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Voter Insights 2024

A Poll on LAUSD Voter Perspectives

2024Public Opinion & Research

Summary

Survey reveals voter interest in improved education quality, student mental health support, and workforce preparation. A recent survey conducted by GPSN among likely voters across board districts 1, 3, and 5 in LAUSD revealed key insights into the issues impacting public education and voter engagement in school board elections.

Key Findings

84% of voters say the quality of instruction in schools is a very important factor in determining whether they vote.
78% of voters say student mental health is an influential issue in their decision to vote.
Messages focused on creating pathways to prepare students for the workforce and on increasing investment in teacher recruitment, training, and preparation were most effective in driving voter interest.
Homelessness, inflation/cost of living, housing affordability, and crime are among the top concerns (cited by nearly two-thirds of voters).
43% of voters say improving public schools would have a very positive impact on the issues they most care about; another 33% say somewhat positive.

Methodology

Survey conducted March 18 through April 1, 2024 among 1,121 representative likely voters in LAUSD board districts 1, 3, and 5. Margin of error +/-2.9%. Conducted online and via telephone in English and Spanish.

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