A majority approve of the governor—but the state gets low marks on vaccine distribution.
PPIC New Publication

Statewide Survey:
Californians and Their Government

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas


State Capitol Building

Key findings

  • A majority approve of Governor Newsom’s job performance and his handling of COVID-19—but the state gets low marks on the distribution of the vaccine.
  • Two in three Californians now say they would definitely or probably get the vaccine when it is available to them; there are disparities across racial/ethnic groups.
  • Overwhelming majorities say the state is in an economic recession; a majority say their personal finances are in fair or poor shape.
  • Strong majorities approve of President Biden and his handling of the pandemic.
This research was supported with funding from the Arjay and Frances F. Miller Foundation, the James Irvine Foundation, and the PPIC Donor Circle.

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On Thursday, February 4, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging conversation, with a special focus on the economy.

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About the survey

The PPIC Statewide Survey delivers objective, advocacy-free information on the perceptions, opinions, and public policy preferences of California residents. PPIC’s survey team invites input, comments, and suggestions from policy and public opinion experts and from its own advisory committee, but survey methods, questions, and content are determined solely by the survey team. PPIC relies on a rigorous survey methodology and is a charter member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research Transparency Initiative. The PPIC Statewide Survey is conducted regularly throughout the year in the key areas of government, the environment, K–12 education, and higher education.
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