The audience of this survey was likely 2018 voters living in the following states: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Tennessee, selected based on frequent state legislative preemption.

This webinar features the results of research about preemption and home rule, published in November 2019.

Working closely with the Local Solutions Support Center, PerryUndem conducted six focus groups with voters in late May-early June 2019 to test messages about preemption and home rule.

When it comes to their views on government and passing new laws or ordinances, Florida voters tend to take a more positive view of local government than of state government. Full results.

A recent statewide survey reveals that Florida voters have a more favorable opinion of local governments, such as City Councils or County Commissions, than they do of the Florida State Legislature and believe local governments are better connected to the community than state government.