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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 29/09/2026

In 1995, 88% of Americans said that they had entertained others in their home in the past year. In 2026, just 67% of Americans have done so — a 21-point decline. Church attendance has dropped by 20 points, and picnics and club meetings have dropped by 19 points.

Chart from Data for Progress showing changes in Americans' social activity from 1995 to 2026. The chart compares data from 1995 from the DDB Needham Life Style Surveys and a 2026 survey from Data for Progress. The polling finds that the percentage of Americans saying they have "entertained people in my home" in the past year has declined from 88% to 67% from 1995 to 2026.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 29/09/2026

Our new polling finds that Americans have significantly reduced their participation in social activities over the last 30 years. There have been double-digit declines in Americans entertaining people in their homes, going to club meetings, and doing volunteer work since 1995.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/09/2026

Unfavorable attitudes toward Flock cameras carry across party lines. After reading a brief description of Flock cameras, voters, including Republicans, have a negative view of the technology. Those views hold even after reading arguments supporting and opposing the cameras.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Negative Views of Flock Cameras Hold After Exposure to Support and Opposition Arguments.
Description: Supporters of Flock cameras argue that these cameras have been effective at tracking the movement of criminals across jurisdictions, which has improved public safety and solved thousands of crimes, including car thefts and kidnappings. Opponents of Flock cameras argue that these cameras are a severe invasion of privacy and cite dozens of cases in which police officers have used the data to track the movement of innocent Americans, such as their current or former girlfriends. Knowing what you know now, do you have a mostly positive or mostly negative view of Flock cameras?
All likely voters — Positive: 33%, Negative: 60%
Democrat — Positive: 23%, Negative: 68%
Independent / Third party — Positive: 28%, Negative: 64%
Republican — Positive: 46%, Negative: 48%

September 18–20, 2026 survey of 1,194 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/09/2026

NEW: A majority of voters now hold an unfavorable view of Flock cameras. In August, 41% of voters viewed the technology unfavorably. One month later, 52% are now unfavorable, for a -29-point margin. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...

Time series chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Unfavorable Views Toward Flock Have Increased Since August.
Description: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the following people or institutions?— Flock Safety surveillance cameras

Favorable — Increased, with the highest response reported on Sep 14, 2026 (26%) and the lowest response recorded on Aug 21, 2026 (22%).
Unfavorable — Increased, with the highest response reported on Sep 20, 2026 (53%) and the lowest response recorded on Aug 21, 2026 (41%).
3 surveys of 3,583 U.S. likely voters, conducted August 21–September 20, 2026.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/09/2026

Our polling finds that among self-identified moderates, a majority say billionaires are a sign of a dysfunctional economy. And while a majority of 2026 swing voters identify as moderate, they’re more interested in raising taxes on the wealthy than conservative cultural stances.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Swing Voters Say Raising Taxes on the Wealthy Would Move Their Vote to Democrats.
Description: Which of these policies would make you definitely vote for a Democratic candidate in an upcoming election? Please select up to three options.
Raise taxes on the wealthy — 28%
Create a Medicare for All health care system — 24%
Ban artificial intelligence from setting prices or wages based on personal data — 21%
Restrict private utility companies from passing unreasonable costs on to customers — 20%
Raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour — 19%
Stop providing military aid and weapons to Israel — 17%
Increase border security — 17%
Nothing would make me definitely vote for a Democratic candidate — 16%
Invest in building new affordable housing — 13%
Increase oil and gas drilling — 12%

May 15–June 21, 2026 surveys with 447 respondent interviews of U.S. swing voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/09/2026

And among young people who doomscroll, most say they lose at least 30 minutes of sleep when they doomscroll at night. hopelab.org/stories/doom...

Horizontal bar chart titled "Most Young People Lose More Than 30 Minutes of Sleep on Nights When They Doomscroll." Respondents were asked how much sleep they think they lose on nights when they doomscroll. More than 1 hour: 46%. 30–60 minutes: 25%. 15–30 minutes: 18%. Less than 15 minutes: 6%. None: 4%. Source: June 24–July 20, 2026 nationwide poll of 1,473 respondents ages 13 to 24 who reported doomscrolling (n=1,298), from Hopelab and Data for Progress.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/09/2026

When asked which types of content they doomscroll most, young people report consuming celebrity content, accidents or disasters, and crime or violence. hopelab.org/stories/doom...

Table titled "Doomscrolling Content Types by Demographic Characteristics," showing which types of content young people doomscrolled in the past two weeks, broken out by age, gender, and LGBTQ+ identity. Celebrity or influencer conflict, human-related accidents or disasters, and crime or violence top the list across most groups. Girls and women report higher rates than boys and men on nearly every category, led by celebrity content (53% vs. 37%). LGBTQ+ respondents report higher rates than non-LGBTQ+ respondents across all categories, with the widest gaps on discrimination, hate or harassment (53% vs. 32%) and diseases or health issues (42% vs. 22%). Source: June 24–July 20, 2026 nationwide poll of 1,473 respondents ages 13 to 24 who reported doomscrolling (n=1,298), from Hopelab and Data for Progress.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/09/2026

NEW: In a new survey with Hopelab, we asked young people aged 13-24 about their online habits. Nearly 3 in 4 young people say they "doomscroll" at least once a week, and 32% say they doomscroll every day or multiple times a day. hopelab.org/stories/doom...

Horizontal bar chart titled "Nearly 3 in 4 Young People Doomscroll Every Week." Respondents were asked how often they continue watching or scrolling negative, upsetting, or stressful content on social media long after they intended to stop. Multiple times per day: 16%. Every day: 16%. 5–6 days per week: 9%. 3–4 days per week: 14%. 1–2 days per week: 19%. Less than once per week: 14%. Never: 10%. Source: June 24–July 20, 2026 nationwide poll of 1,473 respondents ages 13 to 24, from Hopelab and Data for Progress.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 15/09/2026

When asked which party they trust to lower gas prices, voters say they trust the Democratic Party more — although the margin is closer. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Trust Democrats Over Republicans to Lower Gas Prices.
Description: Which party do you trust most to lower gas prices?
All likely voters — I trust the Democratic Party most to lower gas prices: 52%, Don't know: 7%, I trust the Republican Party most to lower gas prices: 41%
Democrat — I trust the Democratic Party most to lower gas prices: 94%, Don't know: 3%, I trust the Republican Party most to lower gas prices: 3%
Independent / Third party — I trust the Democratic Party most to lower gas prices: 45%, Don't know: 16%, I trust the Republican Party most to lower gas prices: 38%
Republican — I trust the Democratic Party most to lower gas prices: 7%, Don't know: 7%, I trust the Republican Party most to lower gas prices: 86%

September 11–14, 2026 survey of 1,214 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 15/09/2026

NEW: With gas prices rising to more than $4.30 per gallon, we asked voters which party they blame more. By a 30-point margin, voters say the Republican Party is more responsible for rising gas prices. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters See Republicans as More Responsible for Rising Gas Prices.
Description: Which party do you think is most responsible for rising gas prices?
All likely voters — The Democratic Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 31%, Don't know: 8%, The Republican Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 61%
Democrat — The Democratic Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 16%, Don't know: 3%, The Republican Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 81%
Independent / Third party — The Democratic Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 26%, Don't know: 11%, The Republican Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 63%
Republican — The Democratic Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 52%, Don't know: 12%, The Republican Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 36%

September 11–14, 2026 survey of 1,214 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 15/09/2026

Our polling last year found that only 1 in 5 voters support this move. By a 37-point margin, voters say rules to limit CO2 pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants should be left in place. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/6/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: A Strong Majority of Voters Oppose EPA Power Plant Pollution Deregulation.
Description: For each of the following current regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, please say whether you think it should be repealed or kept in place:
Rules to limit mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants — This should be kept in place: 62%, Don't know: 18%, This should be repealed: 19%
Rules to reduce carbon dioxide pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants — This should be kept in place: 59%, Don't know: 19%, This should be repealed: 22%

June 13–14, 2025 survey of 1,141 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 11/09/2026

Asked specifically about actions Trump has taken during his second term, voters rate his handling of the Epstein files as the most concerning, with 22% naming it a top offense. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...

Title: Trump's Handling of the Epstein Files Is Seen as the Most Concerning Corruption-Related Action

Description: Which of the following actions by Donald Trump during his second term are most concerning to you? Select up to two.

Not releasing all Epstein files — 22%
Directing investigations against opponents and critics — 17%
Enriching his properties, like Mar-a-Lago — 17%
Growing family crypto business, incl. meme coins — 15%
Family and associates moving between government and private ventures — 15%
Pardoning allies, including Binance founder Changpeng Zhao — 12%
Easing regulations in industries where his family has financial interests — 12%
Selling early access to his social media posts that could move markets — 11%
Accepting ballroom donations from companies with business before the government — 11%
Accepting a luxury jet from Qatar — 9%
None of these are concerning to me — 18%
Don't know — 6%

August 28–31, 2026 survey of 1,167 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 11/09/2026

NEW: Neither political party is trusted to address corruption, with the Democratic Party distrusted by a -6-point margin and the Republican Party distrusted by a -12-point margin. Independents are far more skeptical of Republicans, rating Republicans -41 and Democrats -19.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Do Not Trust Political Actors to Address Corruption.
Description: How much do you trust each of the following to address corruption?
The Supreme Court — Trust: 46%, Do not trust: 47%
The Democratic Party — Trust: 44%, Do not trust: 50%
The Republican Party — Trust: 42%, Do not trust: 54%
Donald Trump — Trust: 40%, Do not trust: 56%

August 28–31, 2026 survey of 1,167 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 10/09/2026

Democratic voters in particular think the party has too much influence from billionaire donors and corporate PACs — but not working-class Americans.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Democratic Voters Think Billionaires and Corporations Have Too Much Influence Over the Party, While Working-Class Americans Have Too Little.
Description: In your opinion, do you think each of the following entities has too much, too little, or the right amount of influence over the Democratic Party?
Billionaire donors — Too much: 53%, Too little: 10%
Corporations and corporate PACs — Too much: 44%, Too little: 11%
Working-class Americans — Too much: 6%, Too little: 57%

August 14–17, 2026 survey of 570 U.S. likely voters who are Democrats or Independents that lean toward Democrats.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 10/09/2026

Structural democratic reforms are also broadly popular — with majority support for congressional term limits, bans on gerrymandering, and the abolition of the Electoral College.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Support Various Reforms to the U.S. Electoral System.
Description: Would you support or oppose each of the following structural reforms?
Creating term limits for members of Congress and the Senate — Support: 83%, Oppose: 9%
Banning partisan gerrymandering — Support: 63%, Oppose: 13%
Making Election Day a federal holiday — Support: 69%, Oppose: 21%
Abolishing the Electoral College, and instead determining the winner of presidential elections based on the popular vote — Support: 55%, Oppose: 33%
Allowing "fusion voting," in which a single candidate can be nominated by multiple parties at the same time — meaning that someone can vote for a third-party candidate without "spoiling" the election for the major-party candidate — Support: 38%, Oppose: 30%

August 14–17, 2026 survey of 1,186 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 10/09/2026

Our polling with @movementvoterfund.bsky.social finds that voters still do not trust the Democratic Party — but trust increases by 12 points when voters learn about support for anti-corruption and economic populist policies.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Trust the Democratic Party More After Hearing It Supports Anti-Corruption and Economic Populist Policies.
Description: Original ask: How much do you trust the Democratic Party? Informed ask: Recently, the Democratic Party endorsed several policies aimed at tackling corruption and unrigging the system for working people, including:Banning congressional stock tradingCapping spending from corporate PACs in electionsIncreasing taxes on large corporations and the wealthyKnowing what you do now, how much do you trust the Democratic Party?
Original ask — Trust: 45%, Do not trust: 52%
Informed ask — Trust: 56%, Do not trust: 40%

August 14–17, 2026 survey of 1,186 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 09/09/2026

We tested @sanders.senate.gov and @repcasar.bsky.social's bill to pause AI development and permanently ban the creation of AI superintelligence. It's supported by 68% of voters — including 72% of Democrats, 70% of Independents, and 63% of Republicans. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Strongly Support Legislation to Regulate the Development of Artificial Intelligence.
Description: Some members of Congress have proposed a temporary pause on the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems until a federal regulator establishes safety standards and a review process for evaluating new AI models before release. The proposal would also permanently prohibit the development or deployment of AI systems that either exceed human intelligence or are capable of resisting or overriding human attempts to shut them down. Do you support or oppose this proposal?
All likely voters — Support: 68%, Oppose: 25%
Democrat — Support: 72%, Oppose: 21%
Independent / Third party — Support: 70%, Oppose: 21%
Republican — Support: 63%, Oppose: 31%

September 4–9, 2026 survey of 1,332 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 08/09/2026

We tested how voters define the "working class" by asking about popular fictional characters. Voters agree most on defining Homer Simpson (+56), Fran Fine (+46), Peter Griffin (+46), and Hank Hill (+45) as working class.

Stacked bar chart from Data for Progress showing the share of likely voters who describe each fictional character as "working class" versus not working class, ordered by net margin. Homer Simpson (The Simpsons): 73% working class, 17% not, net +56. Fran Fine (The Nanny): 63%, 17%, +46. Peter Griffin (Family Guy): 61%, 15%, +46. Hank Hill (King of the Hill): 60%, 15%, +45. Phoebe Buffay (Friends): 54%, 21%, +33. Michael Scott (The Office): 43%, 23%, +20. Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation): 36%, 17%, +19. Lorelai Gilmore (Gilmore Girls): 37%, 19%, +18. Walter White (Breaking Bad): 40%, 28%, +12. Liz Lemon (30 Rock): 26%, 22%, +4. Don Draper (Mad Men): 22%, 31%, −9. Dr. Meredith Grey (Grey's Anatomy): 31%, 46%, −15. August 21–24, 2026 survey of 1,175 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 04/09/2026

And when asked about hypothetical profiles, voters do not use college degree as a main factor in determining whether someone is "working class."

Bar chart from Data for Progress titled "Voters Describe a Variety of Individuals as 'Working Class.'" Respondents were shown descriptions of people and asked whether they'd describe each as "working class." Percentages saying yes: house cleaner without a college degree, $35K (85%); fast-food worker with an associate's, $40K (84%); barista with a bachelor's, $40K (83%); bartender with a master's, $65K (75%); shift lead at an auto plant without a college degree, $85K (68%); retired teacher with a bachelor's, $60K from pension and Social Security (59%); HR associate at a nonprofit with a bachelor's, $80K (55%); assistant professor with a PhD, $70K (54%); stay-at-home mom without a college degree, spouse makes $95K (47%); ER attending physician, $400K (32%); car dealership owner, no college degree, no salary, $5M net worth (28%); law firm partner, $1M (27%).

Based on an August 21–24, 2026 survey of 1,175 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 04/09/2026

In a forced-choice question, voters mostly say being "working class" is about someone's current economic situation or job type.

Bar chart from Data for Progress titled "Voters Say Being 'Working Class' Is Mostly About Someone's Economic Situation and Type of Job." Respondents were asked which view comes closest to their own: A) mostly about current economic situation, B) mostly about type of job, C) mostly about where you came from, D) mostly about ownership (working for someone vs. owning a business), E) mostly about education level, or F) don't know.

Among all likely voters: 42% A, 32% B, 8% C, 7% D, 6% E, 5% F. Democrats: 44% A, 29% B, 10% C, 6% D, 5% E, 6% F. Independents/third party: 41% A, 30% B, 7% C, 10% D, 6% E, 5% F. Republicans: 41% A, 35% B, 7% C, 7% D, 7% E, 3% F.

Based on an August 21–24, 2026 survey of 1,175 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 04/09/2026

NEW: Academics and pollsters often use college education to define the "working class." But how do voters actually apply the term? We find that voters typically consider someone’s level of workforce participation, economic situation, and job type to define the working class.

Bar chart from Data for Progress titled "'Working Class' Has Different Definitions for Different People."

In your own words, what does being 'working class' mean to you?"

Response counts: employed/working for a living (143), low-income/paycheck to paycheck (131), blue collar/manual labor/trades (99), middle class (69), hard work (64), needs to work to survive (53), 40+ hour/full-time (49), essential workers (33), all other items (27), average Americans (26), exploitation/underpaid (22), stability/comfortable living (19), don't know (19), income below threshold (18), taxpayers (16), self-made/no assistance (16), earning through labor (14), not rich (11), non-management (11), hourly wages (10), little savings (9), multiple jobs (8), lower class (6), no college degree (5).

Based on an August 21–24, 2026 survey of 1,175 U.S. registered voters. An additional 297 responses were unintelligible or blank.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/09/2026

At the beginning of this year, voters were roughly split in their assessment of Trump’s handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict, disapproving by a −2-point margin. Today, only 33% of voters approve of Trump’s handling of this issue, while 56% disapprove — a −23-point margin.

Time series chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters' Disapproval of Trump's Handling of the Israel-Palestine Conflict Has Surged in 2026.
Description: Do you approve or disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling each of the following issues?— The Israel-Palestine conflict

Approve — Decreased, with the highest response reported on Oct 20, 2025 (47%) and the lowest response recorded on Aug 31, 2026 (33%).
Disapprove — Increased, with the highest response reported on Aug 31, 2026 (57%) and the lowest response recorded on Jan 31, 2025 (37%).
17 surveys of 19,812 U.S. likely voters, conducted January 31, 2025–August 31, 2026.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/09/2026

NEW: In March, voters disapproved of Trump's handling of the conflict in Iran by a −11-point margin. Today, this has worsened to a −24-point margin.

Time series chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Strongly Disapprove of Trump's Handling of the Conflict in Iran.
Description: Do you approve or disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling each of the following issues?— The conflict with Iran

Approve — Decreased, with the highest response reported on Apr 14, 2026 (42%) and the lowest response recorded on Aug 31, 2026 (34%).
Disapprove — Increased, with the highest response reported on Aug 31, 2026 (59%) and the lowest response recorded on Mar 13, 2026 (52%).
6 surveys of 6,623 U.S. likely voters, conducted March 13–August 31, 2026.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 27/08/2026

NEW: Around two-thirds of voters have heard of Flock cameras. Overall, voters view the technology unfavorably by a -19-point margin. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Flock Cameras Are Viewed Unfavorably.
Description: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the following people or institutions?— Flock Safety surveillance cameras
All likely voters — Favorable: 22%, Unfavorable: 41%
Democrat — Favorable: 22%, Unfavorable: 40%
Independent / Third party — Favorable: 16%, Unfavorable: 44%
Republican — Favorable: 26%, Unfavorable: 39%
Under 45 — Favorable: 20%, Unfavorable: 46%
45+ — Favorable: 23%, Unfavorable: 38%

August 21–24, 2026 survey of 1,175 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 26/08/2026

NEW: In April of 2026, two months into the Iran War, 52% of voters said the U.S. was not accomplishing its goals in Iran. Today, that number has risen to 60%.

Time series chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Increasingly Think the U.S. Is Not Accomplishing Its Goals in Iran.
Description: Do you think the U.S. is accomplishing its goals with the war in Iran?

Yes, the U.S. is accomplishing its goals in Iran — Decreased, with the highest response reported on Apr 24, 2026 (35%) and the lowest response recorded on Jul 27, 2026 (31%).
Don't know — Decreased, with the highest response reported on Jun 16, 2026 (13%) and the lowest response recorded on Aug 24, 2026 (9%).
No, the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran — Increased, with the highest response reported on Aug 24, 2026 (60%) and the lowest response recorded on Apr 24, 2026 (52%).
4 surveys of 4,490 U.S. likely voters, conducted April 24–August 24, 2026.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 19/08/2026

NEW: Voters see most instances of politicians gaining financially from their position as corruption. This includes politicians investing in prediction markets, receiving donations from lobbyists, and receiving donations from corporations. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/8/...

Bar chart from Data for Progress titled "Voters View Most Forms of Political Profiteering as Corrupt." Respondents were asked whether various ways politicians could gain financially from their role in government are or are not corruption. Percentages saying "this is corruption": trading government favors for kickbacks (84%), receiving direct donations to personal accounts from corporations (77%), receiving direct donations to personal accounts from lobbyists (77%), getting indirect business gains from policy changes (66%), investing in prediction markets (58%), receiving direct campaign donations from lobbyists (58%), receiving direct campaign donations from corporations (52%), receiving top 1% salaries (50%), investing in the stock market (40%), and receiving direct campaign donations from everyday voters (27%). Based on an August 1–3, 2026 survey of 1,187 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 18/08/2026

A plurality of voters (41%) think Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, while 33% think he is not.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: A Plurality of U.S. Voters Think Netanyahu Is a War Criminal.
Description: Do you believe Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal?
All likely voters — Yes, Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal: 41%, Not sure: 25%, No, Benjamin Netanyahu is not a war criminal: 33%
Democrat — Yes, Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal: 60%, Not sure: 22%, No, Benjamin Netanyahu is not a war criminal: 18%
Independent / Third party — Yes, Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal: 46%, Not sure: 29%, No, Benjamin Netanyahu is not a war criminal: 26%
Republican — Yes, Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal: 21%, Not sure: 27%, No, Benjamin Netanyahu is not a war criminal: 52%
Under 45 — Yes, Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal: 46%, Not sure: 31%, No, Benjamin Netanyahu is not a war criminal: 23%
45+ — Yes, Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal: 39%, Not sure: 22%, No, Benjamin Netanyahu is not a war criminal: 39%

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 18/08/2026

NEW: Half of voters (50%) — including a majority of Independents (51%) — would approve of the U.S. fulfilling the International Criminal Court’s warrant to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, while 35% would disapprove.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: By a +15-Point Margin, Voters Approve of the U.S. Arresting Netanyahu.
Description: Recently, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Netanyahu is set to visit the U.S. in September for the United Nations General Assembly. Would you approve or disapprove of the U.S. fulfilling that warrant by arresting Benjamin Netanyahu?
All likely voters — Approve: 50%, Disapprove: 35%
Democrat — Approve: 63%, Disapprove: 21%
Independent / Third party — Approve: 51%, Disapprove: 38%
Republican — Approve: 37%, Disapprove: 49%
Under 45 — Approve: 62%, Disapprove: 20%
45+ — Approve: 44%, Disapprove: 43%

August 14–17, 2026 survey of 1,186 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026

A strong majority of Alaska voters (73%), including 76% of Independents and 63% of Republicans, support pausing new data center development until the state passes a law regulating it.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Alaska Voters Support a Pause on Data Center Development.
Description: Some lawmakers have proposed pausing the development of new data centers in Alaska until the state passes a law regulating how data centers are built and operated. Do you support or oppose this proposal?
All likely voters — Support: 73%, Oppose: 22%
Democrat — Support: 84%, Oppose: 13%
Independent / Third party — Support: 75%, Oppose: 19%
Republican — Support: 64%, Oppose: 32%
Anchorage — Support: 74%, Oppose: 21%
Kenai Peninsula — Support: 78%, Oppose: 16%
Matanuska-Susitna — Support: 67%, Oppose: 31%
Fairbanks North Star — Support: 70%, Oppose: 24%
Other / Unorganized (Southeast) — Support: 73%, Oppose: 23%
Other / Unorganized (Rest of State) — Support: 75%, Oppose: 20%

July 28–August 4, 2026 survey of 605 Alaska likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026

On various issues — from making oil and gas companies pay their fair share, to raising caregivers’ wages, to election reform, to creating a mental health curriculum in public schools — voters strongly support policies that have been opposed or vetoed by Governor Mike Dunleavy.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Alaska Voters Prefer LNG Property Tax Bill to Include S-Corp Income Tax Provision.
Description: Lawmakers are considering a proposal to give the Alaska LNG project a property tax break. Some lawmakers want the same bill to also require all oil and gas companies to pay the state corporate income tax that currently only some companies pay. Others want the bill to include only the Alaska LNG property tax break, and to leave the corporate income tax provision out. Which comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?
Response Options:
A) The bill should include the Alaska LNG tax break and also require all oil and gas companies to pay state corporate income tax
B) Not sure
C) The bill should include only the Alaska LNG tax break, and not require all oil and gas companies to pay state corporate income tax
All likely voters — 69% chose A, 10% chose B, 21% chose C

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026

When asked what two things they think the state should do with an additional $100 million, Alaska voters prioritize making electricity and heating more affordable (39%), the PFD (35%), and increasing funding for K-12 public education (33%).

See the full poll at: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/8/17/as-alaskas-affordability-crisis-deepens-peltola-leads-in-senate-race

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026

About two-thirds of Alaska voters are worried about being able to afford gas, electricity, food, and healthcare. Since last year, worry levels have risen from 54% to 67% for gasoline costs, from 57% to 67% for healthcare costs, and from 54% to 66% for utility costs.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Most Alaska Voters Worry About Affording Food, Health Care, Gas, and Electricity.
Description: How worried, if at all, are you about being able to afford each of the following for you and your family over the next year?
Gasoline or other transportation costs — Very worried: 34%, Somewhat worried: 33%, Not too worried: 21%, Not at all worried: 12%, Does not apply to me: 1%
The cost of health care services — Very worried: 33%, Somewhat worried: 33%, Not too worried: 13%, Not at all worried: 17%, Does not apply to me: 3%
Groceries and food — Very worried: 36%, Somewhat worried: 30%, Not too worried: 21%, Not at all worried: 13%, Does not apply to me: 0%
See the full poll at: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/8/17/as-alaskas-affordability-crisis-deepens-peltola-leads-in-senate-race

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026

NEW ALASKA POLL: In a ranked-choice voting simulation of the U.S. Senate race, Mary Peltola leads incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan by 6 points in the final round. The survey also finds a significant increase in Alaska voters’ concerns about the cost of living over the past year. 🧵

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Peltola Leads in Final Round of Ranked Choice Election for U.S. Senator From Alaska.
Description: Ranked-choice voting simulation for U.S. Senator from Alaska after eliminating Heikes, Gerald L. (Registered Republican) and Sullivan, Daniel J. Jr.:
Peltola, Mary (Registered Democrat) — 53%
Sullivan, Dan S. (Registered Republican) Incumbent — 47%

July 28–August 4, 2026 survey of 605 Alaska likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 13/08/2026

More than half of voters (53%) see the existence of billionaires as a sign of a dysfunctional economy that distributes wealth to the very top instead of among the working class.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Most Voters View Billionaires as Representing a Dysfunctional, Anti-Working-Class Economy.
Description: Which of the following comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?
Response Options:
A) The existence of billionaires is a sign of a dysfunctional economy that distributes wealth to the very top instead of among the working class.
B) Don't know
C) The existence of billionaires is a sign of a healthy, functional economy that rewards innovation and private enterprise.
All likely voters — 53% chose A, 10% chose B, 37% chose C
Democrat — 73% chose A, 8% chose B, 19% chose C
Independent / Third party — 55% chose A, 12% chose B, 33% chose C
Republican — 33% chose A, 10% chose B, 57% chose C

August 1–3, 2026 survey of 1,187 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 13/08/2026

A majority of voters (51%) say billionaires got their wealth through luck and family inheritance, while 37% say their wealth was earned fairly through hard work and innovation.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Half of Voters Say Billionaires Got Their Wealth Through Luck and Inheritance Rather Than Innovation.
Description: Which of the following comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?
Response Options:
A) Billionaires earned their wealth through luck and family inheritance
B) Don't know
C) Billionaires earned their wealth fairly through hard work and innovation
All likely voters — 51% chose A, 12% chose B, 37% chose C
Democrat — 66% chose A, 11% chose B, 22% chose C
Independent / Third party — 49% chose A, 17% chose B, 34% chose C
Republican — 36% chose A, 10% chose B, 54% chose C

August 1-3, 2026 survey of 585 U.S. likely voters (Split B).

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 13/08/2026

NEW: A majority of voters (59%) think they are more likely to become homeless than to be a millionaire, including 71% of Democrats, 55% of Independents, and 48% of Republicans. That topline number jumps to 64% when you ask about billionaires.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Most Voters Say They Are Closer to Becoming Homeless Than to Becoming a Millionaire.
Description: When it comes to life outcomes, which of the following comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?
Response Options:
A) I am more likely to become homeless than I am to become a millionaire.
B) Don't know
C) I am more likely to become a millionaire than to become homeless.
All likely voters — 59% chose A, 8% chose B, 33% chose C
Democrat — 71% chose A, 4% chose B, 25% chose C
Independent / Third party — 55% chose A, 13% chose B, 32% chose C
Republican — 48% chose A, 9% chose B, 43% chose C

August 1-3, 2026 survey of 589 U.S. likely voters (Split A).

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 07/08/2026

When asked about the Supreme Court's decision this year to allow political parties to spend unlimited money on campaigns, 71% of voters believe it will lead to more corruption. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Believe the Supreme Court Decision Allowing Parties to Spend Unlimited Money on Candidates Will Lead to More Corruption.
Description: In June, the Supreme Court ruled that political parties can coordinate with candidates to now spend unlimited amounts of money. Which of the following comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?
Response Options:
A) This decision will lead to more corruption, because wealthy donors will be able to route unlimited money through the parties.
B) Don't know
C) Political parties' ability to spend unlimited money will lead to stronger candidates, better campaigns, and more awareness of political races, as candidates will be able to pay for things like town halls or TV ads.
All likely voters — 71% chose A, 8% chose B, 21% chose C
Democrat — 79% chose A, 6% chose B, 16% chose C
Independent / Third party — 73% chose A, 10% chose B, 16% chose C
Republican — 63% chose A, 8% chose B, 29% chose C

August 1–3, 2026 survey of 1,187 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 07/08/2026

NEW: By a +50-point margin, voters believe that large corporations hold too much power if they can spend millions on elections. Only 22% of voters believe that corporate spending on elections should be protected like free speech. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 06/08/2026

Voters believe that limited funding and a lack of leadership are the largest barriers to environmental investments in their community.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Limited Funding and Lack of Leadership Are Seen as the Biggest Barriers to Green Urbanism.
Description: Which of the following do you think would be the biggest obstacle preventing your community from investing more in environmental sustainability and green urbanism?
Limited funding — 31%
Lack of leadership — 18%
More urgent priorities — 11%
Car dependence and limited transit — 11%
Sustainability is not a major concern — 8%
Permitting and regulations — 6%
Limited staff and expertise — 4%
Other — 1%
Don't know — 9%

July 24–27, 2026 survey of 1,058 U.S. likely voters.

See crosstabs for full question wording.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 06/08/2026

Voters also support setting energy-efficiency requirements for new buildings, upgrading public buildings with energy-efficient technologies, and offering financial incentives for energy-efficient homes and businesses.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: A Majority of Voters Support Local Energy-Efficiency Policies.
Description: Below are some energy-efficiency policies that local governments are considering implementing. Please indicate whether you support or oppose each of the following policies:
Updating public buildings with new energy-efficient technologies — Support: 79%, Oppose: 11%
Setting energy-efficiency requirements for new buildings — Support: 78%, Oppose: 12%
Offering financial incentives for energy-efficient homes and businesses — Support: 77%, Oppose: 12%

July 24–27, 2026 survey of 1,058 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 06/08/2026

NEW: To mitigate the negative impacts of climate change, policymakers are increasingly exploring investments in “green urbanism.” We find that voters support many of these policies, including pedestrian-friendly streets, expanded bus services, & improved cycling infrastructure.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: A Majority of Voters Support Community Planning and Transit Policies.
Description: Below are some community planning and transit policies that local governments are considering implementing. Please indicate whether you support or oppose each of the following policies:
Expanding sidewalk coverage and creating more pedestrian-friendly streets — Support: 79%, Oppose: 12%
Expanding bus services and providing discounted fares — Support: 77%, Oppose: 12%
Updating zoning rules to encourage walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods — Support: 75%, Oppose: 12%
Investing in safer bike lanes and expanded cycling infrastructure — Support: 75%, Oppose: 14%

July 24–27, 2026 survey of 1,058 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/08/2026

When asked whether the Ann Arbor government should own and operate the local electric utility rather than a private company, about 2 in 3 voters (68%) say the utility should be publicly owned. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/7/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Majority of Ann Arbor Primary Voters Favor Public Electric Utility Ownership.
Description: Some people have proposed that the local Ann Arbor government should own and operate the electric utility that provides electricity to homes and businesses in the area instead of a private company. When thinking about this, which of the following comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right?

View crosstabs for full question wording: https://www.filesforprogress.org/datasets/2026/7/dfp_ll_ann_arbor_mayoral_dprimary_brief_tabs.pdf

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/08/2026

Ahead of tomorrow's primary election in Michigan, our poll with @leadlocally.bsky.social finds Yousef Rabhi leading incumbent Christopher Taylor in Ann Arbor's Democratic mayoral primary, 51%-38%. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/7/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Rabhi Leads Taylor in the Ann Arbor Democratic Mayoral Primary Election.
Description: If the August Democratic primary election for the Mayor of Ann Arbor was held tomorrow, and these were the candidates, who would you vote for?
Yousef Rabhi — 51%
Don't know — 11%
Christopher Taylor — 38%

July 17-20, 2026 survey of 330 likely Ann Arbor, MI Democratic primary voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 28/07/2026

NEW: Do Democrats funded by AIPAC pay an electoral penalty in a general election? We find that a Democrat funded by AIPAC performs significantly worse against a Republican than a Democrat who “rejects all outside financial support from industry groups and PACs.”

"In a Matchup Against a Republican, a Democrat Funded by AIPAC Underperforms a Democrat Who Rejects Outside PAC Money."

In this experiment, respondents were shown hypothetical general election matchups between a Republican and a Democratic candidate, both with a randomized source of outside funding. The chart shows how each funding source affects a Democratic candidate's average performance relative to a Democratic candidate who "rejects all financial support from outside industry groups and PACs."

Planned Parenthood funding is associated with a +1.8pp effect. Nurses unions: -0.8pp. Police unions: -2.0pp. Real estate development industry: -2.7pp. Oil and gas industry: -3.1pp. National Rifle Association (NRA): -4.2pp. Pharmaceutical industry: -4.9pp. Cryptocurrency industry: -4.9pp. Artificial Intelligence industry: -5.3pp. American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC): -6.2pp.

July 17–19, 2026 survey of 1,207 U.S. likely voters. From Data for Progress.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 27/07/2026

A majority of voters (55%), including 62% of Independents, think that the U.S. should stop taking military action in Iran.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Want the U.S. to Stop Taking Military Action in Iran.
Description: Do you think the U.S. should continue or stop taking military action in Iran?
All likely voters — The U.S. should stop taking military action in Iran: 55%, Don't know: 10%, The U.S. should continue taking military action in Iran: 36%
Democrat — The U.S. should stop taking military action in Iran: 77%, Don't know: 8%, The U.S. should continue taking military action in Iran: 14%
Independent / Third party — The U.S. should stop taking military action in Iran: 62%, Don't know: 13%, The U.S. should continue taking military action in Iran: 25%
Republican — The U.S. should stop taking military action in Iran: 28%, Don't know: 9%, The U.S. should continue taking military action in Iran: 63%

July 24–27, 2026 survey of 1,058 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 27/07/2026

As the U.S. enters its sixth month of the Iran War, new Data for Progress polling finds that a majority of voters — including 67% of Independents — think the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Think the U.S. Is Not Accomplishing Its Goals in Iran.
Description: Do you think the U.S. is accomplishing its goals with the war in Iran?
All likely voters — Yes, the U.S. is accomplishing its goals in Iran: 31%, Don't know: 10%, No, the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran: 59%
Democrat — Yes, the U.S. is accomplishing its goals in Iran: 13%, Don't know: 9%, No, the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran: 78%
Independent / Third party — Yes, the U.S. is accomplishing its goals in Iran: 17%, Don't know: 16%, No, the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran: 67%
Republican — Yes, the U.S. is accomplishing its goals in Iran: 55%, Don't know: 9%, No, the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran: 36%

July 24–27, 2026 survey of 1,058 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/07/2026

A majority of voters (55%) say they do not trust ICE to provide accurate information about what happens during its enforcement operations.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Most Voters Do Not Trust ICE to Provide Accurate Information.
Description: How much do you trust U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to give the public accurate information about what happens during its enforcement operations?
All likely voters — Trust: 42%, Don't trust: 55%
Democrat — Trust: 13%, Don't trust: 84%
Independent / Third party — Trust: 37%, Don't trust: 60%
Republican — Trust: 73%, Don't trust: 23%

July 17–19, 2026 survey of 1,207 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/07/2026

NEW: After reading information about the ICE shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Houston, a majority of voters say they trust the civilian witnesses more than ICE officers to provide accurate information about the event.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Trust Witnesses More Than ICE Agents in Houston Shooting Case.
Description: On July 7, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston, Texas, shot and killed a man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. ICE argues that Salgado Araujo attempted to use his vehicle as a weapon by charging at ICE officers, and they needed to respond with deadly force. The three witnesses who were in the van with Salgado Araujo dispute this account. They state that no officer was in front of the vehicle and Salgado Araujo did not charge at the officers. Who do you trust more to provide an accurate account of what happened?
All likely voters — The witnesses in the van: 54%, Don't know: 11%, ICE officers: 36%
Read the full poll at: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/7/23/voters-have-low-trust-in-ice-trust-civilian-witnesses-more-in-houston-shooting

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 21/07/2026

A majority of voters support creating an American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund, which would require large AI companies to contribute 50% of their stock to give the public a direct ownership stake in AI development.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Favor Creating an American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund.
Description: Some leaders have proposed that the U.S. government create an AI Sovereign Wealth Fund, in which large AI companies would be required to contribute 50% of their stock to the fund. This would give the public a direct ownership stake in the future of AI development. Would you support or oppose the U.S. government creating an American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund?
All likely voters — Support: 51%, Oppose: 32%
Democrat — Support: 52%, Oppose: 34%
Independent / Third party — Support: 49%, Oppose: 35%
Republican — Support: 51%, Oppose: 30%

June 12–16, 2026 survey of 1,090 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 21/07/2026

Voters also support regulations to protect workers and the public from potential harms of AI, including giving the government a 30-day review window on new AI models (69%) and penalizing companies that use AI to set prices or wages (62%).

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Most Voters Favor Policies to Regulate AI Companies and Protect Workers.
Description: Would you support or oppose the U.S. government adopting each of the following policies to regulate artificial intelligence (AI)?
Requiring AI companies to give the U.S. government a 30 day window to review their new AI models before releasing them to the public — Support: 69%, Oppose: 18%
Requiring large AI companies to invest a proportion of their revenue into local development projects and services for the communities they operate in — Support: 68%, Oppose: 19%
Increasing government spending to launch new trade schools and technical institutes in the U.S. to retrain workers displaced from their jobs by AI — Support: 67%, Oppose: 22%
Full results here: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/7/21/voters-show-strong-support-for-regulating-ai-to-protect-workers

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