Research Publications

The Public Wise Research & Education Fund conducts nonpartisan, nonprofit, polling and research to fill the gaps in voter and voting rights research to complement ongoing studies being conducted by others in the field.

Local News: Democracy’s First Line of Defense

Local news is key to countering misinformation, fostering trust, and reducing election denialism. Amid challenges like "news deserts," supporting local journalism is vital to safeguarding democracy.

Democracy in the 2024 Election

In this post, we analyze our original survey data to understand more about the issue of protecting democracy in the 2024 election.
DemocracyMessaging

The Legacy of the Uncommitted Campaigns in the MI Democratic Primary

Public Wise's analysis of the uncommitted campaigns in the MI Democratic primary reveals how voter disapproval over Biden's Gaza policy shaped electoral dynamics in a key swing state.
Voter Turnout & Access

FULL REPORT: The War in Gaza and Voter Dynamics

Explore how the War in Gaza impacts voter behavior and learn strategies to keep voters engaged for the 2024 election, based on Public Wise's detailed research.
Messaging

Is The Constitutional County Movement The Newest Threat To Democracy?

DemocracyPolicing and Democracy

Unaccountable Sheriff Elections Provide Fertile Ground For A Growing Anti-Democratic Police Movement in Arizona

This post examines how the Constitutional Sheriffs movement in Arizona fuels anti-democratic practices, influences election denialism, and highlights the dangers of unchecked sheriff power.
AccountabilityPolicing and Democracy

2024 Democracy Threats Analysis

View our presentation on the analysis of 2024 democracy threats.

The War in Gaza and Voter Dynamics: Insights for 2024

Messaging & Public OpinionMessaging

Research 101: How to Read a Poll

Research

Research 101 Series