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More than half of working Californians now use AI on the job. But most expect it to hurt the state’s economy, depress good jobs, and widen inequality. Even the workers …
The national mood is grim. Seven in ten Washington residents say the United States is on the wrong track. They describe thinking about the country in words like disappointed, concerned, frustrated, and anxious. By …
As ballots for California’s June gubernatorial primary begin arriving in the mail, the field may remain volatile, but there are some clear indications of what likely voters want from the …
Housing affordability remains one of Oregon’s most pressing challenges, yet there is growing resistance in many communities to exploring local solutions. In recent DHM focus groups and statewide surveys, Oregonians …
In late 2025, DHM asked Washington residents about their thoughts on AI, data centers, energy affordability and reliability, and nuclear energy. These topics are up for discussion in the current Washington …
As Washington prepares to address a significant budget deficit in the 2026 legislative session, Governor Ferguson’s late December endorsement of a millionaire’s state income tax has renewed discourse among state leaders around …
As Oregon continues to grapple with the challenges facing its public education system, a new concern has emerged: the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 classrooms. While AI offers …
For decades, DHM has been tracking public sentiment across the Pacific Northwest. One of the first questions we often ask our survey respondents is if they think their community is headed in the right direction or on the wrong track. In DHM’s most recent July 2025 Panel survey, the percentage of Oregonians who feel the state is headed in the right direction is the highest we’ve seen since a record low after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even surpassing wrong track.
DHM’s most recent statewide survey in Oregon tested sentiments about the current quality of transportation infrastructure and Oregonians’ transportation priorities for the next ten years.
DHM Research brings leaders clarity around complex planning, policy making and communication challenges. Through purposeful qualitative and quantitative opinion research, we get decision-makers the information they need to take confident and intentional action.
DHM’s approach to research prioritizes quality and authenticity as we work to understand people’s ideas and values.
We bring curiosity and context to every project.
Our only allegiance is to the quality of the research.
We seek out the perspectives of all community members.
DHM Research has meticulously measured the values, preferences and experiences of West Coast residents since 1977. We have earned our reputation as a trusted, independent voice of the people by consistently providing high-quality, objective information about community concerns and priorities.
In collaboration with reputation and crisis management firm, ReputationUs, DHM conducted a first-of-its-kind national survey to understand public sentiment toward police.
To understand the viability of a potential tax measure, the City of Santa Maria partnered with DHM to conduct a survey to gain insight into voters’ priorities and perceptions of City services and spending.
DHM conducts an annual survey with the Portland Metro Chamber to gauge voter sentiment toward the economy and quality of life to inform policy changes that strengthen economic opportunity in the region.