Bradley Jones

Research Associate

Expertise:

Brad Jones is a research associate at Pew Research Center, where he primarily works on U.S. public opinion about politics. He is involved in all stages of the research process at the Center. He has a doctorate in political science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His graduate work explored the connection between deeply held moral intuitions and public opinion. Jones regularly presents to outside audiences and at the American Association for Public Opinion Research’s annual conference.

Publications

Sharp Divisions on Vote Counts, as Biden Gets High Marks for His Post-Election Conduct

A large majority of Americans say additional COVID-19 aid is needed – and want Congress to pass it as soon as possible.

Deep Divisions in Views of the Election Process – and Whether It Will Be Clear Who Won

Just half of registered voters expect to know results within a day or two of Election Day, including nearly identical shares who support Trump and Biden.

Amid Campaign Turmoil, Biden Holds Wide Leads on Coronavirus, Unifying the Country

Comparable majorities of both candidates’ supporters say it “really matters” who wins in November, with large majorities on both sides saying a win by the opposing candidate would lead to “lasting harm” for the country.

Increasing share of Americans favor a single government program to provide health care coverage

63% of U.S. adults say the government has the responsibility to provide health care coverage for all, up slightly from 59% last year.

Voters’ Attitudes About Race and Gender Are Even More Divided Than in 2016

Across a range of political values – around race, gender and family, immigration and religion – there are stark contrasts between voters who support Donald Trump and those planning to vote for Joe Biden in November.

In Views of U.S. Democracy, Widening Partisan Divides Over Freedom to Peacefully Protest

A majority of Americans say significant changes are needed in the "fundamental design and structure of American government."

Biden supporters in states where it is hardest to vote by mail are most concerned about voting this fall

About six-in-ten registered voters in the five U.S. states where elections are conducted entirely by mail expect voting to be easy.

Most Americans Say State Governments Have Lifted COVID-19 Restrictions Too Quickly

Six-in-ten say the primary reason the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is increasing is that there are more new infections; 39% say cases are rising mainly because more people are being tested than in previous months.

Voters Rarely Switch Parties, but Recent Shifts Further Educational, Racial Divergence

Neither party nets an overall advantage from the 9% of voters who have switched since 2018.

As COVID-19 cases increase, most Americans support ‘no excuse’ absentee voting

65% of Americans say the option to vote early or absentee should be available to any voter without requiring a documented reason.

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