Memo: Voters Across the South Are Concerned About Climate Change, Support Robust Investments in Health Care and Community Services
By Kirby Phares and Isa Alomran
Introduction
In September 2021, Data for Progress, in collaboration with the Southern Economic Advancement Project and Groundwork Collaborative, surveyed 2,222 registered voters in the Southern states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. We find that voters in these 12 states broadly support investments in healthcare and community services, and are concerned by climate change. We also find that the pandemic-related economic crisis and climate change have had a negative impact on workers and families throughout the South, illustrating how crucial these investments are to helping people recover from the pandemic and build healthier, more resilient communities.
