APSA Omnibus
Survey results from a nationally representative sample of US adults aged 18+.
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
Attention to Government and Politics
How often do you pay attention to what’s going on in government and politics?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always | 13% | 21% | 27% | 31% |
| Most of the time | 38% | 34% | 36% | 46% |
| About half of the time | 18% | 18% | 14% | 8% |
| Some of the time | 26% | 19% | 21% | 13% |
| Never | 5% | 8% | 3% | 2% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defend my own rights | 42% | 49% | 43% | 40% |
| Fulfill my patriotic duty | 17% | 19% | 34% | 37% |
| Defend my community’s rights | 32% | 25% | 16% | 17% |
| Defend other groups | 10% | 7% | 7% | 5% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gone to the bar, cafe, sports game, movies, library, or another community space | 68% | 67% | 67% | 64% |
| Talked to your neighbors, such as while on a walk with your kids, dogs, or at a community event | 58% | 67% | 66% | 70% |
| Attended church, synagogue, temple, or another religious organization | 26% | 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 means | 24% | 21% | 25% | 37% |
| Attended a political meeting or protest | 16% | 11% | 11% | 20% |
| Volunteer with an election campaign or organize a political meeting, gathering, or initiative | 9% | 9% | 5% | 10% |
| None of the above | 13% | 13% | 14% | 13% |
Meaning of America's 250th Anniversary
What does America’s 250th Anniversary celebrate?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signing of the Declaration of Independence | 79% | 77% | 84% | 89% |
| Signing of the US Constitution | 9% | 5% | 9% | 4% |
| The end of the Revolutionary War | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Drafting of the Bill of Rights | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
| Not sure | 11% | 15% | 5% | 3% |
Politics-Related Stress
Over the last two weeks, how often have you experienced stress associated with politics?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not at all | 39% | 46% | 49% | 43% |
| Several days | 41% | 35% | 31% | 29% |
| More than half the days | 12% | 11% | 8% | 10% |
| Nearly every day | 8% | 7% | 12% | 18% |
Greatest Threat to Democracy
For you personally, what do you think is the greatest threat to democracy today?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate and secure counting of ballots | 33% | 31% | 28% | 37% |
| Non participation by voters | 25% | 27% | 38% | 32% |
| Safe elections | 22% | 19% | 17% | 18% |
| Cyber threats | 19% | 22% | 17% | 13% |
Description of U.S. Government Today
Which option do you think best describes government in the United States today?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very democratic | 9% | 7% | 10% | 12% |
| Somewhat democratic | 22% | 24% | 21% | 23% |
| Neither democratic nor undemocratic | 28% | 27% | 26% | 20% |
| Somewhat undemocratic | 24% | 18% | 22% | 18% |
| Very undemocratic | 17% | 24% | 21% | 27% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I would prefer it if elected officials I agree with were civil and respectful to those they disagree with | 72% | 67% | 80% | 88% |
| I would prefer it if elected officials I agree with were uncivil and attack those I disagree with | 9% | 10% | 4% | 3% |
| There are no elected officials I agree with | 9% | 9% | 7% | 3% |
| I’m not sure | 10% | 14% | 9% | 5% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Much better off | 4% | 8% | 7% | 3% |
| Somewhat better off | 14% | 13% | 11% | 11% |
| About the same | 26% | 24% | 17% | 18% |
| Somewhat worse off | 19% | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Much worse off | 22% | 24% | 37% | 46% |
| Not sure | 16% | 15% | 14% | 8% |
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?
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| More likely | 76% | 61% | 63% | 66% |
| Less likely | 24% | 39% | 37% | 34% |
Presidential Checks vs. Growth
Would you rather live in a country with:
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A president who is unchecked, but there is strong economic growth | 26% | 49% | 40% | 37% |
| A president who is checked, but there is weak economic growth | 74% | 51% | 60% | 63% |
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.
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats, Republicans, and independents standing behind it together | 31% | 38% | 54% | 60% |
| Feeling it represents something positive about America and what we stand for | 35% | 38% | 42% | 49% |
| Believing it could improve outcomes I care about | 46% | 39% | 31% | 26% |
| Seeing ordinary Americans like me, or people I respect, supporting it | 28% | 31% | 29% | 30% |
| Believing it has a realistic chance of becoming law | 31% | 32% | 26% | 21% |
| Feeling that sharing it would actually help make it happen | 29% | 21% | 17% | 15% |
| None of these | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Perceived Corruption Among Officials
How many public officials running the government are corrupt?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of them | 2% | 12% | 7% | 3% |
| Most of them | 46% | 44% | 39% | 30% |
| Some of them | 29% | 31% | 39% | 47% |
| A few of them | 15% | 6% | 10% | 15% |
| None of them | 1% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
| Don’t Know / Unsure | 7% | 6% | 5% | 4% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly prefer new primary | 39% | 43% | 46% | 51% |
| Not so strongly prefer new primary | 14% | 12% | 14% | 17% |
| Not so strongly prefer party organization | 16% | 14% | 16% | 12% |
| Strongly prefer party organization | 5% | 8% | 8% | 9% |
| Not sure / Don’t Know | 26% | 23% | 17% | 11% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completely unacceptable | 34% | 37% | 37% | 49% |
| Somewhat unacceptable | 29% | 25% | 23% | 15% |
| Somewhat acceptable | 30% | 27% | 20% | 21% |
| Completely acceptable | 7% | 11% | 20% | 16% |
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?
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The president should be able to make more decisions without congressional approval | 8% | 14% | 16% | 20% |
| Congress should continue to play its usual role | 47% | 41% | 46% | 44% |
| It depends on the situation | 38% | 36% | 33% | 36% |
| Not sure | 7% | 9% | 5% | 1% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. military forces are deployed domestically to respond to the emergency | 39% | 31% | 26% | 26% |
| Americans’ civil and political rights are restricted during the emergency | 38% | 26% | 22% | 17% |
| Congress is unable to effectively review the president’s emergency actions | 30% | 22% | 21% | 24% |
| Federal courts are unable to effectively review the president’s emergency actions | 31% | 19% | 15% | 18% |
| The emergency has no predetermined end date | 23% | 21% | 18% | 14% |
| Independent media face significant restrictions during the emergency | 19% | 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 countries | 23% | 38% | 47% | 51% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whether they are still subject to U.S. laws | 13% | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Whether they still receive U.S. government benefits and services | 14% | 16% | 11% | 10% |
| Whether U.S. policy still affects their daily life | 10% | 7% | 5% | 5% |
| None of the above - They should always have the right to vote | 50% | 32% | 51% | 54% |
| None of the above - They should never have the right to vote | 12% | 26% | 19% | 17% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly support | 9% | 15% | 14% | 12% |
| Somewhat support | 43% | 41% | 28% | 29% |
| Somewhat oppose | 31% | 27% | 31% | 30% |
| Strongly oppose | 17% | 17% | 27% | 28% |
Non-Citizen Voting
Should non-citizens who are living in the United States be allowed to vote?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 23% | 17% | 9% | 1% |
| No | 54% | 70% | 82% | 93% |
| Unsure | 23% | 13% | 8% | 5% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens should never lose the right to vote | 63% | 55% | 65% | 64% |
| If they have left the United States to live abroad | 24% | 41% | 33% | 34% |
| If they have not voted for more than 4 years | 16% | 9% | 7% | 7% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver’s license | 18% | 32% | 27% | 20% |
| Birth certificate (from a U.S. state or local government) | 16% | 26% | 18% | 12% |
| Student ID | 17% | 13% | 9% | 5% |
| U.S. Passport | 6% | 6% | 8% | 4% |
| Hunting/fishing/gun license | 3% | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Military ID | 1% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| None of the above | 64% | 56% | 63% | 72% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Does not apply | 46% | 32% | 46% | 50% |
| A few days | 2% | 10% | 12% | 13% |
| About one week | 6% | 10% | 12% | 9% |
| Between two and three weeks | 13% | 18% | 12% | 9% |
| About a month | 12% | 9% | 4% | 3% |
| More than one month | 5% | 8% | 5% | 3% |
| I never replaced it | 16% | 13% | 9% | 12% |
REAL ID Ownership
Do you have a REAL ID driver's license?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 68% | 68% | 71% | 78% |
| No | 31% | 28% | 27% | 19% |
| I don't know | 1% | 5% | 2% | 3% |
Support for a National ID Card
Do you support a national ID card for the United States?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 36% | 44% | 50% | 44% |
| No | 26% | 28% | 30% | 29% |
| I don’t know | 37% | 28% | 20% | 27% |
Expected Midterm Outcome
Which of the following outcomes do you think is most likely after this year’s midterm elections?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Senate/Democratic House | 38% | 37% | 38% | 34% |
| Republican Senate/Republican House | 20% | 26% | 33% | 32% |
| Republican Senate/Democratic House | 28% | 21% | 20% | 23% |
| Democratic Senate/Republican House | 14% | 16% | 10% | 12% |
Economic Outlook for Next Year
Thinking about the economy in the next year, do you feel optimistic or pessimistic?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very optimistic | 11% | 11% | 12% | 13% |
| Somewhat optimistic | 31% | 34% | 33% | 32% |
| Somewhat pessimistic | 39% | 27% | 27% | 32% |
| Very pessimistic | 20% | 28% | 28% | 24% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republicans | 40% | 49% | 47% | 51% |
| Democrats | 60% | 51% | 53% | 49% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republicans | 35% | 42% | 43% | 41% |
| Democrats | 65% | 58% | 57% | 59% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 equally | 18% | 15% | 11% | 10% |
| I don’t trust either one | 44% | 54% | 68% | 72% |
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.
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| More likely to vote for him/her | 17% | 15% | 16% | 13% |
| Less likely to vote for him/her | 53% | 36% | 42% | 47% |
| No effect on how likely to vote for him/her | 19% | 28% | 32% | 34% |
| Not sure | 11% | 21% | 10% | 5% |
Willingness to Vote for LGBTQ Candidates
Would you vote for an openly LGBTQ candidate for public office in your state?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 70% | 57% | 59% | 63% |
| No | 30% | 43% | 41% | 37% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| They align with my beliefs | 55% | 49% | 50% | 47% |
| They bring a fresh perspective | 48% | 40% | 50% | 49% |
| They seem authentic and relatable | 49% | 41% | 47% | 48% |
| They have a strong personal appeal or leadership presence | 47% | 37% | 38% | 37% |
| They seek to challenge the status quo | 34% | 31% | 37% | 37% |
| They are not part of the political establishment | 27% | 28% | 42% | 44% |
| They have a successful professional career (e.g., business) | 33% | 26% | 35% | 42% |
| None | 13% | 19% | 14% | 14% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| More qualified | 29% | 28% | 26% | 29% |
| Neither more nor less qualified | 67% | 67% | 73% | 70% |
| Less qualified | 5% | 5% | 1% | 2% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrated leadership under pressure or crisis | 13% | 20% | 25% | 24% |
| The ability to build coalitions across party lines | 12% | 16% | 26% | 27% |
| A strong national vision beyond their current role | 17% | 12% | 14% | 20% |
| Experience working across different levels of government | 12% | 14% | 10% | 11% |
| Strong communication skills and public presence | 12% | 13% | 8% | 5% |
| A record of policy accomplishment | 11% | 8% | 5% | 4% |
| The trust and support of their political party | 14% | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| None of the above | 8% | 10% | 8% | 4% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Support | 11% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
| Support | 39% | 28% | 19% | 12% |
| Oppose | 32% | 31% | 33% | 30% |
| Strongly Oppose | 18% | 31% | 43% | 57% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 7% | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Somewhat agree | 14% | 14% | 4% | 5% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 35% | 34% | 22% | 13% |
| Somewhat disagree | 12% | 14% | 18% | 17% |
| Strongly disagree | 32% | 31% | 52% | 63% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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”.
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Disagree | 8% | 19% | 25% | 28% |
| Slightly Disagree | 12% | 11% | 12% | 17% |
| Neutral | 42% | 42% | 37% | 40% |
| Slightly Agree | 21% | 19% | 16% | 13% |
| Strongly Agree | 16% | 10% | 9% | 1% |
Importance of Descriptive Representation
How important to you is it that your representative in Congress look like you?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very important | 6% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
| Important | 14% | 10% | 5% | 3% |
| Somewhat important | 25% | 17% | 9% | 7% |
| Not very important | 24% | 20% | 31% | 29% |
| Not important | 30% | 46% | 52% | 60% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly support | 7% | 10% | 8% | 3% |
| Support | 12% | 9% | 5% | 4% |
| Somewhat support | 13% | 15% | 8% | 6% |
| Neither support nor oppose | 38% | 31% | 29% | 28% |
| Somewhat oppose | 8% | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Oppose | 7% | 6% | 8% | 17% |
| Strongly oppose | 15% | 22% | 35% | 33% |
Political Ideology
In general, how would you describe your own political viewpoint?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very liberal | 17% | 12% | 7% | 7% |
| Liberal | 16% | 10% | 8% | 16% |
| Somewhat liberal | 12% | 5% | 10% | 11% |
| Moderate | 26% | 39% | 39% | 23% |
| Somewhat conservative | 11% | 12% | 9% | 7% |
| Conservative | 11% | 14% | 16% | 26% |
| Very conservative | 6% | 8% | 11% | 12% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGA Republican | 63% | 50% | 63% | 74% |
| Christian Conservative | 45% | 45% | 55% | 56% |
| Traditional Republican | 50% | 34% | 44% | 51% |
| Moderate Republican | 40% | 35% | 46% | 47% |
| Mainstream Republican | 25% | 25% | 32% | 42% |
| America First Republican | 32% | 24% | 31% | 34% |
| Small Government Conservative | 20% | 21% | 21% | 26% |
| I am not familiar with any of these terms | 21% | 24% | 17% | 11% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrat | 61% | 46% | 59% | 68% |
| Democratic Socialist | 57% | 40% | 57% | 68% |
| Progressive Democrat | 50% | 40% | 52% | 61% |
| Moderate Democrat | 41% | 35% | 47% | 54% |
| Mainstream Democrat | 32% | 22% | 34% | 43% |
| Conservative Democrat | 36% | 26% | 32% | 32% |
| Centrist Democrat | 32% | 18% | 25% | 28% |
| I am not familiar with any of these terms | 20% | 31% | 23% | 14% |
Identification with Republican Labels
Which of the following political group descriptors do you identify with? Please choose all that apply.
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Conservative | 7% | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| MAGA Republican | 6% | 10% | 14% | 17% |
| Traditional Republican | 10% | 9% | 9% | 16% |
| Moderate Republican | 8% | 12% | 11% | 14% |
| America First Republican | 8% | 8% | 9% | 16% |
| Small Government Conservative | 5% | 7% | 9% | 12% |
| Mainstream Republican | 3% | 4% | 3% | 7% |
| I do not identify with any of these | 74% | 63% | 60% | 54% |
Identification with Democratic Labels
Which of the following political group descriptors do you identify with? Please choose all that apply.
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Democrat | 13% | 11% | 9% | 14% |
| Moderate Democrat | 7% | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| Democratic Socialist | 17% | 12% | 6% | 7% |
| Liberal Democrat | 13% | 9% | 11% | 14% |
| Conservative Democrat | 8% | 6% | 5% | 6% |
| Mainstream Democrat | 0% | 4% | 4% | 5% |
| Centrist Democrat | 4% | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| I do not identify with any of these | 53% | 59% | 63% | 55% |
More Risk-Averse Party
In your opinion, which party is more risk-averse, the Democratic Party or the Republican Party?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 65% | 54% | 51% | 48% |
| Republican Party | 35% | 46% | 49% | 52% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Much more aligned with Republicans | 8% | 9% | 10% | 8% |
| Somewhat more aligned with Republicans | 6% | 8% | 11% | 12% |
| About the same as today | 37% | 42% | 38% | 31% |
| Somewhat more aligned with Democrats | 26% | 16% | 16% | 22% |
| Much more aligned with Democrats | 15% | 14% | 14% | 10% |
| More aligned with something other than Democrats and Republicans | 8% | 11% | 12% | 17% |
State-Related Tattoos
Which of the following statements best describes you:
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I do not have any tattoos related to the state where I live | 28% | 42% | 39% | 17% |
| I have at least one tattoo related to SPORTS in the state where I live | 1% | 3% | 1% | 0% |
| I have at least one tattoo with images related to the state where I live, but NOT about sports | 10% | 10% | 3% | 1% |
| I have both sports and non-sports tattoos related to the state where I live | 4% | 4% | 1% | 0% |
| I do not have any tattoos | 56% | 42% | 56% | 82% |
Tradition vs. Change in Society
Which of the following comes closer to your views, even if neither are exactly right?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society works best when people take personal responsibility for their own lives, respect authority, maintain strong family structures, and preserve established traditions | 38% | 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% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative protests are more likely to be restricted or banned than progressive protests | 18% | 20% | 21% | 26% |
| Conservative protests and progressive protests are equally likely to be restricted or prohibited | 16% | 19% | 18% | 14% |
| Conservative protests are less likely to be restricted or banned than progressive protests | 36% | 21% | 24% | 23% |
| Don’t know or No opinion | 31% | 40% | 37% | 36% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Unlikely | 20% | 30% | 29% | 31% |
| Unlikely | 16% | 13% | 19% | 15% |
| Neither Unlikely nor Likely | 36% | 42% | 40% | 35% |
| Likely | 22% | 11% | 11% | 15% |
| Very Likely | 6% | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Past Protest Participation
Have you, personally, participated in a demonstration or protest march before?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | 62% | 70% | 76% | 67% |
| Yes, once or twice | 26% | 19% | 14% | 19% |
| Yes, several times | 8% | 8% | 7% | 12% |
| Yes, often | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes, it is protected speech | 58% | 44% | 45% | 42% |
| No, it is not protected speech | 28% | 40% | 40% | 45% |
| Not sure | 14% | 16% | 16% | 13% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A lot more | 25% | 23% | 16% | 14% |
| More | 46% | 45% | 45% | 50% |
| The same as today | 25% | 27% | 28% | 31% |
| Less | 3% | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| A lot less | 0% | 2% | 6% | 2% |
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.
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 - A great deal | 4% | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| 4 | 19% | 14% | 19% | 23% |
| 3 | 35% | 36% | 37% | 37% |
| 2 | 30% | 25% | 24% | 20% |
| 1 - None | 12% | 11% | 6% | 4% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 40% | 38% | 29% | 28% |
| Agree | 28% | 27% | 24% | 20% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 23% | 25% | 25% | 19% |
| Disagree | 6% | 6% | 11% | 17% |
| Strongly disagree | 3% | 4% | 11% | 16% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly disagree | 3% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Somewhat disagree | 8% | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 26% | 23% | 12% | 17% |
| Somewhat agree | 36% | 32% | 41% | 43% |
| Strongly agree | 27% | 37% | 42% | 33% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - least respected | 5% | 5% | 4% | 2% |
| 2 | 6% | 6% | 5% | 4% |
| 3 | 15% | 13% | 9% | 10% |
| 4 | 43% | 34% | 32% | 31% |
| 5 | 26% | 28% | 28% | 34% |
| 6 | 4% | 5% | 14% | 15% |
| 7 - most respected | 3% | 10% | 9% | 3% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The wealthy | 67% | 59% | 52% | 56% |
| White people | 43% | 29% | 23% | 21% |
| Minorities | 16% | 19% | 29% | 31% |
| Men | 34% | 22% | 17% | 21% |
| The poor | 13% | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| Women | 13% | 10% | 12% | 7% |
| None of the above, groups are treated about equally | 4% | 11% | 13% | 9% |
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.
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 20% | 13% | 15% | 11% |
| Agree | 26% | 19% | 19% | 25% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 22% | 25% | 18% | 18% |
| Disagree | 16% | 19% | 17% | 26% |
| Strongly disagree | 6% | 13% | 22% | 12% |
| Not sure | 10% | 10% | 9% | 8% |
Opinion of Cryptocurrencies
Do you generally have a positive or negative opinion of cryptocurrencies?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very negative | 26% | 15% | 21% | 35% |
| Fairly negative | 23% | 18% | 26% | 28% |
| Neither positive nor negative | 37% | 47% | 43% | 30% |
| Fairly positive | 12% | 13% | 6% | 6% |
| Very positive | 1% | 7% | 4% | 1% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Would strongly support | 38% | 32% | 34% | 33% |
| Would somewhat support | 24% | 26% | 28% | 26% |
| Neutral | 28% | 21% | 20% | 15% |
| Would somewhat oppose | 4% | 8% | 6% | 9% |
| Would strongly oppose | 5% | 12% | 12% | 16% |
| Prefer not to answer | 1% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 live | 8% | 14% | 6% | 8% |
| A country that exports a lot to the U.S. | 14% | 9% | 5% | 3% |
| None of the above | 39% | 43% | 57% | 61% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | 35% | 63% | 66% | 72% |
| Yes | 7% | 14% | 10% | 7% |
| Not applicable - I am not a parent | 58% | 23% | 24% | 20% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite private universities (Ivy League, highly selective schools) | 28% | 32% | 33% | 40% |
| For-profit colleges | 32% | 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 education | 36% | 30% | 32% | 33% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolutely no families should receive tuition support for private schools. | 16% | 24% | 27% | 33% |
| Low-income families only | 24% | 16% | 16% | 7% |
| Low-income and middle-income families only | 42% | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Low-income, middle-income, and high-income families | 17% | 20% | 19% | 23% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education schools | 51% | 58% | 60% | 58% |
| Independent preparatory academies | 36% | 39% | 36% | 31% |
| Classical academies | 31% | 32% | 32% | 31% |
| Religious schools | 27% | 28% | 31% | 35% |
| Montessori schools | 27% | 30% | 26% | 29% |
| Military schools | 23% | 26% | 30% | 30% |
| Boarding schools | 31% | 25% | 22% | 19% |
| None | 23% | 26% | 29% | 29% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 19% | 25% | 21% | 12% |
| No | 70% | 72% | 76% | 87% |
| Don't/prefer not to answer | 11% | 4% | 3% | 1% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes, a lot | 8% | 12% | 11% | 7% |
| Yes, to some extent | 18% | 16% | 12% | 13% |
| Yes, a little | 16% | 10% | 12% | 16% |
| No | 59% | 61% | 65% | 65% |
Support for MAHA Movement
Do you consider yourself to be a supporter of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 22% | 33% | 29% | 40% |
| No | 51% | 40% | 43% | 45% |
| Not sure / Haven’t heard about it | 26% | 27% | 28% | 15% |
Perceived Harm of Smoking
In general, how harmful do you feel smoking is to adults who smoke?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very harmful | 73% | 70% | 79% | 84% |
| Somewhat harmful | 24% | 23% | 17% | 15% |
| Not too harmful | 2% | 6% | 3% | 0% |
| Not at all harmful | 2% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | 24% | 20% | 15% | 12% |
| Oppose | 44% | 59% | 62% | 66% |
| Neither Support/Oppose | 23% | 17% | 17% | 20% |
| Don’t Know | 9% | 5% | 5% | 2% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Much more by the Democratic Party | 22% | 26% | 29% | 31% |
| Somewhat more by the Democratic Party | 15% | 9% | 8% | 10% |
| Slightly more by the Democratic Party | 13% | 11% | 6% | 5% |
| Neither by the Democratic nor the Republican Party | 37% | 37% | 42% | 31% |
| Slightly more by the Republican Party | 5% | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Somewhat more by the Republican Party | 4% | 4% | 3% | 8% |
| Much more by the Republican Party | 3% | 8% | 7% | 11% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makes society much less safe | 22% | 20% | 22% | 29% |
| Makes society somewhat less safe | 14% | 10% | 10% | 13% |
| Makes society slightly less safe | 12% | 9% | 10% | 5% |
| Makes society neither more nor less safe | 30% | 28% | 24% | 18% |
| Makes society slightly more safe | 7% | 9% | 7% | 7% |
| Makes society somewhat more safe | 6% | 9% | 12% | 10% |
| Makes society much more safe | 9% | 15% | 15% | 18% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 above | 27% | 24% | 23% | 17% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly oppose | 23% | 38% | 44% | 43% |
| Somewhat oppose | 10% | 9% | 11% | 14% |
| Neither oppose nor support | 28% | 27% | 26% | 17% |
| Somewhat support | 12% | 7% | 5% | 9% |
| Strongly support | 27% | 19% | 14% | 17% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree strongly | 5% | 8% | 3% | 5% |
| Agree | 4% | 5% | 1% | 2% |
| Agree somewhat | 4% | 3% | 2% | 1% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 24% | 16% | 18% | 15% |
| Disagree somewhat | 3% | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Disagree | 10% | 11% | 13% | 18% |
| Disagree strongly | 50% | 53% | 59% | 56% |
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?
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Agree | 14% | 18% | 15% | 9% |
| Agree | 33% | 24% | 27% | 20% |
| Neutral | 34% | 37% | 38% | 48% |
| Disagree | 12% | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Strongly Disagree | 8% | 8% | 7% | 7% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree strongly | 8% | 13% | 10% | 10% |
| Agree | 10% | 9% | 7% | 6% |
| Agree somewhat | 9% | 5% | 7% | 10% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 26% | 25% | 17% | 14% |
| Disagree somewhat | 2% | 8% | 9% | 14% |
| Disagree | 15% | 11% | 16% | 18% |
| Disagree strongly | 30% | 29% | 34% | 28% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Agree | 38% | 32% | 34% | 25% |
| Agree | 20% | 21% | 23% | 23% |
| Somewhat Agree | 13% | 12% | 11% | 13% |
| Neither Agree nor Disagree | 16% | 22% | 20% | 15% |
| Somewhat disagree | 9% | 4% | 2% | 5% |
| Disagree | 3% | 2% | 4% | 10% |
| Strongly Disagree | 1% | 6% | 6% | 10% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree strongly | 12% | 22% | 31% | 35% |
| Agree somewhat | 16% | 11% | 9% | 11% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 24% | 21% | 19% | 13% |
| Disagree somewhat | 10% | 8% | 11% | 14% |
| Disagree strongly | 35% | 35% | 30% | 24% |
| Not sure | 4% | 3% | 1% | 3% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Agree | 1% | 12% | 9% | 10% |
| Agree | 7% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Somewhat Agree | 3% | 6% | 4% | 6% |
| Neither Agree nor Disagree | 22% | 17% | 17% | 12% |
| Somewhat Disagree | 8% | 9% | 10% | 9% |
| Disagree | 13% | 11% | 17% | 20% |
| Strongly Disagree | 45% | 43% | 41% | 39% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 14% | 22% | 18% | 24% |
| Agree | 12% | 13% | 20% | 19% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 26% | 24% | 18% | 15% |
| Disagree | 15% | 12% | 19% | 19% |
| Strongly disagree | 34% | 29% | 26% | 23% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Agree | 13% | 11% | 6% | 9% |
| Agree | 22% | 15% | 18% | 10% |
| Somewhat Agree | 13% | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| Neither Agree nor Disagree | 27% | 22% | 22% | 20% |
| Somewhat Disagree | 6% | 3% | 6% | 7% |
| Disagree | 5% | 9% | 10% | 10% |
| Strongly Disagree | 14% | 27% | 27% | 34% |
Personal Experiences with Drag
Have you ever done any of the following? Please select all that apply.
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watched a TV show, like RuPaul’s Drag Race, that features drag | 39% | 35% | 33% | 25% |
| Attended a drag performance | 23% | 30% | 23% | 24% |
| Known a drag performer | 19% | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Taken a child to a drag story hour | 2% | 3% | 0% | 1% |
| Performed in drag yourself | 0% | 2% | 2% | 0% |
| I have not done any of these | 49% | 49% | 53% | 60% |
Legality of Minors Seeing Drag
Which of the following best describes your opinion?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Data Center in Your Community
How would you feel about a data center being built in your community?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Support | 2% | 8% | 6% | 8% |
| Somewhat Support | 9% | 14% | 8% | 13% |
| Neither Support nor Oppose | 22% | 20% | 23% | 19% |
| Somewhat Oppose | 10% | 12% | 14% | 12% |
| Strongly Oppose | 50% | 43% | 47% | 44% |
| Unsure | 7% | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Party Favoring Data Centers
Which political party do you think is more in favor of building data centers?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 11% | 14% | 7% | 9% |
| Republican Party | 47% | 42% | 53% | 64% |
| Both are equally in favor | 30% | 30% | 33% | 21% |
| Neither party is in favor | 12% | 15% | 8% | 7% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly support | 5% | 11% | 4% | 10% |
| Support | 14% | 15% | 12% | 18% |
| Neither support nor oppose | 25% | 25% | 28% | 22% |
| Oppose | 15% | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| Strongly oppose | 37% | 32% | 34% | 31% |
| Don’t know or not sure | 5% | 3% | 5% | 3% |
Pace of Data Center Development
Thinking about data centers in the state where you live, the development process is:
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Too slow; it should be sped up so projects can be built more quickly | 3% | 7% | 4% | 7% |
| Moving forward at about the right speed | 25% | 24% | 13% | 18% |
| Too fast; more time is needed for more thorough research and/or regulation | 43% | 41% | 47% | 50% |
| Don’t know or not sure | 29% | 28% | 35% | 25% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure the public and local residents can participate in and influence decision-making | 55% | 48% | 51% | 60% |
| Require data center developers to provide benefits to the communities where they operate | 45% | 44% | 55% | 57% |
| Restrict the amount of water and energy used by data centers | 48% | 42% | 52% | 52% |
| Encourage data center development with some regulations | 22% | 25% | 25% | 30% |
| Leave decisions to local governments | 14% | 11% | 11% | 17% |
| Encourage data center development without new regulations | 9% | 8% | 3% | 4% |
| Don’t know or not sure | 11% | 17% | 14% | 9% |
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.
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 4% | 12% | 11% | 15% |
| Agree | 17% | 21% | 22% | 25% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 26% | 26% | 36% | 28% |
| Disagree | 17% | 10% | 11% | 12% |
| Strongly disagree | 28% | 21% | 13% | 9% |
| Don’t know or not sure | 8% | 10% | 8% | 11% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A great deal | 4% | 10% | 7% | 5% |
| A fair amount | 25% | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| Not very much | 38% | 38% | 44% | 55% |
| None at all | 17% | 21% | 23% | 19% |
| Don’t know or not sure | 16% | 12% | 8% | 3% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 3% | 8% | 3% | 6% |
| Somewhat confident | 28% | 23% | 19% | 18% |
| Not too confident | 32% | 25% | 36% | 38% |
| Not at all confident | 23% | 31% | 33% | 32% |
| Don’t know or not sure | 14% | 13% | 9% | 5% |
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.
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree strongly | 20% | 30% | 30% | 22% |
| Agree somewhat | 29% | 28% | 35% | 42% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 24% | 18% | 15% | 11% |
| Disagree somewhat | 19% | 12% | 11% | 19% |
| Disagree strongly | 5% | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Don’t know or not sure | 3% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
Direction of U.S. Democracy
Would you say democracy in the United States is becoming…
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Much stronger | 3% | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| Somewhat stronger | 9% | 8% | 6% | 6% |
| About the same | 16% | 19% | 20% | 15% |
| Somewhat weaker | 32% | 20% | 27% | 31% |
| Much weaker | 30% | 36% | 37% | 42% |
| Don’t know or not sure | 10% | 12% | 8% | 4% |
Importance of Home State
How important is the state where you live to you?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not at all important | 4% | 6% | 7% | 5% |
| Slightly important | 10% | 7% | 6% | 10% |
| Somewhat important | 21% | 15% | 14% | 10% |
| Moderately important | 28% | 18% | 18% | 13% |
| Very important | 25% | 29% | 36% | 42% |
| Extremely important | 13% | 25% | 20% | 21% |
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.
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A public park | 76% | 83% | 88% | 94% |
| A hospital | 70% | 73% | 72% | 76% |
| A Chick-fil-A restaurant | 54% | 51% | 55% | 50% |
| An art museum | 47% | 45% | 38% | 42% |
| A Confederate or Civil War monument | 22% | 15% | 19% | 20% |
| A memorial about a mass shooting | 11% | 7% | 4% | 7% |
| None of the above | 9% | 7% | 7% | 4% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My city or county government | 74% | 73% | 86% | 80% |
| My state government | 58% | 62% | 58% | 57% |
| Congress | 9% | 9% | 12% | 7% |
| Private companies | 12% | 8% | 7% | 3% |
| The President | 8% | 7% | 4% | 2% |
| Nonprofits | 7% | 2% | 1% | 0% |
| No one or none of the above | 8% | 6% | 2% | 1% |
Trust in Local Prosecutor
How much trust do you have in your local prosecutor?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A good deal of trust | 5% | 10% | 15% | 14% |
| Some trust | 54% | 37% | 40% | 52% |
| Not much trust | 31% | 35% | 30% | 26% |
| No trust at all | 11% | 18% | 15% | 8% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The family | 26% | 42% | 55% | 65% |
| The government/public funds | 68% | 50% | 34% | 29% |
| The employers | 6% | 8% | 11% | 6% |
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?
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definitely did NOT participate | 21% | 20% | 28% | 35% |
| Probably did NOT participate | 8% | 11% | 13% | 23% |
| Equally likely to have participated or not | 17% | 9% | 6% | 3% |
| Probably participated | 12% | 10% | 7% | 3% |
| Definitely participated | 5% | 13% | 10% | 9% |
| I have heard about the case but do not know enough about it to judge | 17% | 19% | 25% | 21% |
| I have not heard of the case before today | 20% | 18% | 11% | 6% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tik Tok, Instagram, or other social media | 36% | 32% | 18% | 7% |
| National TV shows (Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNN) | 12% | 16% | 27% | 42% |
| Local TV news | 9% | 10% | 18% | 22% |
| Newspapers/magazines - print or online websites of newspapers/magazines | 4% | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Radio | 2% | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Other | 7% | 4% | 4% | 2% |
| I don’t know about this trial/case or I didn’t follow the case much | 30% | 30% | 23% | 15% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes, I have worked in the industry in the past 5 years | 6% | 7% | 5% | 2% |
| No, I have not worked in the industry in the past 5 years | 94% | 93% | 95% | 98% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A great deal | 15% | 18% | 17% | 22% |
| Quite a bit | 19% | 26% | 27% | 37% |
| Some | 41% | 32% | 31% | 30% |
| Very little | 17% | 17% | 17% | 7% |
| None at all | 8% | 7% | 8% | 5% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made it much better | 5% | 3% | 3% | 5% |
| Made it somewhat better | 9% | 8% | 12% | 8% |
| No real effect | 17% | 19% | 23% | 28% |
| Made it somewhat worse | 31% | 30% | 25% | 23% |
| Made it much worse | 29% | 27% | 24% | 32% |
| I don’t know | 10% | 12% | 12% | 4% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly support | 26% | 20% | 28% | 42% |
| Somewhat support | 24% | 28% | 30% | 31% |
| Neither support nor oppose | 37% | 35% | 26% | 16% |
| Somewhat oppose | 6% | 8% | 6% | 6% |
| Strongly oppose | 7% | 9% | 10% | 5% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issue official statements criticizing those foreign leaders | 32% | 29% | 28% | 36% |
| Publicly speak out in support of the local opposition parties fighting for democracy | 41% | 26% | 27% | 32% |
| Impose economic sanctions on foreign officials who undermine democracy | 26% | 32% | 25% | 33% |
| Provide financial grants or technology to help local opposition groups. | 21% | 14% | 9% | 7% |
| Unsure | 14% | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| None of the above: the US should not get involved in the internal affairs of other countries | 30% | 25% | 31% | 27% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes, a lot | 29% | 30% | 33% | 40% |
| Yes, a little | 49% | 41% | 45% | 45% |
| No | 22% | 29% | 21% | 15% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do not give any support to Ukraine | 15% | 18% | 17% | 12% |
| Give a little support to Ukraine | 37% | 29% | 40% | 41% |
| Give a lot of support to Ukraine | 15% | 15% | 12% | 16% |
| Use the full extent of American power to help Ukraine win | 6% | 8% | 5% | 9% |
| Hard to say | 27% | 31% | 26% | 23% |
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.
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 10% | 10% | 20% | 29% |
| Somewhat agree | 17% | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 11% | 15% | 12% | 7% |
| Somewhat disagree | 8% | 8% | 12% | 8% |
| Strongly disagree | 33% | 35% | 27% | 37% |
| I am not sure | 16% | 11% | 9% | 4% |
| Prefer not to answer | 4% | 2% | 2% | 0% |
Country Facing Rising Geopolitical Risk
In your opinion, which country faces a rising geopolitical risk?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 23% | 18% | 19% | 33% |
| Iran | 22% | 25% | 22% | 20% |
| China | 19% | 19% | 21% | 17% |
| Iraq | 6% | 7% | 5% | 4% |
| Not sure | 31% | 31% | 34% | 27% |
Gender of Myanmar's Leader
Is the current leader of Myanmar a woman or a man?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man | 22% | 24% | 24% | 20% |
| Woman | 2% | 9% | 8% | 11% |
| Don’t know | 76% | 66% | 68% | 69% |
Women in Ukraine's Parliament
In the Parliament of Ukraine, are women a minority or a majority of members?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women are a minority | 24% | 39% | 37% | 40% |
| About equally divided | 11% | 9% | 7% | 6% |
| Women are a majority | 5% | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Don’t know | 60% | 48% | 53% | 52% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The US should not partner with local actors in foreign conflicts | 31% | 32% | 43% | 50% |
| The central government, even if it is weak, corrupt, or lacks local influence | 17% | 17% | 9% | 9% |
| Local traditional or tribal leaders, even if they operate outside formal legal system | 18% | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| Local civilian militias, even if they are organized along ethnic or religious lines | 12% | 12% | 6% | 5% |
| Other / Don’t know | 34% | 36% | 37% | 33% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To provoke a strong response from the United States | 40% | 38% | 41% | 41% |
| To express hostility towards the United States' democratic and liberal identity | 38% | 35% | 32% | 42% |
| To gain territorial control by demoralizing the American public | 4% | 12% | 8% | 8% |
| To gain a military advantage | 3% | 3% | 3% | 1% |
| Not sure | 15% | 12% | 16% | 8% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A reliable U.S. ally | 63% | 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 say | 19% | 27% | 34% | 31% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 rules | 12% | 19% | 11% | 15% |
| Not sure. | 17% | 21% | 31% | 19% |
| None of these reasons would justify its rule. | 14% | 14% | 23% | 28% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country A's own military | 46% | 36% | 48% | 58% |
| A private military security company hired by the government | 6% | 8% | 5% | 1% |
| Armed forces sent by another country | 3% | 6% | 4% | 2% |
| A foreign armed group hired by the government | 3% | 7% | 2% | 0% |
| Foreign fighters | 3% | 2% | 1% | 0% |
| A combination of Country A's military and one of the above | 39% | 40% | 40% | 39% |
U.S. Global Economic Status
What do you think of the United States’ current global economic status?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The United States is currently the world’s number one economy | 10% | 14% | 14% | 27% |
| The United States is currently one of the world’s top economies | 39% | 37% | 46% | 40% |
| The United States is no longer one of the world’s top economies | 33% | 31% | 25% | 25% |
| The United States is far behind other world top economies | 10% | 9% | 9% | 6% |
| Other | 8% | 10% | 6% | 2% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I would be LESS likely to support if the government gives the contract to SpaceX / Elon Musk | 50% | 41% | 37% | 40% |
| It would make NO DIFFERENCE to me if the government gives the contract to SpaceX / Elon Musk | 36% | 43% | 44% | 34% |
| I would be MORE likely to support if the government gives the contract to SpaceX / Elon Musk | 14% | 16% | 20% | 25% |
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.
| Item | Ranked 1st | Ranked 2nd | Ranked 3rd | Ranked 4th | Ranked 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual government spending reported by journalists | 54% | 13% | 14% | 8% | 12% |
| Comments from executive branch officials | 15% | 20% | 21% | 23% | 20% |
| Statements of members of Congress | 13% | 25% | 22% | 23% | 16% |
| Reports from think tanks | 11% | 31% | 20% | 18% | 19% |
| Messages from interest groups | 7% | 11% | 23% | 27% | 33% |
Main Foreign Policy Information Source
To get information about foreign policy, I primarily rely on:
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalists (in newspapers, on television news, on the radio, etc.) | 37% | 43% | 41% | 43% |
| The President | 11% | 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 family | 4% | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Members of Congress | 2% | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| I do not seek information about foreign policy | 24% | 23% | 27% | 16% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 76% | 68% | 72% | 74% |
| No | 24% | 32% | 28% | 26% |
Feelings Toward Americans Abroad
In general, how positive or negative are your feelings towards Americans who live abroad?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Positive | 26% | 24% | 20% | 15% |
| Somewhat Positive | 19% | 17% | 18% | 16% |
| Neither Negative Nor Positive | 52% | 54% | 54% | 62% |
| Somewhat Negative | 4% | 4% | 7% | 7% |
| Very Negative | 0% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
Considering Moving Abroad
Are you considering moving abroad at some point in the next two years?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definitely not considering | 49% | 53% | 64% | 78% |
| Slight consideration | 14% | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Moderate consideration | 18% | 8% | 7% | 3% |
| Seriously considering | 7% | 7% | 3% | 1% |
| Definitely planning | 3% | 4% | 2% | 1% |
| Don’t know | 8% | 13% | 13% | 5% |
Support for U.S. AI Development
How much do you support or oppose the development of AI technology in the US?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly oppose | 26% | 17% | 13% | 13% |
| Oppose | 19% | 15% | 17% | 21% |
| Neither oppose nor support | 27% | 33% | 34% | 32% |
| Support | 25% | 26% | 27% | 28% |
| Strongly support | 4% | 9% | 10% | 7% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly oppose | 32% | 18% | 13% | 10% |
| Oppose | 15% | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| Neither oppose nor support | 29% | 30% | 31% | 29% |
| Support | 17% | 27% | 31% | 32% |
| Strongly support | 6% | 9% | 11% | 12% |
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.
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree with Statement A | 5% | 7% | 7% | 9% |
| Somewhat agree with Statement A | 13% | 15% | 22% | 20% |
| Equally/Neither | 24% | 28% | 24% | 16% |
| Somewhat agree with Statement B | 25% | 27% | 24% | 29% |
| Strongly agree with Statement B | 34% | 23% | 22% | 26% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 27% | 30% | 28% | 21% |
| Gemini | 25% | 23% | 20% | 14% |
| Grok | 10% | 9% | 3% | 6% |
| Claude AI | 9% | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Deepseek | 3% | 3% | 1% | 1% |
| Other | 3% | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| None | 60% | 57% | 64% | 69% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It's a perfectly fine thing to do | 20% | 28% | 26% | 22% |
| It's not a matter of right or wrong | 24% | 27% | 30% | 37% |
| It's wrong, but it's their business | 23% | 16% | 16% | 17% |
| It's wrong, and I think less of them for it | 27% | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Not sure | 6% | 13% | 14% | 10% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It should show me sources that share my political views | 6% | 8% | 6% | 3% |
| It should show me a mix of sources, including ones I disagree with | 45% | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| It should show me sources that are politically balanced/centrist, regardless of my views | 21% | 29% | 29% | 36% |
| No preference / I haven't thought about it | 28% | 26% | 28% | 25% |
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?
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Between position 0 to 14 | 11% | 15% | 20% | 12% |
| Between position 15 to 29 | 15% | 14% | 10% | 5% |
| Between position 30 to 44 | 20% | 13% | 7% | 3% |
| Between position 45 to 55 | 15% | 17% | 15% | 8% |
| Between position 56 to 70 | 8% | 15% | 7% | 4% |
| Between position 71 to 85 | 8% | 6% | 9% | 2% |
| Between position 86 to 100 | 3% | 3% | 7% | 2% |
| I am not currently employed | 20% | 17% | 26% | 65% |
Political Podcast Listening
How often do you listen to podcasts to learn about politics?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequently | 12% | 14% | 7% | 9% |
| Sometimes | 23% | 26% | 17% | 21% |
| Rarely | 28% | 24% | 27% | 25% |
| Never | 37% | 35% | 49% | 45% |
Twitter Algorithm Effect on Tweeting
Do you believe the introduction of algorithmic ranking on Twitter impacted how users tweet?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 45% | 35% | 24% | 27% |
| No | 12% | 11% | 6% | 6% |
| Maybe | 13% | 20% | 23% | 21% |
| I don't know what this is | 30% | 34% | 47% | 45% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable (no children ages 10-14 in my household) | 63% | 50% | 64% | 79% |
| Playing video games | 16% | 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 activities | 3% | 5% | 6% | 2% |
| Reading, learning apps, schoolwork, podcasts, or audiobooks | 2% | 3% | 2% | 1% |
| My child does not have access to a digital device | 1% | 3% | 3% | 2% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I follow at least one influencer who almost always posts about news or political or social issues | 39% | 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 issues | 39% | 34% | 22% | 16% |
| I follow at least one influencer, but I do not follow any influencers who talk about news or political or social issues | 18% | 21% | 21% | 10% |
| I do not use social media or follow people that I don’t know in real life | 17% | 21% | 37% | 51% |
Anime's Influence on Political Beliefs
Has anime impacted your political beliefs?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I do not watch anime | 52% | 53% | 69% | 78% |
| Not at all | 30% | 32% | 24% | 18% |
| A little bit | 4% | 6% | 4% | 1% |
| Some | 7% | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| A good bit | 4% | 2% | 1% | 0% |
| Absolutely | 4% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None at all | 13% | 15% | 19% | 27% |
| Not much | 20% | 18% | 17% | 11% |
| Some | 37% | 34% | 31% | 20% |
| A great deal | 30% | 33% | 33% | 42% |
Emotional Experience of Political News
When you follow political news and information, which of the following best describes your emotional experience?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steady - I follow political news without strong emotional reaction either way | 18% | 17% | 26% | 21% |
| Anxious - I feel worried or on edge about what I’m learning | 15% | 21% | 14% | 18% |
| Resigned - I follow along but feel like nothing I do will matter | 19% | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Depleted - I care deeply but the volume and intensity leaves me drained | 12% | 11% | 9% | 11% |
| Enthusiastic - I feel motivated, energized, and ready to engage | 7% | 11% | 7% | 9% |
| Disengaged - I’ve started avoiding political news to protect my wellbeing | 12% | 8% | 5% | 9% |
| Averse - I find political information deeply off-putting or disturbing | 5% | 6% | 7% | 9% |
| I don't follow political news | 12% | 12% | 18% | 9% |
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%.
Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I don't share my lunch with people | 40% | 48% | 58% | 55% |
| 1 day a week | 10% | 14% | 12% | 16% |
| 2 days a week | 10% | 11% | 11% | 10% |
| 3 days a week | 18% | 8% | 4% | 5% |
| 4 days a week | 9% | 8% | 2% | 2% |
| 5 days a week | 8% | 5% | 8% | 3% |
| 6 days a week | 0% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| 7 days a week | 10% | 8% | 5% | 9% |
Career Prospects Confidence
Thinking about your own career, how confident are you about your future career prospects?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 19% | 17% | 20% | 9% |
| Somewhat confident | 28% | 28% | 15% | 5% |
| Neither confident nor unconfident | 19% | 20% | 18% | 6% |
| Somewhat unconfident | 15% | 10% | 8% | 2% |
| Very unconfident | 4% | 7% | 5% | 2% |
| Not applicable / I am not currently pursuing a career | 15% | 18% | 33% | 75% |
Athlete Self-Identification
At any point in your life, have you considered yourself an athlete?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 35% | 37% | 31% | 33% |
| No | 65% | 63% | 69% | 67% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 36% | 29% | 19% | 22% |
| Possibly | 56% | 56% | 62% | 57% |
| No | 8% | 15% | 19% | 21% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not at all — I would do it just the same | 7% | 9% | 8% | 7% |
| A little less willing | 17% | 16% | 11% | 15% |
| Somewhat less willing | 22% | 26% | 21% | 18% |
| Much less willing | 25% | 19% | 24% | 29% |
| It would make me not want to do it at all. | 17% | 19% | 25% | 21% |
| I don’t know | 12% | 12% | 10% | 9% |
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)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every time | 5% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
| Almost every time | 18% | 21% | 21% | 26% |
| Some of the time | 51% | 48% | 43% | 44% |
| Rarely | 15% | 11% | 14% | 13% |
| Never; I don't remember my previous answers to the same question | 8% | 4% | 7% | 4% |
| I don't recall having taken follow-ups to prior surveys | 2% | 9% | 9% | 10% |
Most Followed Media Content
Which of these, if any, do you follow the most on TV, the radio, or the internet?
(N = 1,000)Demographic Crosstabs
| Response | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| News on politics and public affairs | 16% | 24% | 31% | 51% |
| Entertainment and lifestyle | 51% | 31% | 21% | 12% |
| Professional or college sports | 12% | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| News on business and economics | 9% | 9% | 9% | 5% |
| None of these | 12% | 19% | 20% | 17% |
Survey Details
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:
- Adult (age 18+)
The selection criteria for the final sample were:
- 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.