Voices of LA
In 2016, the Pat Brown Institute launched a multiyear survey program with university, foundation, and individual donor support to explore the social and political orientations of four major racial/ethnic groups in Los Angeles County: African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Jews.
Building on the success of this initial program, in late 2021, PBI, in partnership with and supported by the California Community Foundation, expanded the survey program to elevate further the voices of residents from working-class, place-based communities of color. This continued initiative seeks to amplify the experiences and perspectives of these communities, helping to inform policies and initiatives that better serve their needs.
In addition to these racial and ethnic surveys, the Pat Brown Institute collaborates with community partners to conduct various other surveys to better understand the Los Angeles landscape. These include surveys focused on COVID-19 recovery efforts and assessing the current state of the LA County nonprofit sector. Through these ongoing efforts, the Institute strives to provide valuable insights into the diverse needs and challenges faced by different communities in Los Angeles, ultimately working to foster a more equitable and inclusive region.
Surveys
The poll was conducted in collaboration with Advancing Justice – LA. The survey reveals major differences between younger and older Asian-American voters on social issues and partisanship.
The PBI Latino Poll findings provide key insights into Latino voters on issues such as public infrastructure spending, immigration policy, and partisan identification. Of approximately 5.1 million voters in Los Angeles County, an estimated 32% are Latinos.
The survey includes 1,148 African-American voters within the City of Los Angeles and 1,211 African Americans outside the City but within Los Angeles County.
The Jewish poll illustrates how Jewish voters civically engage, their political priorities, and what they consider to be the key issues facing Los Angeles.