Democratic voters are souring on California’s goal of phasing out gas car sales, poll finds

New POLITICO polling points to shifting voter attitudes toward California’s goal of phasing out new gas-car sales by 2035, including declining support among Democratic and Democratic-leaning registered voters. This exclusive POLITICO Pro article examines the findings and the broader energy and affordability questions emerging ahead of California’s gubernatorial election. The survey is part of POLITICO’s polling partnership with UC Berkeley’s Citrin Center for Public Opinion Research.

What you’ll learn

• How views of the 2035 gas-car phaseout differ across California voter groups
• How attitudes have shifted compared with previous POLITICO-Citrin Center polling
• What voters are saying about other energy issues, including wildfire costs and electricity affordability

Why this matters

California’s next governor will inherit major policy questions around transportation, energy costs and the state’s climate goals. POLITICO Pro connects voter sentiment with the policy debates unfolding in Sacramento, helping professionals understand the pressures that could shape the state’s next agenda.

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