The chart below shows state level support for a series of questions used to determine the political effectiveness of a Green New Deal. We find strong support across the country for both the Green New Deal and the various policies which it entails.
We’ve also created factsheets for every state which you can use to contact your senators and let them know which parts of the Green New Deal are popular in your state. Use the below map to get your sheet and make your voice heard!
This data was collected between January 4th and January 26th, 2019 by Civis Analytics. with the exception of “Full Green New Deal” which was collected February 6th through 15th. The full question wording is as follows:
Item: Full Green New Deal (n=4,803)
“Some Democrats in Congress are proposing a Green New Deal bill which would phase out the use of fossil fuels, with the government providing clean energy jobs for people who can’t find employment in the private sector. All jobs would pay at least $15 an hour, include healthcare benefits and collective bargaining rights. This would be paid for by raising taxes on incomes over $200,000 dollars a year by 15 percentage points.
Democrats say this would improve the economy by giving people jobs, fight climate change and reduce pollution in the air and water.
Republicans say this would cost many jobs in the energy sector, hurt the economy by raising taxes, and wouldn't make much of a difference because of carbon emissions from China.
Do you support or oppose this policy?”
Item: Reforestation (n=3,539)
“Some Democrats in congress are proposing reforest 40 million acres of public and private forests and 5 million acres of wetlands.
Democrats say that this would help stop climate change and create scenic wilderness for all Americans to enjoy.
Republicans say this is a waste of taxpayer money, and will burden future generations with debt.
Do you support or oppose this policy?"
Item: Job Training (n=3,437)
"Some Democrats in congress are proposing a bill which would provide job training and unemployment insurance to anyone who loses a job due to the closure of fossil fuel power plants or extraction.
Democrats say this would allow everyone to transition to a new green economy. It would make sure that everyone in America continues to have a good meaningful job and can support their families.
Republicans say instead of a band-aid and forcing people out of their current jobs, we should keep fossil fuel plants humming and supporting the American economy.
Do you support or oppose this policy?"
Item: Green Jobs (n=3,496)
"Some Democrats in congress are proposing bill which would guarantee an environmentally friendly job to every American adult, with the government providing jobs for people who can’t find employment in the private sector. All jobs would pay at least $15 an hour, include healthcare benefits, and collective bargaining rights.
Democrats say this would improve the economy by giving people jobs, by financing better public services and infrastructure, and by making sure people can find a job when times are tough.
Republicans say this would increase the national debt, endanger the long term health of our economy, and this policy will end up paying people who can't contribute in the job market to perform pointless busy work.
Do you support or oppose this policy?"
Item: Transportation (n=3,567)
"Some Democrats in congress are proposing funding local mass transportation across the country.
Democrats say this will make community less burdensome, improve livability, and spur growth.
Republicans say that much of this funding will end up wasted and that the debt would burden future generations.
Do you support or oppose this policy?"
Item: Renewable Energy 2050 (n=3,437)
"Some Democrats in congress are proposing requiring that all energy Americans use be from renewable sources by 2050.
Democrats say this would help stop climate change, would kickstart the renewable energy sector, creating jobs for many Americans and ensuring that America leads the world in green technology.
Republicans say this would take away freedom from American consumers, put people out of work, and raise prices for everything from transportation to consumer goods.
Do you support or oppose this policy?"
Item: Sustainable Agriculture (n=3,613)
"Democrats in congress are proposing a bill which would subsidize environmentally friendly agriculture processes. including no till-farming and organic farming. The bill would also limit the amount of petroleum fertilizer farmers could utilize.
Democrats say this would lead to sustainable agriculture that can feed the country while also protecting the environment.
Republicans say these burdensome regulations will raise the price of food and hurt farmers.
Do you support or oppose this policy?"
Item: Drinking Water (n=3,482)
"Democrats in congress are proposing a bill which would improve the nation's drinking water infrastructure and replace lead pipes.
Democrats say this would allow everyone to have safe, clean drinking water while avoiding disasters like the lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan.
Republicans say that our drinking infrastructure is in good shape already, and this represents a wasteful use of resources that will burden our children with debt.
Do you support or oppose this policy?"
Item: Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency Jobs
State estimates come from the 2017 U.S. Energy and Employment Report. “Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency” includes job counts in categories under Electric Power Generation (Solar Electric, Wind Electric, Traditional Hydro Electric, Nuclear), Fuels (Corn Ethanol, Other Ethanol/Non-Woody Biomass, Woody Biomass), Transmission & Distribution (Storage, Smart Grid), and Energy Efficiency (Energy Star & Efficient Lighting, High Efficiency & Renewable Heating and Cooling, Advanced Materials and Insulation).