Economic Indicators and Public Opinion in Washington
At DHM Research, we are committed to a deep understanding of public perceptions in the Pacific Northwest. As our team has grown, we’ve added researchers with expertise in the region’s …
Recent Insights
Ticket Splitters in Washington’s November 2024 Election
From November 6–10, 2024, DHM Research surveyed a representative group of 500 Washingtonians who voted in the 2024 general election. In this data, a notable one in three voters cast …
Optimism About the Washington Economy Is at a Post-COVID Peak
DHM’s most recent statewide survey in Washington revealed that things might be looking up. 41% of Washingtonians believe the state is headed in the right direction—an 8-percentage point increase from the …
PNW Residents Weigh in on Climate Change
As record heat waves continue to sweep across the nation, climate change is a major point in American discourse. Despite declining trust in climate scientists and disagreement about root causes, …
Washingtonians Are Concerned with Public School Quality and Funding
In DHM’s most recent statewide survey, Washingtonians grade the state’s public schools with a C. While a C may seem low to some—and high to others—it isn’t unique in the …
Oregonians Remain Ambivalent About the Economy
DHM Research regularly checks in with Oregonians about the economy and their personal financial situations. We asked again in June 2024, which was an opportune time because, historically, how people …
Oregonians Give Public Schools Poor Marks and Believe They Are Underfunded
Students are enjoying their summer vacation. We hope they are playing with friends and running around outdoors and finding time to read and explore new interests. While students are out, …
YouTube and Self-Identity: Perspectives from Puget Sound’s Communities of Color
Organizations across the Puget Sound are continuously working to reach diverse communities who call our region home. It’s critical to first understand these communities’ unique values, experiences, and perceptions to …
Housing Affordability and Homelessness Remain Top Concerns in Washington State
High housing costs and their downstream impacts continue to be top of mind for Washingtonians. According to DHM’s most recent statewide survey in Washington, 28% of respondents believe that homelessness …