The Citrin Center x Politico (September 2026)

The September survey explores several timely topics, including the California governor’s race, the proposed billionaire tax initiative, artificial intelligence, affordability, and views on the Democratic presidential nomination contest for 2028.

Follow these links to stories covering our poll:  • In the heart of tech country, voters turn on AI • AI’s era of bad feelings • The gas car ban has a Democrat problem • The wealth tax is losing support • California billionaire tax loses ground in new poll • Poll: Voters cool on Harris, lukewarm on Newsom for ’28 • 9 minutes in GOP heaven, 1 week in hell • Poll: California Democrats see Newsom as stronger 2028 contender than Harris • The polling on Bonta’s Paramount fight • AI’s backyard problem • California voters oppose new data centers, poll finds • Xavier Becerra’s dispassionate supporters

Look out for updates on this innovative survey comparing registered voters and policy influentials in California on our website, citrincenter.berkeley.edu