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Latinas and Latino men in California do not always assign the same importance to the issues shaping today’s political environment.

A new brief from UCLA LPPI and the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) finds that Latinas are more likely than Latino men to prioritize protecting immigrant communities, opposition to the White House agenda, and defending democracy and voting rights when considering candidates for California governor.

The gender differences are largest among voters under 30 and those without bachelor’s degrees. Among college graduates, the gaps narrow substantially.

The findings are based on a May 2026 poll of 1,912 California Latino registered voters, who were asked 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫.

Read the brief at latino.ucla.edu or in the link in our bio! by @berkeleyigs

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Graduate Students! There is still time to apply for our 2027 IGS Graduate Awards!

The first opportunity, the David M. Howard Memorial Prize in American Politics is a $2,500 cash prize for a UC Berkeley Ph.D student recognizing their achievements in graduate research in public policy, political behavior, or public opinion in the U.S., broadly understood. The deadline to apply is THIS SUNDAY, October 18th, at 11:59pm!

The second award, the Mike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship, offers $3,000 in funding to a UC Berkeley graduate student who is eligible for candidacy and writing their dissertation on an aspect of American politics (which can include comparative research across nations with the United States as a major case). The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 29th, at 11:59pm.

Don't wait, check out our website and apply today: https://igs.berkeley.edu/student-opportunities/awards-grants

#berkeleyigs #graduate #awards #publicpolicy #USpolitics #dissertation Graduate Students! Apply for our 2027 IGS Graduate Awards David M. Howard Memorial Prize in American Politics$2,500 cash prize for UC Berkeley Ph.D studentRecognizing achivement in research about public policy, political behavior, or public opinion in the U.S.DEADLINE: THIS SUNDAY, OCT. 18. 2026 | 11:59PMMike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship$3,000 in funding to UC Berkeley graduate studentTo write their dissertation on an aspect of American politics (which can include comparative research across nations with the United States as a major case)DEADLINE: NOV. 29. 2026 11:59PM by @berkeleyigs

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Thousands of California local government publications are being digitized and made freely available online through LoCALDig. But what does it take to get those materials from library shelves to the Internet Archive?

Our latest blog post looks behind the scenes at the people and operations that make it happen, particularly our colleagues at UC Systemwide Library Facility–North (SLF-N) and Berkeley's Library Mail.

From retrieving and transporting decades-old government publications to coordinating shipments across campus, their work is essential to LoCALDig's success.

Read the full story at the link in our bio!

Image: Two rolling library carts filled with books and government publications, secured with clear plastic wrap, stand in a hallway at UC Berkeley. by @berkeleyigs

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As California’s gubernatorial election in November comes closer, the latest round of September 2026 Berkeley IGS polls found that Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra’s lead over Republican candidate Steve Hilton increased even further to a 25-point margin.

The poll findings show that the top issues for voters are reducing the cost of living, followed by fighting Trump’s immigration policies, and ensuring their party maintains or wins control of Congress.

While the results are highly partisan, over half of California voters have indicated that they’re likely to vote for Becerra. Despite this, Becerra has overtaken Hilton in more conservative counties like Orange County and the Inland Empire. Also notable is that voters ages 18 to 29 prefer Becerra over Hilton, 68% to 19%.

To read the full release on our website, please visit https://igs.berkeley.edu/research/berkeley-igs-poll or check out the link in our bio!
#IGSpoll #2026election #california #publicopinion #governorsrace2026 IGS Poll Release #2026-19:
Becerra increases lead over Hilton
in California’s upcoming gubernatorial election by @berkeleyigs

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We would like to introduce our Democracy Camp in Berkeley student director, Vanessa Mombrun!

Vanessa is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley and is a proud first-generation, Haitian-American student from Burbank, California. Coming from a multicultural background, she brings a deep appreciation for community, language, and connection into every space she occupies. She first discovered her passion for social justice in high school through her involvement in restorative justice programs aimed at disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline, as well as her service on the California Association of Youth Courts Youth Advisory Board. In addition, she dedicated time to supporting developmentally disabled students, reflecting her deep-rooted passion for helping others in meaningful ways.

Her commitment to advocacy and service continues at Berkeley, where she serves as the Director of Public Relations for the Black Pre-Law Association, working to help reduce systemic barriers to educational and professional pathways for Black students aspiring to enter the legal field. She is also a Peer Coordinator in the Student Learning Center’s Language Exchange Program, where she uses her love of language learning to foster belonging and connection among fellow students, and encourage cross-cultural awareness.

Looking ahead, she aspires to continue serving historically marginalized communities through a career in psychology, with a particular interest in community-based and culturally responsive care. She hopes to combine advocacy, mental health support, and education to address systemic inequities and expand access to healing resources for youth and families. Ultimately, she aims to be a source of empowerment and support, contributing to long-term change by uplifting voices and strengthening communities.

Interested in joining Vanessa at Democracy Camp? There's still time to apply! The deadline for 2027 Democracy Camp applications close on Sunday, November 1, at 11:59pm. Click the link in our bio to apply!

#democracycamp #ucberkeley #matsuicenter #publicservice #opportunities by @berkeleyigs

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In less than a month, Californians will be voting on 14 state-wide ballot propositions. These measures include, billionaires tax (Prop 40), voter ID initiative (Prop 39), and extending a tax on high incomes to fund education and healthcare (Prop 3).

Our September poll shared voter sentiments towards these and other and prominent ballot propositions. Notably, support for propositions fro 39 and 40 dipped since August. Swipe to read some takeaways from release # 2026-20.

Read more on our website: https://igs.berkeley.edu/research/berkeley-igs-poll or check out our link in bio!

#IGSpoll #2026election #prop40 #publicopinion #california IGS Poll Release #2026-20:

Support for Propositions 39 (Voter ID) and 40 (Billionaires Tax) dips

More voters now lining up against Proposition 39, the voter ID initiative than did so six weeks ago. Voter opinions on Proposition 40 are divided. by @berkeleyigs

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We would like to introduce our Pathways to Federal Public Service student director, Iris De Leon!

Iris De Leon is a fourth-year Political Science major at the University of California, Berkeley, with a minor in Public Policy. Her academic and professional focus is on advancing labor justice and equitable access to education, specifically on their impacts on immigrant and working-class communities. She has gained experience in labor organizing and coalition building through her internships with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 770 and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3299. Through Local 3299, Iris helped build student solidarity, leading to the passage of an Associated Students of the University of California strike fund. Which provided over 200 grocery bags to campus workers during their strike. She also works with the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, assisting with asylum intakes, initial work permit applications, Spanish and English translation between attorneys and clients and audio court hearing transcription. She seeks opportunities at departments such as the Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education to contribute to equitable policies that advance labor and educational access. by @berkeleyigs

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HAPPENING TOMORROW: Meet Vanessa, our Democracy Camp in Berkeley student director, at the Democracy Camp Student Info Session 🏛️

Democracy Camp in Berkeley is open to all majors and years. Bring your questions for the student panel!

📅 Wednesday, October 7th
🕕 6:00 - 7:30 PM
📍 IGS Library, 109 Philosophy Hall
🎟️ Register via Eventbrite - link in bio

📌 Applications close Sunday, November 1st @ 11:59PM

#BerkeleyIGS #UCBerkeley #MatsuiCenter #PublicService #DemocracyCamp by @berkeleyigs

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Trump's approval ratings within California reached a new low seen in our newest poll release from IGS (#2026-21).

Most notably, a majority of the recent decline comes from his Republican and conservative base; as well as 7 in 10 Californians oppose the President’s decision to go to war with Iran.

Read more on our website: https://igs.berkeley.edu/ or check out our link in bio!

#california #trump #polling #berkeleyigs #californiapolls IGS Poll Release #2026-21:

Trump’s job approval with California voters hits a new low.

Most of the recent decline comes from his Republican and conservative base; 7 in 10 Californians oppose the President’s decision to go to war with Iran by @berkeleyigs

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The Schaeffer Fellowship applications are due in less than a week! Swipe right to see a checklist of what is needed in order to submit your application!!

📌 Deadline: Sunday, October 4th, 2026 (11:59 PM)

To apply, check out our website for further directions. Please properly prepare in order to give yourself the best chances at this opportunity! Schaeffer Fellowship, Application Materials. Due Sunday, October 4. Visit our website igs.berkeley.edu for the application! by @berkeleyigs

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Cal-In-Sacramento applications are due in ONE week! Swipe right to see a checklist of what is needed in order to submit your application!!

📌 Deadline: Sunday, October 4th, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Please properly prepare in order to give yourself the best chances at this amazing opportunity! Cal-in-Sacramento, Application Materials. Due Sunday, October 4. Visit our website igs.berkeley.edu for the application! by @berkeleyigs

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Are you a graduate student writing your dissertation on an aspect of American politics? The Mike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship can provide you with $3,000 in funding, along with the opportunity to present your finding at the award ceremony!

To be eligible, you must be advanced to candidacy and writing your dissertation on an aspect of American politics, or engaging in comparative research across nations with the United States as a major case. Don't miss this change, apply on our website!

📌 Application Deadline: Sunday, November 29, 2026 (11:59 PM)

The application requires a letter of recommendation from one of your dissertation advisors along with some other materials, make sure your recommender submits their letter no later than 11/29. Are you a graduate student writing your dissertation on an aspect of American politics? The Mike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship can provide you with $3,000 in funding, along with the opportunity to present your finding at the award ceremony!To be eligible, you must be advanced to candidacy and writing your dissertation on an aspect of American politics, or engaging in comparative research across nations with the United States as a major case. Don't miss this change, apply on our website!Application Deadline: Sunday, November 29, 2026 (11:59 PM)The application requires a letter of recommendation from one of your dissertation advisors along with some other materials, make sure your recommender submits their letter no later than 11/29. by @berkeleyigs

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