Howard Gillman Chancellor | University Of California, Irvine
Howard Gillman Chancellor | University Of California, Irvine
In the recent general election, Orange County voters demonstrated a split political preference by selecting Democrat Kamala Harris for president and Republican Steve Garvey for Senate. Additionally, they chose Democrat Dave Min for the 47th Congressional District and Michelle Steele for the 45th.
The University of California, Irvine's School of Social Ecology conducted a survey to analyze voter attitudes in this context. The UCI-OC Poll indicates that Orange County maintains its "purple" status with an even distribution among political affiliations: 31 percent Democrat, 31 percent Republican, 28 percent independent, and 10 percent other.
Jon B. Gould, dean of the School of Social Ecology, commented on the poll's significance: “The results of our latest poll help explain the election’s outcomes and further showcase Orange County as a bellwether for larger political dynamics afoot across the country.”
The survey included responses from 838 residents following the November 5 election. Gould further noted, “The results from this poll are instructive for not only Orange County but also the nation. As one of the nation’s few truly purple counties, there is a lot in O.C.’s electoral results – and, most importantly, the reasons for them – that the two parties and elected leaders should take to heart as they seek to chart a path forward.”
A discussion on these findings is scheduled at UC Irvine on December 6. Reporters interested in covering this event can contact Mimi Ko Cruz.
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