Illinois Turnaround Plan

Poll: Large Majority of Illinois Voters Think State Is on the Wrong Track

Ten Key Findings

• A large majority of voters across party lines think the state is off on the wrong track.
• Over 60% of Illinois voters say the state government is spending too much money.
• A plurality of voters (49%) want to cut state spending on important programs rather than having their taxes raised.
• A significant number of conservatives want to cut spending, while a majority of base Democrats want to raise taxes.
• A majority of voters would choose a candidate that will cut spending.
• Over 50% of voters across party lines favor amending the Illinois state constitution to place a limit on state spending growth.
• A majority of Soft GOPers and Inds support a candidate lowering state employee compensation to the level of the private sector during the state’s budget crisis.
• A large majority of voters regardless of party want a candidate who supports making it easier to start and operate a small business.
• Swing voters are relatively divided on vouchers.
• Base GOPers and Soft GOPers are the biggest backers of a candidate who supports the Illinois Turnaround Plan.