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RESEARCH
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CivicPulse is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization generating data and insights about a wide range of issues faced by local and state governments in the United States. Our nationally representative survey panels include elected officials, department heads, and civil service staff representing town, city, county, and state governments across America.

Research Programs

While CivicPulse's surveys and analyses cover a wide range of topics, we bring particular attention to four research programs. For a fuller list of topics CivicPulse has previously covered, please see the topics dropdown in the “All Research” section below.

Election Day
Democracy and
Elections
WIne Turbines
Energy and
Environment
Laughing Work Colleagues
Diversity and
Representation
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Technology and
Innovation

All Research

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Research Brief

Coastal Officials Show Varied Levels of Concern Over Sea Rise

June 30, 2025
Proactive measures to address potential sea level rise by 2050 vary widely depending on officials’ levels of concern.
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Research Report

Polarization in America Local Government Series: May 2025

May 20, 2025
Based on a January 2025 national survey & interviews of local leaders this report benchmarks Trump-era perceptions of polarization & explores solution areas.
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Research Brief

How Local Policymakers Serve: Types of Elected Positions in Local Government

April 30, 2025
Many local elected officials’ roles are part-time or voluntary, underscoring their dedication to serving their communities.
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Research Report

Web Accessibility in Local Government: Priorities, Progress, and Barriers

March 17, 2025
This report explores web accessibility in local governments across the United States, benchmarking current practices and challenges as officials navigate the shift toward online services.
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Research Brief

Are Local Officials Concerned About Their Drinking Water?

January 30, 2025
Local leaders weigh in on the state of potable water in their communities, citing their biggest concerns and pathways for improvement.
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