37%
They seek to challenge the status quo34%31%37%37%
They are not part of the political establishment27%28%42%44%
They have a successful professional career (e.g., business)33%26%35%42%
None13%19%14%14%
Q34

Qualifications of Veteran Candidates

Some political candidates have also served in the armed forces prior to politics. Do you think they are more qualified for office than an otherwise similar candidate who did not serve, or do you see them in the same way?

(N = 1,000)
More qualified
28%
Neither more nor less qualified
69%
Less qualified
3%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
More qualified29%28%26%29%
Neither more nor less qualified67%67%73%70%
Less qualified5%5%1%2%
Q35

Most Important Presidential Quality

Which quality do you think is most important for a candidate to be ready to run for President of the United States?

(N = 1,000)
Demonstrated leadership under pressure or crisis
21%
The ability to build coalitions across party lines
20%
A strong national vision beyond their current role
15%
Experience working across different levels of government
12%
Strong communication skills and public presence
10%
A record of policy accomplishment
7%
The trust and support of their political party
7%
None of the above
8%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Demonstrated leadership under pressure or crisis13%20%25%24%
The ability to build coalitions across party lines12%16%26%27%
A strong national vision beyond their current role17%12%14%20%
Experience working across different levels of government12%14%10%11%
Strong communication skills and public presence12%13%8%5%
A record of policy accomplishment11%8%5%4%
The trust and support of their political party14%7%4%3%
None of the above8%10%8%4%
Q36

Campaign Funds for Childcare

To what extent do you support or oppose candidates being allowed to use their campaign funds to pay for childcare expenses?

(N = 1,000)
7%
24%
31%
37%
Strongly SupportSupportOpposeStrongly Oppose

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly Support11%10%5%1%
Support39%28%19%12%
Oppose32%31%33%30%
Strongly Oppose18%31%43%57%
Q37

Abstaining vs. Lesser of Two Evils

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better not to vote than to settle for the lesser of two evils.

(N = 1,000)
5%
10%
27%
15%
43%
Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeNeither agree nor disagreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagree

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly agree7%7%4%3%
Somewhat agree14%14%4%5%
Neither agree nor disagree35%34%22%13%
Somewhat disagree12%14%18%17%
Strongly disagree32%31%52%63%
Q38

Voting as a Civic Duty

People often describe the act of voting in elections to be a civic duty. Which of the following statements best describes your thoughts of voting as a duty?

(N = 1,000)
I always feel a sense of civic duty to vote regardless of the election, candidates, issues, or parties.
56%
I never feel a sense of civic duty to vote and instead view voting in elections as a choice.
24%
I sometimes feel a sense of civic duty to vote depending on the election, candidates, issues, or parties.
20%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
I always feel a sense of civic duty to vote regardless of the election, candidates, issues, or parties.47%47%59%73%
I never feel a sense of civic duty to vote and instead view voting in elections as a choice.27%32%21%15%
I sometimes feel a sense of civic duty to vote depending on the election, candidates, issues, or parties.26%21%20%13%
Q39

Racial/Ethnic Voting Expectations

How much do you agree?

“People in my racial or ethnic community expect me to support the same candidates they do”.

(N = 1,000)
20%
13%
40%
17%
9%
Strongly DisagreeSlightly DisagreeNeutralSlightly AgreeStrongly Agree

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly Disagree8%19%25%28%
Slightly Disagree12%11%12%17%
Neutral42%42%37%40%
Slightly Agree21%19%16%13%
Strongly Agree16%10%9%1%
Q40

Importance of Descriptive Representation

How important to you is it that your representative in Congress look like you?

(N = 1,000)
4%
8%
15%
26%
47%
Very importantImportantSomewhat importantNot very importantNot important

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Very important6%6%3%1%
Important14%10%5%3%
Somewhat important25%17%9%7%
Not very important24%20%31%29%
Not important30%46%52%60%
Q41

Support for Gender Quotas in Office

To what extent do you support or oppose the government passing laws such as political gender quotas that require a certain percentage of elected offices to be held by women?

(N = 1,000)
7%
8%
11%
31%
8%
9%
26%
Strongly supportSupportSomewhat supportNeither support nor opposeSomewhat opposeOpposeStrongly oppose

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly support7%10%8%3%
Support12%9%5%4%
Somewhat support13%15%8%6%
Neither support nor oppose38%31%29%28%
Somewhat oppose8%7%6%8%
Oppose7%6%8%17%
Strongly oppose15%22%35%33%
Q42

Political Ideology

In general, how would you describe your own political viewpoint?

(N = 1,000)
11%
12%
9%
32%
10%
17%
9%
Very liberalLiberalSomewhat liberalModerateSomewhat conservativeConservativeVery conservative

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Very liberal17%12%7%7%
Liberal16%10%8%16%
Somewhat liberal12%5%10%11%
Moderate26%39%39%23%
Somewhat conservative11%12%9%7%
Conservative11%14%16%26%
Very conservative6%8%11%12%
Q43

Familiarity with Republican Labels

Lots of people think that parties are too general to describe their viewpoint. Parties are broad descriptors of groups in politics. Some people use different terms to describe themselves. Which of the following terms are you familiar with? Please choose all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
MAGA Republican
61%
Christian Conservative
50%
Traditional Republican
44%
Moderate Republican
41%
Mainstream Republican
31%
America First Republican
30%
Small Government Conservative
22%
I am not familiar with any of these terms
19%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
MAGA Republican63%50%63%74%
Christian Conservative45%45%55%56%
Traditional Republican50%34%44%51%
Moderate Republican40%35%46%47%
Mainstream Republican25%25%32%42%
America First Republican32%24%31%34%
Small Government Conservative20%21%21%26%
I am not familiar with any of these terms21%24%17%11%
Q44

Familiarity with Democratic Labels

Lots of people think that parties are too general to describe their viewpoint. Parties are broad descriptors of groups in politics. Some people use different terms to describe themselves. Which of the following terms are you familiar with? Please choose all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
Liberal Democrat
57%
Democratic Socialist
54%
Progressive Democrat
50%
Moderate Democrat
43%
Mainstream Democrat
32%
Conservative Democrat
31%
Centrist Democrat
25%
I am not familiar with any of these terms
23%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Liberal Democrat61%46%59%68%
Democratic Socialist57%40%57%68%
Progressive Democrat50%40%52%61%
Moderate Democrat41%35%47%54%
Mainstream Democrat32%22%34%43%
Conservative Democrat36%26%32%32%
Centrist Democrat32%18%25%28%
I am not familiar with any of these terms20%31%23%14%
Q45

Identification with Republican Labels

Which of the following political group descriptors do you identify with? Please choose all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
Christian Conservative
14%
MAGA Republican
12%
Traditional Republican
11%
Moderate Republican
11%
America First Republican
10%
Small Government Conservative
8%
Mainstream Republican
4%
I do not identify with any of these
62%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Christian Conservative7%14%17%16%
MAGA Republican6%10%14%17%
Traditional Republican10%9%9%16%
Moderate Republican8%12%11%14%
America First Republican8%8%9%16%
Small Government Conservative5%7%9%12%
Mainstream Republican3%4%3%7%
I do not identify with any of these74%63%60%54%
Q46

Identification with Democratic Labels

Which of the following political group descriptors do you identify with? Please choose all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
Progressive Democrat
12%
Moderate Democrat
12%
Democratic Socialist
11%
Liberal Democrat
11%
Conservative Democrat
6%
Mainstream Democrat
4%
Centrist Democrat
3%
I do not identify with any of these
58%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Progressive Democrat13%11%9%14%
Moderate Democrat7%11%14%16%
Democratic Socialist17%12%6%7%
Liberal Democrat13%9%11%14%
Conservative Democrat8%6%5%6%
Mainstream Democrat0%4%4%5%
Centrist Democrat4%2%3%3%
I do not identify with any of these53%59%63%55%
Q47

More Risk-Averse Party

In your opinion, which party is more risk-averse, the Democratic Party or the Republican Party?

(N = 1,000)
54%
46%
Democratic PartyRepublican Party

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Democratic Party65%54%51%48%
Republican Party35%46%49%52%
Q48

Partisan Alignment in 20 Years

Imagine the United States in 20 years. Do you see Americans being more aligned with Republicans in 20 years, more aligned with Democrats in 20 years, about the same as today, or something else?

(N = 1,000)
Much more aligned with Republicans
9%
Somewhat more aligned with Republicans
9%
About the same as today
37%
Somewhat more aligned with Democrats
19%
Much more aligned with Democrats
13%
More aligned with something other than Democrats and Republicans
12%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Much more aligned with Republicans8%9%10%8%
Somewhat more aligned with Republicans6%8%11%12%
About the same as today37%42%38%31%
Somewhat more aligned with Democrats26%16%16%22%
Much more aligned with Democrats15%14%14%10%
More aligned with something other than Democrats and Republicans8%11%12%17%
Q49

State-Related Tattoos

Which of the following statements best describes you:

(N = 1,000)
I do not have any tattoos related to the state where I live
32%
I have at least one tattoo related to SPORTS in the state where I live
1%
I have at least one tattoo with images related to the state where I live, but NOT about sports
6%
I have both sports and non-sports tattoos related to the state where I live
2%
I do not have any tattoos
58%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
I do not have any tattoos related to the state where I live28%42%39%17%
I have at least one tattoo related to SPORTS in the state where I live1%3%1%0%
I have at least one tattoo with images related to the state where I live, but NOT about sports10%10%3%1%
I have both sports and non-sports tattoos related to the state where I live4%4%1%0%
I do not have any tattoos56%42%56%82%
Q50

Tradition vs. Change in Society

Which of the following comes closer to your views, even if neither are exactly right?

(N = 1,000)
Society works best when people take personal responsibility for their own lives, respect authority, maintain strong family structures, and preserve established traditions
53%
Society works best when people have the freedom to define their own path, embrace cultural diversity, change institutions that limit individual success, and adapt values as the world changes.
47%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Society works best when people take personal responsibility for their own lives, respect authority, maintain strong family structures, and preserve established traditions38%53%56%60%
Society works best when people have the freedom to define their own path, embrace cultural diversity, change institutions that limit individual success, and adapt values as the world changes.62%47%44%40%
Q51

Restrictions on Conservative vs. Progressive Protests

Are political protests supporting conservative causes such as restricting immigration more likely, equally likely, or less likely to face restrictions or be banned by public authorities than political protests supporting progressive causes such as Black Lives Matter?

(N = 1,000)
Conservative protests are more likely to be restricted or banned than progressive protests
22%
Conservative protests and progressive protests are equally likely to be restricted or prohibited
17%
Conservative protests are less likely to be restricted or banned than progressive protests
25%
Don’t know or No opinion
37%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Conservative protests are more likely to be restricted or banned than progressive protests18%20%21%26%
Conservative protests and progressive protests are equally likely to be restricted or prohibited16%19%18%14%
Conservative protests are less likely to be restricted or banned than progressive protests36%21%24%23%
Don’t know or No opinion31%40%37%36%
Q52

Likelihood of Joining a Counterprotest

A counterprotest is when people gather to protest against another protest, usually because they disagree with the original protest’s aims or tactics. If people in your community decided to organize a non-violent counterprotest against an issue you oppose, how likely would you be to participate?

(N = 1,000)
28%
15%
39%
14%
4%
Very UnlikelyUnlikelyNeither Unlikely nor LikelyLikelyVery Likely

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Very Unlikely20%30%29%31%
Unlikely16%13%19%15%
Neither Unlikely nor Likely36%42%40%35%
Likely22%11%11%15%
Very Likely6%4%2%3%
Q53

Past Protest Participation

Have you, personally, participated in a demonstration or protest march before?

(N = 1,000)
69%
20%
9%
3%
NoYes, once or twiceYes, several timesYes, often

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
No62%70%76%67%
Yes, once or twice26%19%14%19%
Yes, several times8%8%7%12%
Yes, often3%3%3%3%
Society, Culture, & Identity
Q54

Flag Burning as Protected Speech

Regardless of whether or not you believe it should be legal, is burning a U.S. flag during a non-violent political protest considered protected free speech?

(N = 1,000)
46%
39%
15%
Yes, it is protected speechNo, it is not protected speechNot sure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes, it is protected speech58%44%45%42%
No, it is not protected speech28%40%40%45%
Not sure14%16%16%13%
Q55

Investment in Post-Industrial Communities

Do you think the federal government should invest more, less, or the same to support communities across the US that have been affected by the decline of manufacturing or mining?

(N = 1,000)
20%
46%
28%
4%
2%
A lot moreMoreThe same as todayLessA lot less

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
A lot more25%23%16%14%
More46%45%45%50%
The same as today25%27%28%31%
Less3%4%5%4%
A lot less0%2%6%2%
Q56

Estimated Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate is the percent of people actively searching for work, but who are not presently employed. Since World War II, the national unemployment rate has ranged from a low of 2 percent to a high of 12 percent.

What is your best guess about today’s US unemployment rate? Even if you are uncertain, please provide us with your best estimate of the percent of people actively searching for work but who are not presently employed.

(N = 1,000)
2%
14%
38%
19%
10%
8%
10%
Between 0.00% and 2.00%Between 2.01% and 3.67%Between 3.68% and 5.33%Between 5.34% and 7.00%Between 7.01% and 8.67%Between 8.68% and 10.33%Between 10.34% and 12.00%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Between 0.00% and 2.00%2%2%2%1%
Between 2.01% and 3.67%9%12%16%19%
Between 3.68% and 5.33%24%29%44%55%
Between 5.34% and 7.00%26%21%16%12%
Between 7.01% and 8.67%17%11%6%6%
Between 8.68% and 10.33%11%12%5%3%
Between 10.34% and 12.00%11%13%10%3%
Q57

Economic Opportunity for the Average Person

How much opportunity is there for the average person to get ahead and do well economically in the United States today?

(N = 1,000)
12%
18%
36%
25%
9%
5 - A great deal4321 - None

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
5 - A great deal4%13%14%16%
419%14%19%23%
335%36%37%37%
230%25%24%20%
1 - None12%11%6%4%
Q58

Best Support for Struggling Communities

Some communities across the U.S. have experienced significant economic hardship (job losses, factory or mine closures, etc) in recent years. In your opinion, how should the U.S. government best support those communities?

(N = 1,000)
The government should invest more in skills and training to help workers adapt.
38%
The government should provide greater financial support to people who have lost their jobs.
25%
The government should invest more in protecting and saving existing industries.
17%
The government should invest more in attracting and developing new industries.
17%
The government should not do anything.
4%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
The government should invest more in skills and training to help workers adapt.36%35%37%44%
The government should provide greater financial support to people who have lost their jobs.35%33%19%12%
The government should invest more in protecting and saving existing industries.18%15%20%16%
The government should invest more in attracting and developing new industries.12%13%18%24%
The government should not do anything.0%4%6%4%
Q59

Government Role in Reducing Inequality

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The U.S. government should do more to reduce differences in income between the rich and the poor.

(N = 1,000)
34%
25%
23%
10%
8%
Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagree

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly agree40%38%29%28%
Agree28%27%24%20%
Neither agree nor disagree23%25%25%19%
Disagree6%6%11%17%
Strongly disagree3%4%11%16%
Q60

Hard Work and Success

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: People who work hard should achieve greater success in life.

(N = 1,000)
4%
4%
20%
38%
35%
Strongly disagreeSomewhat disagreeNeither agree nor disagreeSomewhat agreeStrongly agree

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly disagree3%4%3%3%
Somewhat disagree8%3%2%4%
Neither agree nor disagree26%23%12%17%
Somewhat agree36%32%41%43%
Strongly agree27%37%42%33%
Q61

Self-Placement on Social Respect Ladder

In your society, there are people who tend towards the top and those who are amongst the bottom. On a sliding scale/ladder, indicate where you put yourself on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 is the least respected and 7 is the most respected.

(N = 1,000)
4%
5%
12%
34%
29%
9%
6%
1 - least respected234567 - most respected

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
1 - least respected5%5%4%2%
26%6%5%4%
315%13%9%10%
443%34%32%31%
526%28%28%34%
64%5%14%15%
7 - most respected3%10%9%3%
Q62

Groups Getting More Than Their Fair Share

Some groups get more than their fair share in the United States. Which group or groups below do you think get more than their fair share of government attention and resources? (You may select more than one answer).

Select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
The wealthy
58%
White people
29%
Minorities
24%
Men
23%
The poor
15%
Women
10%
None of the above, groups are treated about equally
9%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
The wealthy67%59%52%56%
White people43%29%23%21%
Minorities16%19%29%31%
Men34%22%17%21%
The poor13%15%17%16%
Women13%10%12%7%
None of the above, groups are treated about equally4%11%13%9%
Q63

Government Blame for Hunger

How strongly would you agree or disagree with the following statement? If you are not sure, please select “not sure.”

If the government does not help to feed an adult who cannot feed themself, the government is to blame for that person’s hunger.

(N = 1,000)
15%
22%
21%
20%
13%
9%
Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeNot sure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly agree20%13%15%11%
Agree26%19%19%25%
Neither agree nor disagree22%25%18%18%
Disagree16%19%17%26%
Strongly disagree6%13%22%12%
Not sure10%10%9%8%
Q64

Opinion of Cryptocurrencies

Do you generally have a positive or negative opinion of cryptocurrencies?

(N = 1,000)
23%
24%
40%
10%
4%
Very negativeFairly negativeNeither positive nor negativeFairly positiveVery positive

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Very negative26%15%21%35%
Fairly negative23%18%26%28%
Neither positive nor negative37%47%43%30%
Fairly positive12%13%6%6%
Very positive1%7%4%1%
Q65

Expanding Legal Immigration Pathways

Would you support expanding legal pathways to enter the United States, including temporary worker programs, as a way to reduce illegal crossings at the border?

(N = 1,000)
34%
26%
20%
7%
11%
1%
Would strongly supportWould somewhat supportNeutralWould somewhat opposeWould strongly opposePrefer not to answer

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Would strongly support38%32%34%33%
Would somewhat support24%26%28%26%
Neutral28%21%20%15%
Would somewhat oppose4%8%6%9%
Would strongly oppose5%12%12%16%
Prefer not to answer1%2%1%1%
Q66

Preferred Immigrant Origin Country Type

If the U.S. were to prioritize immigrants from certain countries, which type of country should it favor?

(N = 1,000)
A country that provides mutual military support with the U.S.
20%
A country that imports a lot from the U.S.
13%
A country where a lot of Americans live
10%
A country that exports a lot to the U.S.
8%
None of the above
50%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
A country that provides mutual military support with the U.S.21%21%21%19%
A country that imports a lot from the U.S.17%14%10%9%
A country where a lot of Americans live8%14%6%8%
A country that exports a lot to the U.S.14%9%5%3%
None of the above39%43%57%61%
Q67

Views on Immigrant Remittances

Thinking about immigrants living and working in the United States who send some of their earnings to family or communities in other countries, which statement is closest to your own opinion?

(N = 1,000)
This is generally positive because it shows immigrants are hardworking and supporting families and communities in need.
25%
This is generally acceptable because people should be free to use their earned money as they choose.
36%
This is concerning because money earned in the United States should mostly stay here.
9%
This is concerning because it may show that some immigrants remain more attached to their home countries than to the United States.
6%
This is concerning because it may encourage more unauthorized immigration.
9%
I do not know enough to say.
12%
Other or None of the above.
2%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
This is generally positive because it shows immigrants are hardworking and supporting families and communities in need.24%23%24%29%
This is generally acceptable because people should be free to use their earned money as they choose.38%36%37%33%
This is concerning because money earned in the United States should mostly stay here.7%12%9%8%
This is concerning because it may show that some immigrants remain more attached to their home countries than to the United States.5%5%6%9%
This is concerning because it may encourage more unauthorized immigration.8%9%11%10%
I do not know enough to say.14%13%10%10%
Other or None of the above.3%2%2%2%
Q68

Homeschool Withdrawal Experience

Have you ever formally withdrawn a child from public or private school to homeschool them instead, for at least one full school year (not including remote or virtual learning through a school during COVID-19)?

(N = 1,000)
No
60%
Yes
10%
Not applicable - I am not a parent
30%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
No35%63%66%72%
Yes7%14%10%7%
Not applicable - I am not a parent58%23%24%20%
Q69

Higher Education Institutions of Concern

When you think about problems in American higher education, which type of institution(s) concerns you the most? Select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
Elite private universities (Ivy League, highly selective schools)
33%
For-profit colleges
33%
Large public research universities (state flagship universities)
19%
Community colleges (city/county community colleges)
12%
I don’t have major concerns about higher education
32%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Elite private universities (Ivy League, highly selective schools)28%32%33%40%
For-profit colleges32%34%32%31%
Large public research universities (state flagship universities)20%19%20%18%
Community colleges (city/county community colleges)18%14%11%7%
I don’t have major concerns about higher education36%30%32%33%
Q70

Voucher Eligibility by Family Income

Some states have school voucher programs that allow parents to use tax dollars to send their children to the private school of their choice. Which families should be able to receive tuition payment support from programs like this?

(N = 1,000)
Absolutely no families should receive tuition support for private schools.
25%
Low-income families only
16%
Low-income and middle-income families only
39%
Low-income, middle-income, and high-income families
20%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Absolutely no families should receive tuition support for private schools.16%24%27%33%
Low-income families only24%16%16%7%
Low-income and middle-income families only42%40%38%36%
Low-income, middle-income, and high-income families17%20%19%23%
Q71

Voucher-Eligible Private School Types

Some states have school voucher programs in which families can use tax dollars to send their children to private K-12 schools. Which of the following types of private schools, if any, do you feel parents should be able to use tax dollars to fund their children’s education? Please select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
Special Education schools
57%
Independent preparatory academies
36%
Classical academies
32%
Religious schools
30%
Montessori schools
28%
Military schools
27%
Boarding schools
24%
None
27%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Special Education schools51%58%60%58%
Independent preparatory academies36%39%36%31%
Classical academies31%32%32%31%
Religious schools27%28%31%35%
Montessori schools27%30%26%29%
Military schools23%26%30%30%
Boarding schools31%25%22%19%
None23%26%29%29%
Q72

Family Member with Developmental Disability

Does anyone in your family live with an intellectual or developmental disability such as autism, Down Syndrome, or another similar condition?

(N = 1,000)
20%
76%
4%
YesNoDon't/prefer not to answer

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes19%25%21%12%
No70%72%76%87%
Don't/prefer not to answer11%4%3%1%
Q73

Limiting Illness or Disability

Are you hampered in your daily life activities by any long-standing illness or disability, infirmity or mental health condition?

(N = 1,000)
10%
15%
13%
62%
Yes, a lotYes, to some extentYes, a littleNo

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes, a lot8%12%11%7%
Yes, to some extent18%16%12%13%
Yes, a little16%10%12%16%
No59%61%65%65%
Q74

Support for MAHA Movement

Do you consider yourself to be a supporter of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement?

(N = 1,000)
Yes
32%
No
44%
Not sure / Haven’t heard about it
24%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes22%33%29%40%
No51%40%43%45%
Not sure / Haven’t heard about it26%27%28%15%
Q75

Perceived Harm of Smoking

In general, how harmful do you feel smoking is to adults who smoke?

(N = 1,000)
76%
20%
3%
1%
Very harmfulSomewhat harmfulNot too harmfulNot at all harmful

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Very harmful73%70%79%84%
Somewhat harmful24%23%17%15%
Not too harmful2%6%3%0%
Not at all harmful2%1%1%0%
Q76

Lowering the Drinking Age to 18

Would you support or oppose a constitutional amendment to lower the legal drinking age to 18?

(N = 1,000)
18%
58%
19%
5%
SupportOpposeNeither Support/OpposeDon’t Know

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Support24%20%15%12%
Oppose44%59%62%66%
Neither Support/Oppose23%17%17%20%
Don’t Know9%5%5%2%
Q77

Party Representing Disabled People

Do you think that the interests of Disabled People are better represented by the Democratic Party or the Republican Party?

(N = 1,000)
Much more by the Democratic Party
27%
Somewhat more by the Democratic Party
10%
Slightly more by the Democratic Party
9%
Neither by the Democratic nor the Republican Party
37%
Slightly more by the Republican Party
5%
Somewhat more by the Republican Party
5%
Much more by the Republican Party
7%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Much more by the Democratic Party22%26%29%31%
Somewhat more by the Democratic Party15%9%8%10%
Slightly more by the Democratic Party13%11%6%5%
Neither by the Democratic nor the Republican Party37%37%42%31%
Slightly more by the Republican Party5%5%5%4%
Somewhat more by the Republican Party4%4%3%8%
Much more by the Republican Party3%8%7%11%
Q78

Gun Ownership and Public Safety

Overall, how do you think widespread private ownership of guns affects public safety in the United States?

(N = 1,000)
Makes society much less safe
23%
Makes society somewhat less safe
11%
Makes society slightly less safe
9%
Makes society neither more nor less safe
25%
Makes society slightly more safe
8%
Makes society somewhat more safe
9%
Makes society much more safe
15%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Makes society much less safe22%20%22%29%
Makes society somewhat less safe14%10%10%13%
Makes society slightly less safe12%9%10%5%
Makes society neither more nor less safe30%28%24%18%
Makes society slightly more safe7%9%7%7%
Makes society somewhat more safe6%9%12%10%
Makes society much more safe9%15%15%18%
Q79

Supported Women's Sports Policies

Recently, people have been debating potential policies involving women’s sports. Please select all of the policies below that you support. (Check all that you support)

(N = 1,000)
Ban all biological men from participating in women’s collegiate sports.
52%
Allow universities to keep their large football teams even if it means that they violate the Title IX requirements to have proportionate male and female sports participation.
15%
Allow transgender women to compete in women’s collegiate sports if they have taken medication to reduce their testosterone levels.
13%
Allow transgender women to compete in women’s collegiate sports as long as they identify as a woman.
12%
No longer require universities to provide a similar number of opportunities for male and female students to compete in sports (proportionate to enrollment)
10%
Ban biological women from competing in women’s collegiate sports if their natural levels of testosterone exceed certain thresholds.
10%
None of the above
23%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Ban all biological men from participating in women’s collegiate sports.32%52%55%66%
Allow universities to keep their large football teams even if it means that they violate the Title IX requirements to have proportionate male and female sports participation.20%12%16%14%
Allow transgender women to compete in women’s collegiate sports if they have taken medication to reduce their testosterone levels.19%10%11%12%
Allow transgender women to compete in women’s collegiate sports as long as they identify as a woman.19%10%11%8%
No longer require universities to provide a similar number of opportunities for male and female students to compete in sports (proportionate to enrollment)12%7%11%11%
Ban biological women from competing in women’s collegiate sports if their natural levels of testosterone exceed certain thresholds.11%11%7%12%
None of the above27%24%23%17%
Q80

Transgender Bathroom Access

To what extent do you support or oppose allowing transgender people to use public bathrooms that match the gender identity they identify with?

(N = 1,000)
38%
11%
24%
8%
19%
Strongly opposeSomewhat opposeNeither oppose nor supportSomewhat supportStrongly support

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly oppose23%38%44%43%
Somewhat oppose10%9%11%14%
Neither oppose nor support28%27%26%17%
Somewhat support12%7%5%9%
Strongly support27%19%14%17%
Q81

Regulating Clothing by Assigned Gender

How much do you agree or disagree with this statement: Government should regulate what type of clothing citizens should wear in public based on the gender they are assigned to at birth.

(N = 1,000)
5%
3%
2%
18%
3%
13%
55%
Agree stronglyAgreeAgree somewhatNeither agree nor disagreeDisagree somewhatDisagreeDisagree strongly

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Agree strongly5%8%3%5%
Agree4%5%1%2%
Agree somewhat4%3%2%1%
Neither agree nor disagree24%16%18%15%
Disagree somewhat3%4%4%3%
Disagree10%11%13%18%
Disagree strongly50%53%59%56%
Q82

Young Men and Women Understanding Each Other

‘Young men and women just don’t understand each other these days.’

To what extent do you agree?

(N = 1,000)
14%
26%
39%
14%
7%
Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly Agree14%18%15%9%
Agree33%24%27%20%
Neutral34%37%38%48%
Disagree12%13%14%17%
Strongly Disagree8%8%7%7%
Q83

All Drag as Obscene

Drag performances are a type of entertainment where people dress up and perform for audiences, typically presenting themselves as a different gender. This often involves a man dressing up as a woman, but sometimes a woman might dress up as a man. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It doesn’t matter where the performance is occurring or what the performing is doing or saying. All drag is obscene content.”

(N = 1,000)
10%
8%
8%
21%
8%
14%
30%
Agree stronglyAgreeAgree somewhatNeither agree nor disagreeDisagree somewhatDisagreeDisagree strongly

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Agree strongly8%13%10%10%
Agree10%9%7%6%
Agree somewhat9%5%7%10%
Neither agree nor disagree26%25%17%14%
Disagree somewhat2%8%9%14%
Disagree15%11%16%18%
Disagree strongly30%29%34%28%
Q84

Drag as Free Speech

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement: Drag performances are a form of free speech.

(N = 1,000)
32%
22%
12%
19%
5%
5%
6%
Strongly AgreeAgreeSomewhat AgreeNeither Agree nor DisagreeSomewhat disagreeDisagreeStrongly Disagree

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly Agree38%32%34%25%
Agree20%21%23%23%
Somewhat Agree13%12%11%13%
Neither Agree nor Disagree16%22%20%15%
Somewhat disagree9%4%2%5%
Disagree3%2%4%10%
Strongly Disagree1%6%6%10%
Q85

Banning Drag Queen Story Hours

Parents might choose to bring their children to listen to a drag queen read children’s books in “drag queen story hours.” These events often occur in public libraries. Do you agree or disagree that local libraries should be banned from hosting “drag queen story hours”?

(N = 1,000)
25%
12%
19%
10%
31%
3%
Agree stronglyAgree somewhatNeither agree nor disagreeDisagree somewhatDisagree stronglyNot sure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Agree strongly12%22%31%35%
Agree somewhat16%11%9%11%
Neither agree nor disagree24%21%19%13%
Disagree somewhat10%8%11%14%
Disagree strongly35%35%30%24%
Not sure4%3%1%3%
Q86

Banning All Drag Performances

To what extent do you agree with the following statement: All drag performances, whether in public or in private, should be illegal.

(N = 1,000)
9%
4%
5%
17%
9%
15%
42%
Strongly AgreeAgreeSomewhat AgreeNeither Agree nor DisagreeSomewhat DisagreeDisagreeStrongly Disagree

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly Agree1%12%9%10%
Agree7%3%3%3%
Somewhat Agree3%6%4%6%
Neither Agree nor Disagree22%17%17%12%
Somewhat Disagree8%9%10%9%
Disagree13%11%17%20%
Strongly Disagree45%43%41%39%
Q87

Banning Public Drag Visible to Children

To what extent do you agree with the following statement: All public drag performances, no matter the location, should be illegal if a child could possibly see the performance.

(N = 1,000)
20%
15%
21%
16%
28%
Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagree

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly agree14%22%18%24%
Agree12%13%20%19%
Neither agree nor disagree26%24%18%15%
Disagree15%12%19%19%
Strongly disagree34%29%26%23%
Q88

Some Drag Suitable for Children

To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Some drag performances are suitable for children, but others are not.

(N = 1,000)
10%
16%
11%
23%
5%
9%
26%
Strongly AgreeAgreeSomewhat AgreeNeither Agree nor DisagreeSomewhat DisagreeDisagreeStrongly Disagree

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly Agree13%11%6%9%
Agree22%15%18%10%
Somewhat Agree13%11%11%11%
Neither Agree nor Disagree27%22%22%20%
Somewhat Disagree6%3%6%7%
Disagree5%9%10%10%
Strongly Disagree14%27%27%34%
Q89

Personal Experiences with Drag

Have you ever done any of the following? Please select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
Watched a TV show, like RuPaul’s Drag Race, that features drag
33%
Attended a drag performance
26%
Known a drag performer
19%
Taken a child to a drag story hour
2%
Performed in drag yourself
1%
I have not done any of these
52%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Watched a TV show, like RuPaul’s Drag Race, that features drag39%35%33%25%
Attended a drag performance23%30%23%24%
Known a drag performer19%19%18%17%
Taken a child to a drag story hour2%3%0%1%
Performed in drag yourself0%2%2%0%
I have not done any of these49%49%53%60%
Q90

Legality of Minors Seeing Drag

Which of the following best describes your opinion?

(N = 1,000)
It should be illegal for a child under age 18 to see a drag performance of any kind, no matter the location or the content of the performance.
33%
It should be illegal for a child under age 18 to see a drag performance only if the content of the performance is “mature” or oriented towards adults, meaning other types of drag performances would be legal for a child to see.
31%
Government should not regulate whether a child under age 18 can see a drag performance or what type of drag performance a child can see.
37%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
It should be illegal for a child under age 18 to see a drag performance of any kind, no matter the location or the content of the performance.16%34%39%40%
It should be illegal for a child under age 18 to see a drag performance only if the content of the performance is “mature” or oriented towards adults, meaning other types of drag performances would be legal for a child to see.48%29%24%25%
Government should not regulate whether a child under age 18 can see a drag performance or what type of drag performance a child can see.36%37%37%36%
Q91

Data Center in Your Community

How would you feel about a data center being built in your community?

(N = 1,000)
6%
11%
21%
12%
46%
4%
Strongly SupportSomewhat SupportNeither Support nor OpposeSomewhat OpposeStrongly OpposeUnsure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly Support2%8%6%8%
Somewhat Support9%14%8%13%
Neither Support nor Oppose22%20%23%19%
Somewhat Oppose10%12%14%12%
Strongly Oppose50%43%47%44%
Unsure7%4%3%4%
Q92

Party Favoring Data Centers

Which political party do you think is more in favor of building data centers?

(N = 1,000)
10%
51%
28%
11%
Democratic PartyRepublican PartyBoth are equally in favorNeither party is in favor

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Democratic Party11%14%7%9%
Republican Party47%42%53%64%
Both are equally in favor30%30%33%21%
Neither party is in favor12%15%8%7%
Q93

Support for In-State Data Centers

Before thinking about any specific data center proposal, do you generally support or oppose building new or additional data centers in the state where you live? By data centers, we mean buildings filled with computer equipment that powers streaming services, artificial intelligence (AI), online banking, and other things.

(N = 1,000)
8%
15%
25%
16%
33%
4%
Strongly supportSupportNeither support nor opposeOpposeStrongly opposeDon’t know or not sure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly support5%11%4%10%
Support14%15%12%18%
Neither support nor oppose25%25%28%22%
Oppose15%14%17%16%
Strongly oppose37%32%34%31%
Don’t know or not sure5%3%5%3%
Q94

Pace of Data Center Development

Thinking about data centers in the state where you live, the development process is:

(N = 1,000)
Too slow; it should be sped up so projects can be built more quickly
6%
Moving forward at about the right speed
20%
Too fast; more time is needed for more thorough research and/or regulation
45%
Don’t know or not sure
29%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Too slow; it should be sped up so projects can be built more quickly3%7%4%7%
Moving forward at about the right speed25%24%13%18%
Too fast; more time is needed for more thorough research and/or regulation43%41%47%50%
Don’t know or not sure29%28%35%25%
Q95

Data Center Benefits vs. Costs

When it comes to data center projects in the state where you live, which comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right?

(N = 1,000)
The economic benefits of new data centers, such as jobs and tax revenue, outweigh their costs to the state’s water and energy resources.
31%
The costs of new data centers to the state’s water and energy resources outweigh their economic benefits, such as jobs and tax revenues.
69%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
The economic benefits of new data centers, such as jobs and tax revenue, outweigh their costs to the state’s water and energy resources.30%33%28%33%
The costs of new data centers to the state’s water and energy resources outweigh their economic benefits, such as jobs and tax revenues.70%67%72%67%
Q96

Desired State Action on Data Centers

What should leaders in your state be doing when it comes to data center development? Please select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
Ensure the public and local residents can participate in and influence decision-making
53%
Require data center developers to provide benefits to the communities where they operate
50%
Restrict the amount of water and energy used by data centers
48%
Encourage data center development with some regulations
26%
Leave decisions to local governments
13%
Encourage data center development without new regulations
6%
Don’t know or not sure
13%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Ensure the public and local residents can participate in and influence decision-making55%48%51%60%
Require data center developers to provide benefits to the communities where they operate45%44%55%57%
Restrict the amount of water and energy used by data centers48%42%52%52%
Encourage data center development with some regulations22%25%25%30%
Leave decisions to local governments14%11%11%17%
Encourage data center development without new regulations9%8%3%4%
Don’t know or not sure11%17%14%9%
Q97

Data Centers and National Security

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Data centers are important for national security and competitiveness.

(N = 1,000)
11%
21%
29%
12%
18%
9%
Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon’t know or not sure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly agree4%12%11%15%
Agree17%21%22%25%
Neither agree nor disagree26%26%36%28%
Disagree17%10%11%12%
Strongly disagree28%21%13%9%
Don’t know or not sure8%10%8%11%
Q98

Resident Influence on Major Projects

Thinking about major development projects such as data centers, how much influence do you think ordinary residents generally have over decisions about whether and where these projects are built?

(N = 1,000)
7%
19%
44%
20%
10%
A great dealA fair amountNot very muchNone at allDon’t know or not sure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
A great deal4%10%7%5%
A fair amount25%19%18%18%
Not very much38%38%44%55%
None at all17%21%23%19%
Don’t know or not sure16%12%8%3%
Q99

Confidence Officials Heed Residents

How confident are you that government officials responsible for data center development in your area would take the views of local residents into account when making decisions about whether and where data centers are built?

(N = 1,000)
5%
22%
32%
30%
11%
Very confidentSomewhat confidentNot too confidentNot at all confidentDon’t know or not sure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Very confident3%8%3%6%
Somewhat confident28%23%19%18%
Not too confident32%25%36%38%
Not at all confident23%31%33%32%
Don’t know or not sure14%13%9%5%
Q100

Perceived Say in Government

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

People like me don’t have any say about what the government does.

(N = 1,000)
26%
33%
17%
15%
6%
4%
Agree stronglyAgree somewhatNeither agree nor disagreeDisagree somewhatDisagree stronglyDon’t know or not sure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Agree strongly20%30%30%22%
Agree somewhat29%28%35%42%
Neither agree nor disagree24%18%15%11%
Disagree somewhat19%12%11%19%
Disagree strongly5%6%6%6%
Don’t know or not sure3%6%3%1%
Q101

Direction of U.S. Democracy

Would you say democracy in the United States is becoming…

(N = 1,000)
3%
7%
17%
27%
36%
9%
Much strongerSomewhat strongerAbout the sameSomewhat weakerMuch weakerDon’t know or not sure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Much stronger3%5%3%2%
Somewhat stronger9%8%6%6%
About the same16%19%20%15%
Somewhat weaker32%20%27%31%
Much weaker30%36%37%42%
Don’t know or not sure10%12%8%4%
Q102

Importance of Home State

How important is the state where you live to you?

(N = 1,000)
5%
8%
15%
19%
33%
20%
Not at all importantSlightly importantSomewhat importantModerately importantVery importantExtremely important

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Not at all important4%6%7%5%
Slightly important10%7%6%10%
Somewhat important21%15%14%10%
Moderately important28%18%18%13%
Very important25%29%36%42%
Extremely important13%25%20%21%
Q103

Features of Local Public Spaces

Next, we are interested in learning about the local community where you live.

To the best of your knowledge, which of the following currently exists in a public space in your community? Check all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
A public park
85%
A hospital
73%
A Chick-fil-A restaurant
52%
An art museum
43%
A Confederate or Civil War monument
18%
A memorial about a mass shooting
7%
None of the above
6%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
A public park76%83%88%94%
A hospital70%73%72%76%
A Chick-fil-A restaurant54%51%55%50%
An art museum47%45%38%42%
A Confederate or Civil War monument22%15%19%20%
A memorial about a mass shooting11%7%4%7%
None of the above9%7%7%4%
Q104

Responsibility for Road Repair

In your opinion, who should be responsible for fixing roads in your community? Please select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
My city or county government
78%
My state government
59%
Congress
9%
Private companies
7%
The President
5%
Nonprofits
2%
No one or none of the above
4%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
My city or county government74%73%86%80%
My state government58%62%58%57%
Congress9%9%12%7%
Private companies12%8%7%3%
The President8%7%4%2%
Nonprofits7%2%1%0%
No one or none of the above8%6%2%1%
Q105

Trust in Local Prosecutor

How much trust do you have in your local prosecutor?

(N = 1,000)
11%
45%
31%
14%
A good deal of trustSome trustNot much trustNo trust at all

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
A good deal of trust5%10%15%14%
Some trust54%37%40%52%
Not much trust31%35%30%26%
No trust at all11%18%15%8%
Q106

Responsibility for Child Care Costs

Who do you think should primarily cover the costs of child care for children under school age?

(N = 1,000)
47%
45%
8%
The familyThe government/public fundsThe employers

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
The family26%42%55%65%
The government/public funds68%50%34%29%
The employers6%8%11%6%
Q107

Patrick Clancy's Perceived Involvement

As of September 5th 2026, the public trial contained no evidence that Patrick Clancy directly participated in the children’s deaths and was not charged. Both sides (prosecution and defense) have agreed that Lindsay Clancy physically caused these deaths. The legal dispute concerns whether she was criminally responsible given her mental state at the time.

Before today, based on what you had seen or heard about the Lindsay Clancy case, how likely do you think it was that Patrick Clancy directly participated in causing any of the three children’s deaths?

(N = 1,000)
Definitely did NOT participate
25%
Probably did NOT participate
13%
Equally likely to have participated or not
8%
Probably participated
8%
Definitely participated
10%
I have heard about the case but do not know enough about it to judge
21%
I have not heard of the case before today
14%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Definitely did NOT participate21%20%28%35%
Probably did NOT participate8%11%13%23%
Equally likely to have participated or not17%9%6%3%
Probably participated12%10%7%3%
Definitely participated5%13%10%9%
I have heard about the case but do not know enough about it to judge17%19%25%21%
I have not heard of the case before today20%18%11%6%
Q108

Media Source for Clancy Trial

As you may be aware, the Lindsay Clancy trial recently concluded in Massachusetts. The judge declared a mistrial after a deadlocked jury was unable to unanimously agree on a verdict. Which of the following media sources best describes how you learned about the case or sought about information about its history and developments?

(N = 1,000)
Tik Tok, Instagram, or other social media
24%
National TV shows (Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNN)
24%
Local TV news
14%
Newspapers/magazines - print or online websites of newspapers/magazines
7%
Radio
3%
Other
4%
I don’t know about this trial/case or I didn’t follow the case much
24%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Tik Tok, Instagram, or other social media36%32%18%7%
National TV shows (Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNN)12%16%27%42%
Local TV news9%10%18%22%
Newspapers/magazines - print or online websites of newspapers/magazines4%7%6%8%
Radio2%3%3%4%
Other7%4%4%2%
I don’t know about this trial/case or I didn’t follow the case much30%30%23%15%
Technology, Security, and Global Affairs
Q109

Financial Markets Work Experience

People are thinking a lot these days about geopolitics, especially those who work in markets. Do you work/have you worked in financial markets in the past 5 years? (e.g., Banks, Investment Firms, Capital Markets, Trading)

(N = 1,000)
Yes, I have worked in the industry in the past 5 years
5%
No, I have not worked in the industry in the past 5 years
95%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes, I have worked in the industry in the past 5 years6%7%5%2%
No, I have not worked in the industry in the past 5 years94%93%95%98%
Q110

Attention to International Affairs

People have many things competing for their attention in their daily lives. Thinking about a typical week, how much attention, if any, do you personally pay to news and developments about international affairs and U.S. foreign policy?

(N = 1,000)
18%
27%
33%
15%
7%
A great dealQuite a bitSomeVery littleNone at all

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
A great deal15%18%17%22%
Quite a bit19%26%27%37%
Some41%32%31%30%
Very little17%17%17%7%
None at all8%7%8%5%
Q111

Foreign Aid Cuts and U.S. Image

In 2025, the United States significantly cut its foreign aid spending, while China has continued its own foreign aid to fill some of that gap. What impact do you think this had on the image of the United States in the world?

(N = 1,000)
4%
9%
22%
27%
28%
10%
Made it much betterMade it somewhat betterNo real effectMade it somewhat worseMade it much worseI don’t know

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Made it much better5%3%3%5%
Made it somewhat better9%8%12%8%
No real effect17%19%23%28%
Made it somewhat worse31%30%25%23%
Made it much worse29%27%24%32%
I don’t know10%12%12%4%
Q112

Support for U.S. Human Rights Criticism

Do you support or oppose U.S. criticisms of human rights abuses in other countries?

(N = 1,000)
28%
28%
29%
7%
8%
Strongly supportSomewhat supportNeither support nor opposeSomewhat opposeStrongly oppose

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly support26%20%28%42%
Somewhat support24%28%30%31%
Neither support nor oppose37%35%26%16%
Somewhat oppose6%8%6%6%
Strongly oppose7%9%10%5%
Q113

U.S. Response to Democratic Backsliding Abroad

When governments in other countries actively undermine their own democracies, by doing things like shutting down independent news media, interfering with courts, or changing election rules to stay in power, which of the following actions, if any, do you think the United States government should take? Select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
Issue official statements criticizing those foreign leaders
31%
Publicly speak out in support of the local opposition parties fighting for democracy
30%
Impose economic sanctions on foreign officials who undermine democracy
29%
Provide financial grants or technology to help local opposition groups.
12%
Unsure
17%
None of the above: the US should not get involved in the internal affairs of other countries
28%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Issue official statements criticizing those foreign leaders32%29%28%36%
Publicly speak out in support of the local opposition parties fighting for democracy41%26%27%32%
Impose economic sanctions on foreign officials who undermine democracy26%32%25%33%
Provide financial grants or technology to help local opposition groups.21%14%9%7%
Unsure14%21%18%16%
None of the above: the US should not get involved in the internal affairs of other countries30%25%31%27%
Q114

Ukraine War and U.S. Security

In your opinion, does the outcome of the war in Ukraine directly affect American National Security interests?

(N = 1,000)
33%
45%
22%
Yes, a lotYes, a littleNo

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes, a lot29%30%33%40%
Yes, a little49%41%45%45%
No22%29%21%15%
Q115

Perceived Trump Position on Ukraine

What do you understand to be President Donald Trump’s position on how strongly the US should help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s invasion?

(N = 1,000)
Do not give any support to Ukraine
16%
Give a little support to Ukraine
36%
Give a lot of support to Ukraine
14%
Use the full extent of American power to help Ukraine win
7%
Hard to say
27%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Do not give any support to Ukraine15%18%17%12%
Give a little support to Ukraine37%29%40%41%
Give a lot of support to Ukraine15%15%12%16%
Use the full extent of American power to help Ukraine win6%8%5%9%
Hard to say27%31%26%23%
Q116

Iran Threat and Trump's Handling

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

The Islamic Republic regime in Iran poses a serious threat to international security, and President Trump is doing a good job addressing this threat in order to protect the United States, American citizens, and international security.

(N = 1,000)
17%
18%
11%
9%
33%
10%
2%
Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeNeither agree nor disagreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeI am not surePrefer not to answer

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly agree10%10%20%29%
Somewhat agree17%20%17%16%
Neither agree nor disagree11%15%12%7%
Somewhat disagree8%8%12%8%
Strongly disagree33%35%27%37%
I am not sure16%11%9%4%
Prefer not to answer4%2%2%0%
Q117

Country Facing Rising Geopolitical Risk

In your opinion, which country faces a rising geopolitical risk?

(N = 1,000)
23%
22%
19%
5%
31%
TaiwanIranChinaIraqNot sure

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Taiwan23%18%19%33%
Iran22%25%22%20%
China19%19%21%17%
Iraq6%7%5%4%
Not sure31%31%34%27%
Q118

Gender of Myanmar's Leader

Is the current leader of Myanmar a woman or a man?

(N = 1,000)
23%
8%
69%
ManWomanDon’t know

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Man22%24%24%20%
Woman2%9%8%11%
Don’t know76%66%68%69%
Q119

Women in Ukraine's Parliament

In the Parliament of Ukraine, are women a minority or a majority of members?

(N = 1,000)
36%
8%
3%
53%
Women are a minorityAbout equally dividedWomen are a majorityDon’t know

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Women are a minority24%39%37%40%
About equally divided11%9%7%6%
Women are a majority5%3%3%2%
Don’t know60%48%53%52%
Q120

Preferred Local Partners in Middle East

When the United States intervenes in civil conflicts in the Middle East, which local actor should the US prioritize working with to establish local security? Please select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
The US should not partner with local actors in foreign conflicts
39%
The central government, even if it is weak, corrupt, or lacks local influence
13%
Local traditional or tribal leaders, even if they operate outside formal legal system
13%
Local civilian militias, even if they are organized along ethnic or religious lines
9%
Other / Don’t know
35%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
The US should not partner with local actors in foreign conflicts31%32%43%50%
The central government, even if it is weak, corrupt, or lacks local influence17%17%9%9%
Local traditional or tribal leaders, even if they operate outside formal legal system18%14%9%9%
Local civilian militias, even if they are organized along ethnic or religious lines12%12%6%5%
Other / Don’t know34%36%37%33%
Q121

Justifying Support for an Invaded Asian Country

Please imagine that a country with a predominantly ASIAN population is invaded in the near future. If the United States were to consider helping this country, which of the following factors would be most important in justifying U.S. support? Please select one of the following options.

(N = 1,000)
The country's strategic importance to U.S. national security.
23%
The potential humanitarian consequences for the country's population.
21%
The fact that the country was attacked and is defending itself.
16%
The country's commitment to democratic values.
11%
The country's ability to contribute to the U.S. economic interests.
10%
The extent to which the country shares cultural ties with the U.S.
6%
I would not support helping this country in the conflict.
13%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
The country's strategic importance to U.S. national security.18%20%23%33%
The potential humanitarian consequences for the country's population.22%20%23%18%
The fact that the country was attacked and is defending itself.22%16%12%13%
The country's commitment to democratic values.8%8%12%15%
The country's ability to contribute to the U.S. economic interests.15%13%8%7%
The extent to which the country shares cultural ties with the U.S.5%8%7%4%
I would not support helping this country in the conflict.10%16%16%10%
Q122

Perceived Motive for Attacking Statue of Liberty

Imagine that during a war with the United States, China deliberately destroyed the Statue of Liberty. Why do you think that China would choose to destroy the Statue of Liberty rather than another target?

(N = 1,000)
To provoke a strong response from the United States
40%
To express hostility towards the United States' democratic and liberal identity
37%
To gain territorial control by demoralizing the American public
9%
To gain a military advantage
3%
Not sure
13%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
To provoke a strong response from the United States40%38%41%41%
To express hostility towards the United States' democratic and liberal identity38%35%32%42%
To gain territorial control by demoralizing the American public4%12%8%8%
To gain a military advantage3%3%3%1%
Not sure15%12%16%8%
Q123

Expected Aid: Allies vs. Neutrals

Assume both countries are equally important to U.S. interest, which is more likely to receive greater U.S. economic support:

(N = 1,000)
A reliable U.S. ally
61%
A country that remains neutral between the U.S. and another great power (e.g. China)
11%
Not enough information to say
28%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
A reliable U.S. ally63%59%58%66%
A country that remains neutral between the U.S. and another great power (e.g. China)18%14%8%3%
Not enough information to say19%27%34%31%
Q124

Justifications for Rebel Rule

Which of the following, if any, would be the reason to consider a rebel group’s rule as justified? Please select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
It protects residents from violence.
36%
Most residents freely support its rule.
31%
It provides residents with basic services, such as health services.
27%
It allows the community’s existing institutions to continue making rules
15%
Not sure.
22%
None of these reasons would justify its rule.
19%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
It protects residents from violence.42%42%27%30%
Most residents freely support its rule.35%28%23%38%
It provides residents with basic services, such as health services.32%30%21%23%
It allows the community’s existing institutions to continue making rules12%19%11%15%
Not sure.17%21%31%19%
None of these reasons would justify its rule.14%14%23%28%
Q125

Preferred Forces in a Civil War

Imagine country A is experiencing a civil war. The government is deciding how to organize the forces it will use to fight the conflict. Which of the following options would you most support?

(N = 1,000)
Country A's own military
46%
A private military security company hired by the government
5%
Armed forces sent by another country
4%
A foreign armed group hired by the government
3%
Foreign fighters
1%
A combination of Country A's military and one of the above
40%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Country A's own military46%36%48%58%
A private military security company hired by the government6%8%5%1%
Armed forces sent by another country3%6%4%2%
A foreign armed group hired by the government3%7%2%0%
Foreign fighters3%2%1%0%
A combination of Country A's military and one of the above39%40%40%39%
Q126

U.S. Global Economic Status

What do you think of the United States’ current global economic status?

(N = 1,000)
The United States is currently the world’s number one economy
16%
The United States is currently one of the world’s top economies
40%
The United States is no longer one of the world’s top economies
29%
The United States is far behind other world top economies
9%
Other
7%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
The United States is currently the world’s number one economy10%14%14%27%
The United States is currently one of the world’s top economies39%37%46%40%
The United States is no longer one of the world’s top economies33%31%25%25%
The United States is far behind other world top economies10%9%9%6%
Other8%10%6%2%
Q127

SpaceX Effect on Program Support

The U.S. military wants to build a space-based system to shoot down enemy missiles. The private company chosen to build the missile defense satellites will receive $200 Billion in U.S. government funding. One company bidding is SpaceX, controlled by Elon Musk. How would you feel about this program if SpaceX wins this contract?

(N = 1,000)
I would be LESS likely to support if the government gives the contract to SpaceX / Elon Musk
42%
It would make NO DIFFERENCE to me if the government gives the contract to SpaceX / Elon Musk
39%
I would be MORE likely to support if the government gives the contract to SpaceX / Elon Musk
19%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
I would be LESS likely to support if the government gives the contract to SpaceX / Elon Musk50%41%37%40%
It would make NO DIFFERENCE to me if the government gives the contract to SpaceX / Elon Musk36%43%44%34%
I would be MORE likely to support if the government gives the contract to SpaceX / Elon Musk14%16%20%25%
Q128

Defense Spending Information Sources

Suppose you wanted to learn more about government spending on national defense. There are many sources of information available to you. Please rank the following sources in order of most to least importance to you.

(N = 843)

157 of the 1,000 Module 3 respondents did not complete the ranking; results are based on the 843 who did.

ItemRanked 1stRanked 2ndRanked 3rdRanked 4thRanked 5th
Actual government spending reported by journalists54%13%14%8%12%
Comments from executive branch officials15%20%21%23%20%
Statements of members of Congress13%25%22%23%16%
Reports from think tanks11%31%20%18%19%
Messages from interest groups7%11%23%27%33%
Q129

Main Foreign Policy Information Source

To get information about foreign policy, I primarily rely on:

(N = 1,000)
Journalists (in newspapers, on television news, on the radio, etc.)
41%
The President
12%
Other federal government officials (the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, etc.)
10%
Content creators (on TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, etc.)
7%
Local government officials (the mayor, city council members, etc.)
3%
My friends and family
3%
Members of Congress
2%
I do not seek information about foreign policy
22%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Journalists (in newspapers, on television news, on the radio, etc.)37%43%41%43%
The President11%9%12%16%
Other federal government officials (the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, etc.)8%7%11%15%
Content creators (on TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, etc.)12%10%3%1%
Local government officials (the mayor, city council members, etc.)2%3%3%3%
My friends and family4%4%2%2%
Members of Congress2%1%2%4%
I do not seek information about foreign policy24%23%27%16%
Q130

Americans Living Abroad as Equally American

Do you think that an American citizen who has lived abroad for 5 years is as American as someone who has lived in the US all their lives?

(N = 1,000)
72%
28%
YesNo

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes76%68%72%74%
No24%32%28%26%
Q131

Feelings Toward Americans Abroad

In general, how positive or negative are your feelings towards Americans who live abroad?

(N = 1,000)
21%
17%
55%
5%
1%
Very PositiveSomewhat PositiveNeither Negative Nor PositiveSomewhat NegativeVery Negative

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Very Positive26%24%20%15%
Somewhat Positive19%17%18%16%
Neither Negative Nor Positive52%54%54%62%
Somewhat Negative4%4%7%7%
Very Negative0%1%2%1%
Q132

Considering Moving Abroad

Are you considering moving abroad at some point in the next two years?

(N = 1,000)
61%
13%
9%
5%
3%
10%
Definitely not consideringSlight considerationModerate considerationSeriously consideringDefinitely planningDon’t know

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Definitely not considering49%53%64%78%
Slight consideration14%14%11%12%
Moderate consideration18%8%7%3%
Seriously considering7%7%3%1%
Definitely planning3%4%2%1%
Don’t know8%13%13%5%
Q133

Support for U.S. AI Development

How much do you support or oppose the development of AI technology in the US?

(N = 1,000)
17%
18%
31%
26%
8%
Strongly opposeOpposeNeither oppose nor supportSupportStrongly support

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly oppose26%17%13%13%
Oppose19%15%17%21%
Neither oppose nor support27%33%34%32%
Support25%26%27%28%
Strongly support4%9%10%7%
Q134

AI Development Given Chinese Combat Robots

China has developed an advanced AI trained combat robot that has been tested in military drills. How much do you support or oppose the development of AI technology in the United States?

(N = 1,000)
18%
16%
29%
27%
10%
Strongly opposeOpposeNeither oppose nor supportSupportStrongly support

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly oppose32%18%13%10%
Oppose15%16%15%16%
Neither oppose nor support29%30%31%29%
Support17%27%31%32%
Strongly support6%9%11%12%
Q135

Government Use of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is designed to learn tasks that humans typically do, such as recognizing speech, analyzing data, or writing text. Thinking about how the federal government uses AI as part of its official work, which comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?

Statement A: AI can make government more efficient, so officials should use it wherever it helps.

Statement B: AI makes too many mistakes and removes human judgment, so its use should be tightly restricted.

(N = 1,000)
Strongly agree with Statement A
7%
Somewhat agree with Statement A
17%
Equally/Neither
23%
Somewhat agree with Statement B
26%
Strongly agree with Statement B
26%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Strongly agree with Statement A5%7%7%9%
Somewhat agree with Statement A13%15%22%20%
Equally/Neither24%28%24%16%
Somewhat agree with Statement B25%27%24%29%
Strongly agree with Statement B34%23%22%26%
Q136

Estimated Grok "True" Rate

People often ask LLM chatbots to fact-check claims they encounter on social media. For example, X/Twitter provides a chatbot called Grok. On average, for all the fact-check questions Grok is asked to judge, for what fraction do you think Grok responds that the claim was “true”?

(N = 1,000)
10%
12%
18%
27%
17%
11%
5%
0-14%15-29%30-44%45-54%55-69%70-84%85-100%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
0-14%12%9%11%11%
15-29%17%12%9%11%
30-44%19%18%18%19%
45-54%21%30%33%23%
55-69%19%18%12%18%
70-84%13%8%12%11%
85-100%0%4%7%7%
Q137

AI Tools Used for Election Information

Have you used any of the following AI interfaces to learn about politics for the election? Please select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
ChatGPT
27%
Gemini
20%
Grok
7%
Claude AI
6%
Deepseek
2%
Other
3%
None
62%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
ChatGPT27%30%28%21%
Gemini25%23%20%14%
Grok10%9%3%6%
Claude AI9%7%4%3%
Deepseek3%3%1%1%
Other3%2%4%4%
None60%57%64%69%
Q138

Views on AI-Written Personal Messages

Which of these comes closest to your view of someone who uses an AI tool like ChatGPT to write a personal message, such as a thank you note?

(N = 1,000)
It's a perfectly fine thing to do
25%
It's not a matter of right or wrong
29%
It's wrong, but it's their business
17%
It's wrong, and I think less of them for it
17%
Not sure
11%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
It's a perfectly fine thing to do20%28%26%22%
It's not a matter of right or wrong24%27%30%37%
It's wrong, but it's their business23%16%16%17%
It's wrong, and I think less of them for it27%16%14%14%
Not sure6%13%14%10%
Q139

Preferred AI News Source Selection

Imagine an AI chatbot (ex: ChatGPT) that can choose which news sources to show you when you ask about political issues. Which would you prefer?

(N = 1,000)
It should show me sources that share my political views
6%
It should show me a mix of sources, including ones I disagree with
38%
It should show me sources that are politically balanced/centrist, regardless of my views
29%
No preference / I haven't thought about it
26%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
It should show me sources that share my political views6%8%6%3%
It should show me a mix of sources, including ones I disagree with45%38%37%36%
It should show me sources that are politically balanced/centrist, regardless of my views21%29%29%36%
No preference / I haven't thought about it28%26%28%25%
Q140

Self-Rated Job Automation Risk

Imagine every worker in the country standing on one long line, sorted by how likely their job is to be replaced by AI, digitalization, or robotics automation. The very front of the line (position 0) corresponds to people whose jobs are safer than almost everyone else’s, while the very back (position 100) belong to those whose jobs are at risk sooner than almost everybody else’s. Someone standing in the middle of the line (position 50) would have half the number of workers ahead of them and half behind.

*Safest jobs are those whose chances of being automated are below most other people (low er positions in the line).
*Riskier jobs are those with an automation potential above most other people (higher positions in the line).

Taking a moment to reflect on your own job occupation, where do you feel you would position yourself on that line right now?

(N = 1,000)
Between position 0 to 14
15%
Between position 15 to 29
11%
Between position 30 to 44
11%
Between position 45 to 55
14%
Between position 56 to 70
9%
Between position 71 to 85
6%
Between position 86 to 100
4%
I am not currently employed
31%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Between position 0 to 1411%15%20%12%
Between position 15 to 2915%14%10%5%
Between position 30 to 4420%13%7%3%
Between position 45 to 5515%17%15%8%
Between position 56 to 708%15%7%4%
Between position 71 to 858%6%9%2%
Between position 86 to 1003%3%7%2%
I am not currently employed20%17%26%65%
Q141

Political Podcast Listening

How often do you listen to podcasts to learn about politics?

(N = 1,000)
11%
22%
26%
41%
FrequentlySometimesRarelyNever

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Frequently12%14%7%9%
Sometimes23%26%17%21%
Rarely28%24%27%25%
Never37%35%49%45%
Q142

Twitter Algorithm Effect on Tweeting

Do you believe the introduction of algorithmic ranking on Twitter impacted how users tweet?

(N = 1,000)
33%
9%
19%
39%
YesNoMaybeI don't know what this is

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes45%35%24%27%
No12%11%6%6%
Maybe13%20%23%21%
I don't know what this is30%34%47%45%
Q143

Middle-Schooler Screen Time Activity

Thinking of the middle-schooler (ages 10-14) in your household, what activity consumes the largest share of their screen time?

(N = 1,000)
Not applicable (no children ages 10-14 in my household)
63%
Playing video games
12%
Streaming video content (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels)
10%
Social media and messaging friends (e.g., Instagram Posts, Snapchat, SMS)
6%
Equal time split across multiple activities
4%
Reading, learning apps, schoolwork, podcasts, or audiobooks
2%
My child does not have access to a digital device
3%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Not applicable (no children ages 10-14 in my household)63%50%64%79%
Playing video games16%13%12%8%
Streaming video content (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels)9%16%9%4%
Social media and messaging friends (e.g., Instagram Posts, Snapchat, SMS)7%9%5%4%
Equal time split across multiple activities3%5%6%2%
Reading, learning apps, schoolwork, podcasts, or audiobooks2%3%2%1%
My child does not have access to a digital device1%3%3%2%
Q144

Content from Followed Influencers

Influencers you follow online — or people you don’t know in real life, but follow on social media — often post about a variety of topics. Please select the all of the statement below that describe the type of content you see from influencers you follow.

Select all that apply.

(N = 1,000)
I follow at least one influencer who almost always posts about news or political or social issues
32%
I follow at least one influencer who mostly posts about non-political things but occasionally talks about news or political or social issues
28%
I follow at least one influencer, but I do not follow any influencers who talk about news or political or social issues
18%
I do not use social media or follow people that I don’t know in real life
31%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
I follow at least one influencer who almost always posts about news or political or social issues39%36%24%29%
I follow at least one influencer who mostly posts about non-political things but occasionally talks about news or political or social issues39%34%22%16%
I follow at least one influencer, but I do not follow any influencers who talk about news or political or social issues18%21%21%10%
I do not use social media or follow people that I don’t know in real life17%21%37%51%
Q145

Anime's Influence on Political Beliefs

Has anime impacted your political beliefs?

(N = 1,000)
63%
26%
4%
4%
2%
1%
I do not watch animeNot at allA little bitSomeA good bitAbsolutely

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
I do not watch anime52%53%69%78%
Not at all30%32%24%18%
A little bit4%6%4%1%
Some7%5%2%3%
A good bit4%2%1%0%
Absolutely4%1%0%0%
Q146

Paying for Local News

Do you pay for at least one local news source covering your city, town, or county? Please select the option that best fits.

(N = 1,000)
Yes, I pay for my own subscription to a local news source.
9%
Yes, I have donated to a local news source, but I do NOT pay for a subscription.
2%
Yes, I have donated to a local news source, AND I pay for a local news source subscription.
3%
No, but I have access to a local news subscription paid for by someone else.
4%
No, I only use local news resources that are free.
50%
No, I do not use local news.
15%
None of these apply to me.
17%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes, I pay for my own subscription to a local news source.4%7%8%15%
Yes, I have donated to a local news source, but I do NOT pay for a subscription.3%3%2%2%
Yes, I have donated to a local news source, AND I pay for a local news source subscription.5%3%2%2%
No, but I have access to a local news subscription paid for by someone else.6%5%4%3%
No, I only use local news resources that are free.45%52%53%50%
No, I do not use local news.22%15%13%10%
None of these apply to me.15%16%18%19%
Q147

Media Duty to Defend Targeted Outlets

When the government takes legal action against one news organization, how much responsibility do other news organizations have to publicly defend the targeted news outlet?

(N = 1,000)
18%
17%
31%
34%
None at allNot muchSomeA great deal

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
None at all13%15%19%27%
Not much20%18%17%11%
Some37%34%31%20%
A great deal30%33%33%42%
Q148

Emotional Experience of Political News

When you follow political news and information, which of the following best describes your emotional experience?

(N = 1,000)
Steady - I follow political news without strong emotional reaction either way
20%
Anxious - I feel worried or on edge about what I’m learning
17%
Resigned - I follow along but feel like nothing I do will matter
15%
Depleted - I care deeply but the volume and intensity leaves me drained
11%
Enthusiastic - I feel motivated, energized, and ready to engage
9%
Disengaged - I’ve started avoiding political news to protect my wellbeing
9%
Averse - I find political information deeply off-putting or disturbing
7%
I don't follow political news
13%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Steady - I follow political news without strong emotional reaction either way18%17%26%21%
Anxious - I feel worried or on edge about what I’m learning15%21%14%18%
Resigned - I follow along but feel like nothing I do will matter19%15%13%14%
Depleted - I care deeply but the volume and intensity leaves me drained12%11%9%11%
Enthusiastic - I feel motivated, energized, and ready to engage7%11%7%9%
Disengaged - I’ve started avoiding political news to protect my wellbeing12%8%5%9%
Averse - I find political information deeply off-putting or disturbing5%6%7%9%
I don't follow political news12%12%18%9%
Q149

Weekly Shared Lunches

How often, on an average week, do you share lunch with people you know?

(N = 1,000)

This question allowed more than one answer. 24 of 1,000 respondents (2.9% weighted) selected more than one frequency, so percentages sum to slightly more than 100%.

I don't share my lunch with people
50%
1 day a week
13%
2 days a week
11%
3 days a week
8%
4 days a week
6%
5 days a week
6%
6 days a week
1%
7 days a week
8%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
I don't share my lunch with people40%48%58%55%
1 day a week10%14%12%16%
2 days a week10%11%11%10%
3 days a week18%8%4%5%
4 days a week9%8%2%2%
5 days a week8%5%8%3%
6 days a week0%1%2%1%
7 days a week10%8%5%9%
Q150

Career Prospects Confidence

Thinking about your own career, how confident are you about your future career prospects?

(N = 1,000)
Very confident
16%
Somewhat confident
20%
Neither confident nor unconfident
16%
Somewhat unconfident
9%
Very unconfident
5%
Not applicable / I am not currently pursuing a career
35%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Very confident19%17%20%9%
Somewhat confident28%28%15%5%
Neither confident nor unconfident19%20%18%6%
Somewhat unconfident15%10%8%2%
Very unconfident4%7%5%2%
Not applicable / I am not currently pursuing a career15%18%33%75%
Q151

Athlete Self-Identification

At any point in your life, have you considered yourself an athlete?

(N = 1,000)
34%
66%
YesNo

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes35%37%31%33%
No65%63%69%67%
Q152

Value of Political Science

Political science is the study of political behavior, problems, and solutions. Do you think political science can help Americans solve problems in society better?

(N = 1,000)
26%
58%
16%
YesPossiblyNo

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Yes36%29%19%22%
Possibly56%56%62%57%
No8%15%19%21%
Q153

Being Told vs. Asked

Suppose someone asks you to do something you have NO objection to — you would be fine do it it anyway. But instead of asking, they tell you that you have to. How does that change how willing you are to do it?

(N = 1,000)
Not at all — I would do it just the same
8%
A little less willing
15%
Somewhat less willing
22%
Much less willing
24%
It would make me not want to do it at all.
20%
I don’t know
11%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Not at all — I would do it just the same7%9%8%7%
A little less willing17%16%11%15%
Somewhat less willing22%26%21%18%
Much less willing25%19%24%29%
It would make me not want to do it at all.17%19%25%21%
I don’t know12%12%10%9%
Q154

Recall of Prior Survey Answers

When invited to take a follow-up for a previous survey you completed, how often do you remember your exact answer to that question in the previous survey?

(N = 1,000)
Every time
5%
Almost every time
22%
Some of the time
47%
Rarely
13%
Never; I don't remember my previous answers to the same question
6%
I don't recall having taken follow-ups to prior surveys
8%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
Every time5%6%6%3%
Almost every time18%21%21%26%
Some of the time51%48%43%44%
Rarely15%11%14%13%
Never; I don't remember my previous answers to the same question8%4%7%4%
I don't recall having taken follow-ups to prior surveys2%9%9%10%
Q155

Most Followed Media Content

Which of these, if any, do you follow the most on TV, the radio, or the internet?

(N = 1,000)
News on politics and public affairs
31%
Entertainment and lifestyle
28%
Professional or college sports
16%
News on business and economics
8%
None of these
17%

Demographic Crosstabs

Response18-2930-4950-6465+
News on politics and public affairs16%24%31%51%
Entertainment and lifestyle51%31%21%12%
Professional or college sports12%18%18%16%
News on business and economics9%9%9%5%
None of these12%19%20%17%

Survey Details

📋 3,000 US adults 📅 September 25–30, 2026

Verasight

Verasight collected data for this project from September 25 - 30, 2026. The sample consists of 3,000 United States adults. All questions were suggested by attendees of the 2026 American Political Science Association (APSA) conference. Respondents were randomly assigned to one of three modules (N = 1,000 per module), each containing an approximately equal subset of the survey questions.

The sampling criteria for this survey were:

  1. Adult (age 18+)

The selection criteria for the final sample were:

  1. Passed all data quality assurance checks, outlined below

The data are weighted to match the July 2026 Current Population Survey on age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, and metropolitan status, as well as to a running three-year average of partisanship distributions from the Pew Research Center NPORS benchmarking surveys and population benchmarks of 2024 vote. The margin of sampling error, which accounts for the design effect and is calculated using the classical random sampling formula, is +/- 3.5% for the Democracy, Politics, & Participation module, +/- 3.3% for the Society, Culture, & Identity module, and +/- 3.4% for the Technology, Security, and Global Affairs module.

All respondents were recruited via email from the Verasight Community, which is composed of individuals recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting. All Verasight community members are verified via multi-step authentication, including providing an SMS response from a mobile phone registered with a major U.S. carrier (e.g., no VOIP or internet phones) as well as within-survey technology, including verifying the absence of non-human responses with technologies such as Google reCAPTCHA v3. Those who exhibit low-quality response behaviors over time, such as straight-lining or speeding, are also removed and prohibited from further participation in the community. Verasight Community members receive points for taking surveys that can be redeemed for Venmo or PayPal payments, gift cards, or charitable donations. Respondents are never routed from one survey to another and receive compensation for every invited survey, so there is never an incentive to respond strategically to survey qualification screener questions.

To further ensure data quality, the Verasight data team implements a number of post-data collection quality assurance procedures, including confirming that all responses correspond with U.S. IP addresses, confirming no duplicate respondents, verifying the absence of non-human responses, and removing any respondents who failed in-survey attention and/or straight-lining checks. Respondents that completed the survey in less than 30% of the median completion time were removed.

Unmeasured error in this or any other survey may exist. Verasight is a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research Transparency Initiative.

Reading the Crosstabs

Crosstab figures are weighted column percentages within each module. Respondents with no answer on a demographic variable are not included in that variable’s columns.

Some subgroups are small, and estimates for smaller groups carry wider margins of error than the full sample. Read small differences between groups with caution.

Percentages are rounded to whole numbers and may not sum to 100.