CivicPulse

Check out our updated dashboards on threats and harassment against local elected officials is now available in two formats: over time and by segment! civicpulse.org/threats-harass…

Responses to one of our recent surveys indicate that state legislators are focused on bread-and-butter issues. Check out our related brief to learn how specific issue areas ranked. civicpulse.org/post/what-do-s…

Election distrust and fears of violence create challenges for local election officials, but their responses to our recent survey show they’re taking measures to reduce unease. Read their perspectives at the link below. civicpulse.org/post/in-their-…

To read our full October 2024 Polarization in America report, navigate to civicpulse.org/research/democ…

Check out this recent feature in NBC News, which provides insight to findings from our recent survey of local leaders’ perceptions of polarization in their communities. nbcnews.com/politics/polit…

How do racial and ethnic demographics of local elected officials in the US compare to the general population? CivicPulse’s Local Government Diversity Dashboard overviews these group proportions between 2013 and now. @AAPIData civicpulse.org/diversity-repr…

If you’re not sure what we’ve covered, then check out our research page for programs and topics. civicpulse.org/research?utm_s…

Looking for data on local government in the United States? Email us at info@civicpulse.org to request access to underlying data for our research products.

New survey findings on community alignment in California are now available ⬇️ Our research of local elected officials' & California residents' opinions on policy priorities and efficable communication was made possible by @BlueShieldCA @AAPIData civicpulse.org/research/diver…

@nashthomas Thank you for making us aware of this. We can confirm that we are not affiliated with the TPU "CivicPulse." We do not condone deceptive survey tactics.

Possibly of interest to @AskCivicPulse which is an actual real organisation in another country that does research and analysis with a focus on local government.

TPU registered “CivicPulse” the same day it emailed councillors from that domain saying “we have been asked to poll community leaders”. Was that statement true? Or did TPU just create a front and then use it to survey councillors without disclosing this? nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/ta…

Read the full report at civicpulse.org/research/energ…

The urban-rural divide in access to public EV chargers is exacerbated by disproportionate barriers faced in these communities. Local elected officials gave additional context via an open-ended survey question. Read some of their responses then check out the full report below.

Find the answer by reading our recent research brief, in collaboration with Abt Global, on prioritization of economic mobility among local elected officials in the United States. Just a 3 minute read! civicpulse.org/post/the-local…

Less affluent communities are ______ likely to prioritize economic mobility compared to more affluent ones.

Our research on local government involvement in EV charging infrastructure is now public! Find out about the emerging urban-rural divide via our report, which features an interactive map (Figure 1): civicpulse.org/research/energ…

One of the most commonly proposed solutions to the housing affordability crisis has little support among local officeholders. Learn more by reading our research brief on local government support for rezoning: civicpulse.org/post/is-single…

Election season debates highlight competition but how many local elections in the US only have one option? Our survey with Dr. Curtis Bram answered this question, which we’ve compared to historical data as well as state and federal election data civicpulse.org/post/how-many-…

Extreme heat is sweeping the nation this summer and many local officials are concerned. Our survey funded by the NSF and led by Dr. Olga Wilhelmi, Dr. Peter Howe, & Dr. Mary Hayden delves into local officials’ perceptions of and solutions for extreme heat civicpulse.org/post/the-local…

Have you ever wondered how international affairs affect local US communities? Then check out our recent study in collaboration with @whoisjonchu that delves into the extent to which constituents are putting such issues on the local agenda: civicpulse.org/post/putting-i…

Over 1/2 of local officials consider leaving politics due to threats & harassment. Our new data on school board officials, a collab with Princeton's Bridging Divides Institute, shows hesitancy among school leaders to run for higher office. For latest see: civicpulse.org/post/the-impac…