Latest Research
Our mission is to improve democracy by making public opinion insights more accessible. We often release public poll results so insights are available to anyone with an interest in regions, issues, causes or candidates. Below are highlights of our most recent learnings and analyses.
North Carolina Republicans’ Growing Frustration with President Trump
By Stephen Clermont, Head of Polling A Change Research survey of 967 North Carolinians, conducted July 29 through August 1, 2026 (see here for topline results and here for the methodology), asked respondents an open-ended question: "If you could send a message to...
Voters Back Age Limits for Government Officials
A Change Research national survey of 2,006 registered voters, conducted July 13–17, 2026, finds majority support for maximum age limits across four major government positions, as well as broad support for mandatory health and cognitive evaluations and a formal process...
80% Support Banning or Restricting Phones in Schools
As more states move to ban or restrict student cell phone use in schools, a Change Research national survey of 2,006 registered voters, conducted July 13–17, 2026, finds 80% supportive of such policies. Views on AI tools in K-12 education are more varied, with support...
When Disaster Strikes, Voters More Confident in Local Community
A Change Research national survey of 2,006 registered voters, conducted July 13-17, 2026, finds that 65% of voters are confident in their local community's ability to respond to a natural disaster or extreme weather event, while 55% say the same about their state...
Political Fatigue Is High, Yet People Report Being More Politically Engaged
by Francisco Proskauer Valerio, Associate Analyst In our latest Change Research national survey of 1,714 registered voters, conducted June 10-17, 2026, we asked about voters’ engagement with political news and civic life. The results paint a picture of an...
Voter Views on Public Services
A Change Research national survey of 1,714 registered voters, conducted June 10-17, 2026, finds that, when given a choice between “a public agency funded through taxes” or “a private company operating to make a profit” majorities prefer public management of nine...
Florida, Florida, Florida
To: Interested PartiesFROM: Stephen Clermont, Change ResearchRE: Florida, Florida, Florida From July 9-11, 2026, Change Research surveyed 1,348 registered voters of which 1,004 say they are likely to vote in the upcoming 2026 midterm...
The Trust Playbook: What Voters Are Waiting to See and Hear
A Change Research national survey of 1,330 likely general election voters, conducted May 5 through 7, 2026, finds that just 15% of likely 2026 voters say they trust the Democratic Party and feel it represents their interests. Nearly 6 in 10 likely voters (58%) say...
Tracking Voter Shifts in Financial Anxiety
A Change Research national survey of 1,714 registered voters, conducted June 10 to 17, 2026, finds that majorities report pessimism about the economy, everyday prices, and their own financial outlook. Change Research has tracked these questions monthly since January...
Happy 250th, America: Proud Today, Hopeful for Tomorrow
This Fourth of July, the United States turns 250. To mark the occasion, a Change Research survey of 1,714 registered voters, fielded June 10 through 17, 2026, asked Americans how they’re feeling about the milestone, what they think it means to be American today, and...