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April 4, 2019 601-974-1019



Mississippi Voters Back Higher Minimum Wage,
Infrastructure Funding, & Child Immunization

Legislature Receives Mixed Marks Heading into Election Year

Jackson—As the 2019 legislative session reaches its conclusion, Mississippi voters
are beginning to think about the upcoming August primary and November general
elections, which will feature all legislative and state elected offices on the ballot. The
April 2019 Millsaps College/Chism Strategies State of the State Survey sought input
from voters on issues expected to come into play during the election season.

This latest survey finds some areas of agreement on issues such as raising the
minimum wage in Mississippi, the importance of rural hospitals, restoration of
voting rights for felons, infrastructure funding, and required vaccinations for
children. Meanwhile, voter reaction is considerably more mixed regarding the
state’s general direction, the state legislature, abortion legislation, how to fund
infrastructure improvements, and the state sales tax on groceries.

Overall, 72 percent of Mississippi voters support raising the state’s minimum wage,
which is currently set at the hourly federal minimum of $7.25, while just 24 percent
oppose an increase. A plurality of 36 percent back raising it to $10.00 per hour, 19
percent favor $15.00 per hour, and 17 percent want it set at $12.50 per hour. For
the seventh consecutive quarter, voters have identified “fixing our state’s roads and
bridges” as the top priority for Mississippi leaders, while 79 percent say the state is
not spending enough on infrastructure projects like roads and bridges.
Mississippians also overwhelmingly back current state laws that require parents to
vaccinate their children, with 74 percent favoring such an approach and 18 percent
in opposition.


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Meanwhile, voters are split regarding the state’s trajectory, with 37 percent
believing the state is headed in the right direction and 35 percent saying it is
heading in the wrong direction. Just days removed from adjournment, the survey
finds that 43 percent disapprove of the state legislature’s job performance, while
just 26 percent approve. Voters are slightly more likely to approve of the work being
done by their own legislators (42 percent) compared to those who disapprove (38
percent).

“In our seventh quarterly survey, we decided to take the public’s pulse on a number
of issues that we believe will prove to be significant in the upcoming August primary
election and November general election,” said Dr. Nathan R. Shrader, assistant
professor of political science and director of American Studies at Millsaps College.
“There certainly appears to be an appetite for reform and change when it comes to
raising the minimum wage, restoration of voting rights, the future of the state sales
tax applied to groceries, and how to fund infrastructure projects. However, opinions
are mixed when it comes to deciding how to best move forward. We also see
unflinching support for policies like required vaccinations, the need to spend more
on infrastructure improvements, and support for rural hospitals.”

Other key findings from the seventh quarterly Millsaps College/Chism Strategies
State of the State Survey include:
Ø 56 percent say the issue of preserving Mississippi’s rural hospitals will be
very important in determining how they will vote in the 2019 state elections,
while only 10 percent say it will not be very important.
Ø 69 percent favor easing the process for restoring voting rights to former
felons.
Ø Over a quarter of voters favor enacting higher tax rates on corporations to
fund more transportation infrastructure projects like roads and bridges.
Another 19 percent back creating toll roads, 18 percent back raising the state
gas tax, and 18 percent also favor increasing income taxes for higher wage
earners. Another 21 percent oppose any new funding options.
Ø 69 percent favor reforming the way Mississippi applies the state sales tax on
groceries—one of just three states to apply the full rate to such purchases. 37
percent favor repealing the sales tax on groceries, 32 percent want to
continue applying the tax but at a lower rate, and just over 30 percent favor
keeping the sales tax in place as it is today.
Ø 43 percent believe that decisions about abortion should be left to women and
their health care providers, 38 percent think the state should spend
whatever it takes in court to defend bills that outlaw abortion even though
they will likely be struck down, and 20 percent report to being pro-life but
feel that defending legislation that is likely unconstitutional is a waste of
taxpayer funds.

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Ø Mississippi currently provides for open primary elections, meaning that
voters can participate in whichever party’s primary they wish. Over 57
percent oppose changing Mississippi election laws to require party
registration; only 20 percent support such a change.
Ø A plurality of 31 percent are planning to definitely vote for someone else
instead of U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith next year, while 23 percent are
planning to definitely vote for her. Overall, 40 percent are leaning toward
supporting Hyde-Smith for re-election while 46 percent are leaning toward
opposing her.
Ø President Donald J. Trump enjoys an approval rating of 54 percent among
Mississippi voters, while 41 percent disapprove of his performance.

“We are happy to work alongside Millsaps to produce these quarterly surveys of
public opinion in our state,” said Brad Chism, president of Chism Strategies. “Elected
officials would do well to note the will of the people on these many important
issues.”

The State of the State Survey involves a partnership between the Millsaps College
Political Science Department, the Institute for Civic and Professional Engagement at
Millsaps, and Chism Strategies. The survey was conducted on March 21 with a
sample size of 773, with 50% of interviews conducted via cell phone and 50% via
landline. The survey has a Margin of Error of +/-3.52%. Results were weighted to
reflect the likely voter turnout for the 2019 Mississippi elections.

Attached:
A) Weighted Toplines
B) Summary Analysis
C) Crosstabs


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 Millsaps College/Chism Strategies State of the State Survey
Summary of Findings
April 2019

Ø Mississippians are almost evenly split on the state’s trajectory with an 8% improvement
in the net right direction/wrong direction score since January. Our April survey finds that
37% say that the state is heading in the right direction while 35% believe we are on the wrong
track. 28% are unsure. As with the six previous State of the State Surveys, we can see sharp
divisions within the electorate as they consider the state’s direction. First, young voters are less
optimistic than older voters when it comes to the state’s trajectory: 18 to 34 (-16%) and 35 to
44 (-20%) think the state is heading in the wrong direction while voters 55 to 64 (+10%) and
65 and older (+24%) see it heading in the right direction. Second, men (+24%) and women
(+4%) in the electorate have differing views on the state’s direction. Similarly, partisan
affiliation presents sharp contrasts in perceptions about the state’s direction with Strong
Republicans (+50%) and Republican Leaners (+30%) expressing greater optimism and Strong
Democrats (-37%), Democratic Leaners (-38%), and Independents (-10%) appearing to be
considerably more pessimistic. Lastly, stark contrasts are apparent among voters based upon
race, with white voters (+31%) thinking the state is on the right track while black voters (-
34%) believe the state is heading in the wrong direction.

Do you believe that Mississippi is headed in the right direction or the wrong direction?

Net
Wrong
Date of Poll Right Direction Unsure Right/Wrong
Direction
Direction
17-Sep 37% 40% 23% -3%
18-Jan 42% 36% 22% 6%
18-Apr 44% 37% 20% 7%
18-Jul 35% 29% 37% 6%
18-Sep 43% 30% 27% 13%
19-Jan 36% 42% 22% -6%
19-Apr 37% 35% 28% 2%
Average 39% 36% 26% 4%

Ø With the primary election about four months away, voters strongly disapprove of the
legislature’s performance. However, they are more sharply divided on whether they
approve of their own legislators. Voter evaluations of the state legislature as a whole have
improved slightly since our January 2019 poll, although the legislature still posts a net -17%
disapproval rate this quarter, which is a drop from the seven-quarter average of -13% dating
back to September 2017 in our first measurement of legislative approval. The table below
indicates that overall legislative approval/disapproval at the end of the 2019 legislative session
is not far off from our first assessment of the legislature in September 2017.
 Mississippi State Legislature Approval Rating
Unsure/
Net
Not
Date of Poll Approve Disapprove Approve/
Enough
Disapprove
Info
17-Sep 27% 45% 28% -18%
18-Jan 26% 38% 36% -12%
18-Apr 30% 41% 26% -11%
18-Jul 22% 35% 43% -12%
18-Sep 32% 34% 34% -2%
19-Jan 24% 46% 30% -22%
19-Apr 26% 43% 31% -17%
Average 27% 40% 33% -13%

Mississippians are considerably more likely to say that they approve of the job performance of
their own members of the legislature with 42% saying that they approve of their own legislators
and 38% say they disapprove. These numbers are instructive of the mood of the electorate as
all 122 seats in the House of Representatives and all 52 seats in the State Senate are up for
grabs this year. Although the House and Senate as a whole are not viewed favorably, the gap
between evaluations of the full legislature and one’s own, home-district Representative and
Senator indicate that voters have greater confidence in the people they elect than the members
for whom they do not get to vote for or against every four years. Another 20% of voters said
that they do not know who represents them in the legislature.

Ø Fixing the state’s roads and bridges remains the top priority for Mississippians for the
seventh consecutive quarter. Nearly 80% of voters agree that the state is not spending
enough money on transportation infrastructure projects like roads and bridges, but are
divided on how to pay for upgrades. Over a quarter of Mississippi voters say that elected
leaders in Jackson ought to be prioritizing fixing the state’s roads and bridges above other
policy priorities. Another 20% say that state leaders should focus on more funding for public
schools, and 18% say that “making healthcare more accessible and affordable” is their main
concern. Taken together, 65% of Mississippians believe that fixing roads and bridges, public
school funding, healthcare access, and support for community colleges are their top priorities
for the state’s elected leaders.
 What should be the top priority for Mississippi’s
elected leaders working in Jackson?

17- 18- 18- 18- 18- 19- 19- Running

Policy Priority
Sep Jan Apr Jul Sep Jan Apr Average
Reducing the size of state
16% 11% 12% 8% 12% 11% 9% 11%
government
Fixing roads and bridges 27% 23% 29% 25% 27% 28% 25% 26%
Giving tax incentives and
grants for companies that 13% 10% 9% 12% 8% 8% 8% 10%
create jobs
Making healthcare more
14% 21% 14% 18% 18% 18% 18% 17%
accessible and affordable
More funding for public
14% 19% 20% 22% 20% 21% 20% 19%
schools
More funding for
universities and 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2% 3%
community colleges
Protecting traditional
6% 7% 11% 8% 8% 8% 11% 8%
family values
Other 7% 6% 2% 4% 4% 4% 5% 5%

Although there seems to be consensus regarding the need to increase spending on

infrastructure, the electorate is divided on how to pay the bills. When given the option of
choosing their preferred means of paying for transportation infrastructure upgrades, 26% say
they would prefer to see higher tax rates on corporations, 19% back the creation of toll roads,
18% back raising the state gas tax, and another 18% favor increasing income taxes for higher
wage earners. Just 21% say that they do not support any new funding options for transportation
infrastructure upgrades. Taking a closer look at the survey data, a plurality of Strong
Democrats, Democratic Leaners, and Independents favor enacting higher tax rates on
corporations to pay for infrastructure upgrades, a plurality of Republican Leaners back the
creation of toll roads, and Strong Republicans do not support new funding options.

Ø Overall, 72% of Mississippi voters support raising the minimum wage, but lack
agreement about how much to raise it. Less than a quarter of Mississippians oppose raising
the minimum wage in the state, which is currently set at the federal minimum of $7.25 per
hour. Data from the United States Department of Labor indicates that 29 states plus
Washington D.C. provide for a minimum wage that is higher than the federal minimum
currently in place in Mississippi.1 Support for raising the minimum wage in Mississippi cuts
across race, gender, party, age, and education level, gaining 95% support among black voters,
66% among white voters, 58% of Strong Republicans, 60% of Republican Leaners, 77% of
Independents, 89% of Democratic Leaners, 94% of Strong Democrats, 63% of men, 79% of
women, 55% of those 18 to 34, 72% of voters 35 to 44, 68% of those 45 to 54, 72% of voters

1
U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. “Consolidated Minimum Wage Table.” March 29, 2019.
https://www.dol.gov/whd/minwage/mw-consolidated.htm
 55 to 64, and 75% of voters 65 and older. 83% of voters with less than a high school education
back raising the minimum wage, as do 75% of high school graduates, 75% of those who
attended but did not graduate from college, 68% of two year college graduates, 66% of four
year college graduates, and 73% of those with advanced degrees.
Voters are more divided on the question of where to set the minimum wage than they are about
the need to increase it in some fashion. Nearly 36% favor an increase to $10.00 per hour, 19%
back $15.00 per hour, and 17% favor $12.50 per hour. The remaining 24% back no increase
while 4% are unsure. A plurality of Strong Republicans favor setting the wage at $10.00 per
hour (43%) along with Republican Leaners (44%) and Independents (39%). Democratic
Leaners prefer $12.50 per hour (36%) while Strong Democrats back $15.00 per hour (36%).

Ø A strong, bipartisan majority of Mississippians—74%-- think that parents should be

required to vaccinate their children as opposed to just 18% who believe that parents
should be allowed to refuse to vaccinate their children. A February report in The
Washington Post2 noted that California, Mississippi, and West Virginia are the three states in
the nation that do not have religious exemptions on the books for parents who want to avoid
vaccinating their children, although Mississippi and West Virginia allow for certain medical
exemptions. This follows a 2015 investigation by the same newspaper which found that
Mississippi has “the highest vaccination rate for school-age children. It’s not even close. Last
year, 99.7 percent of the state’s kindergartners were fully vaccinated.”3 The table below
demonstrates the overwhelming support for required vaccinations among Mississippians
regardless of their gender, race, or political party affiliation.

2
Bailey, Sarah Pulliam. “Some anti-vaccination parents cite religious exemptions. Measles outbreaks could change
that.” Washington Post, February 21, 2019. https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/02/21/some-anti-
vaccination-parents-cite-religious-exemptions-measles-outbreaks-could-change-that/?utm_term=.b9bb0f4bac80
3
Frankel, Todd C. “Mississippi – yes, Mississippi – has the nation’s best child vaccination rate. Here’s why.”
Washington Post, January 30, 2015. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/storyline/wp/2015/01/30/mississippi-
yes-mississippi-has-the-nations-best-child-vaccination-rate-heres-why/?utm_term=.7e21207edf3e
 Parents should be
Vaccinations Net Approval
allowed to refuse
Category should be for
to vaccinate their
required vaccinations
children
Gender
Men 78% 16% 62%
Women 78% 12% 66%
Race
Black 75% 16% 59%
White 81% 12% 69%
Partisanship
Democratic 78% 13% 65%
Republican 80% 13% 67%
Independent 75% 15% 60%

Ø Mississippi is one of just three states in the nation that fully applies the state sales tax to
groceries. 69% of voters support reforming this system while just 31% favor keeping the
sales tax in place as it is today. As with several other issues featured in the April State of the
State Survey, voters are divided over the question of how to replace the current system: 37%
favor repealing the state sales tax on groceries while 32% back continuing to apply the state
sales tax on groceries, but at a lower rate.
A 2012 report by Eric Figueroa and Samantha Waxman for the Center on Budget and Policy
Priorities found that just “Three states continue to apply their sales tax fully to food purchased
for home consumption without providing any offsetting relief for low- and moderate-income
families. They are Alabama, Mississippi, and South Dakota.”4 Meanwhile, most other states
exempt food purchased for home consumption from their state’s sales taxes, others have a
system of credits or rebates, and several others simply tax groceries at a lower rate than other
products.
As for general support for reforming Mississippi’s full application of the state sales tax on
groceries, change is supported by 68% of men, 70% of women, 70% of black voters, 68% of
white voters, 75% of Strong Democrats, 74% of Democratic Leaners, 68% of Strong
Republicans, 64% of Republican Leaners, and 67% of Independents. Voters across the
spectrum based on level of education also support reform: less than high school education
(72%), high school graduates (69%), those who attended but did not finish college (70%), those
who graduated from a two-year college (77%), four-year college graduates (66%), and those
with advanced degrees (67%).

4
Figueroa, Eric and Samantha Waxman. “Which States Tax the Sale of Food for Home Consumption in 2017?”
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, March 1, 2017. https://www.cbpp.org/research/state-budget-and-tax/which-
states-tax-the-sale-of-food-for-home-consumption-in-2017
Ø Nearly 70% of voters favor easing the process by which voting rights are restored to
former felons. Just 26% believe that felons should lose their voting rights forever unless
pardoned by the governor (which is currently the law in Mississippi). 52% say that felons
should regain their voting rights after they have served their sentence and their parole, 10%
believe that felons should regain their voting rights immediately upon release from prison, and
7% say that felons should never lose their voting rights, even when incarcerated.
The issue of voting restrictions on felons became national news last November when Florida
voters approved Amendment 4, which would automatically restore the voting rights of ex-
felons upon completion of their sentence, parole, and probation (with the exception of those
convicted of murder or certain sexual offenses). The amendment passed with bipartisan
support, totalling nearly 5 million votes and 65% of the total vote. Presently, Mississippi law
permanently prevents citizens convicted of 22 different disenfranchising crimes from
participating in the electoral process. Those who have committed one of these crimes can only
have their voting rights restored with the passage of specific legislation restoring their rights
or directly by the governor. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, only 14
Mississippians have had their voting rights restored legislatively between 2013 and 2017.5
There are several patterns worth examining when it comes to voter attitudes on felon re-
enfranchisement when considering race and partisanship.
Race: Although 56% of black voters and 50% of white voters agree that felons should regain
their voting rights after they have served their sentence and their parole, there is a large gap
between white voters (39%) and black voters (4%) who say that felons should lose their voting
rights forever. Likewise, 14% of black voters say that felons should never lose their voting
rights, even when incarcerated, a position shared by just 3% of white voters.
Partisanship: Republicans are considerably more likely to say that felons should lose their
voting rights forever (49% of Strong Republicans, 40% of Republican Leaners) than
Democrats (3% of Strong Democrats, 6% of Democratic Leaners). Also, 21% of Strong
Democrats and 16% of Democratic Leaners feel that felons should regain their voting rights
immediately upon release from prison compared to just 3% of Strong Republicans and 2% of
Republican Leaners. A majority of Strong Democrats (55%), Democratic Leaners (66%),
Independents (51%), and Republican Leaners (52%) do support felons regaining their voting
rights after they have served their sentence and parole.

5
Southern Poverty Law Center. “SPLC sues to restore Mississippi citizens' voting rights.” March 27, 2018.
https://www.splcenter.org/news/2018/03/27/splc-sues-restore-mississippi-citizens-voting-
rights?gclid=Cj0KCQjwyoHlBRCNARIsAFjKJ6BbZ2OpaDNBrmC7hxKwCdagYk5AQSnvfC5z-
B0H4AcwyV9TSTTmULIaAvZmEALw_wcB
Ø Mississippi voters feel strongly about the well-being of the state’s rural hospitals and plan
on determining how they will vote this November with the issue in mind. 56% of
respondents say that the preservation of Mississippi’s rural hospitals will be “very important”
in determining how they vote this November, compared to 25% who said this will be
“somewhat important” and just 10% who say it is “not very important.” This issue of rural
hospital preservation is especially strong with the following segments of the electorate who
say that this issue will be “very important” for them this November: black voters (74%),
women (61%), Strong Democrats (75%), Democratic Leaners (69%), Independents (60%),
those with less than a high school degree (64%), high school graduates (58%), those who
attended college but didn’t graduate (57%), and those with advanced degrees (58%).

Ø Voters are divided on whether the state should have proceeded with controversial
abortion legislation that will likely be tied up in the federal courts. Senate Bill 21166 which
bans abortion upon detection of a fetal heartbeat (estimated to be between the six and nine
week point in a pregnancy) proved to be one of the most bitter debates that ensued during the
2019 Legislative Session. The law was signed into effect by Governor Phil Bryant on March
21, 2019 after passage in the House on a 78-37 vote and a 34-15 final vote in the Senate.
Mississippi voters express mixed feelings about the legislation, which even supporters
acknowledge will face a legal challenge later this year,7 eventually costing Mississippi
taxpayers who will have to pay to defend the state’s position. A plurality of voters--43%--
believe that decisions about abortion are best left to the woman and her health care provider,
38% say that the state should spend whatever it takes in court to defend the new law even
though it will likely be struck down, and another 20% say that they are pro-life, but feel that
defending legislation that may prove to be unconstitutional is a waste of taxpayer funds.
Much like the legislature itself, different segments of the state’s electorate are divided on the
question. Strong Republicans (62%), Republican Leaners (48%), male voters (45%), white
voters (48%), voters 45 to 54 (45%), high school graduates (45%), and those who attended but
didn’t graduate from college (40%) were the most likely to say that the state should spend
whatever it takes in court to defend the law. Strong Democrats (77%), Democratic Leaners
(69%), Independents (50%), black voters (70%), women (44%), those between 18 to 34 (50%),
those 35 to 44 (43%), those with less than a high school degree (44%), and those with advanced
degrees (49%) tend to say that these decisions are best left to he woman and her health care
provider.

6
Mississippi Legislature. Senate Bill 2116. March 21, 2019.
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2019/pdf/history/SB/SB2116.xml
7
Ramseth, Luke. “5 things you should know about Mississippi heartbeat abortion ban Gov. Phil Bryant signed.”
Clarion Ledger, March 21, 2019. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/21/mississippi-
abortion-heartbeat-ban-phil-bryant-law/3232408002/
Ø U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith will face a skeptical electorate in 2020. Having just been
elected in a grueling campaign last November to complete the unexpired term of Senator Thad
Cochran, the data indicate that Hyde-Smith may be in for a correspondingly difficult race next
year. Just 23% of Mississippi voters say that they definitely plan to vote to reelect Hyde-Smith
next year, compared to 31% who say they are definitely planning to vote for someone else.
Overall, 46% say that they are “probably” or “definitely” voting for someone other than Hyde-
Smith in 2020 while a combined 40% say they are “probably” or “definitely” voting to reelect
her.
The data from the Millsaps College/Chism Strategies State of the State Survey demonstrates
that Hyde-Smith draws her electoral strength going into 2020 from men, white voters, Strong
Republicans, Republican Leaners, voters 65 and older, high school graduates, and those who
attended, but did not graduate from college. Meanwhile, her main areas of electoral weakness
lie with women, black voters, Strong Democrats, Democratic Leaners, Independents, voters 35
to 54, and voters with advanced degrees. Sitting on the fence—and likely to be the voters who
may likely determine the outcome of the 2020 election—include voters 18 to 34 and 55 to 64,
those with less than a high school degree, and voters holding two or four year degrees.

US Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith: Electoral Prospects by Category

Category Electoral Strengths Electoral Weaknesses On the Fence
Gender Men (+17%) Women (-6%)
Race White Voters (+28%) Black Voters (-65%)
Partisanship Strong Rs (+60%) Strong Ds (-81%)
R Leaners (+41%) D Leaners (-81%)
Independents (-17%)
Age 65+ (+13%) 35 to 44 (-22%) 18 to 34 (-2%)
45 to 54 (-6%) 55 to 64 (=)
Education HS Grads (+19%) Advanced Degree (-14%) Less than HS (-3%)
Attended College (+11%) 2 Year Degree (+2%)
4 Year Degree (+1%)

Ø Mississippians continue to approve of President Donald J. Trump’s job performance

more so than voters nationally. President Trump enjoys an approval rating of +13% in the
Magnolia State, which is considerably better than his -18% rating nationally, as per the March
10, 2019 Gallup survey.8 President Trump’s approval rating is especially strong among white
Mississippi voters (+55%), men (+39%), Strong Republicans (+94%), Republican Leaners
(+70%), voters 65 and older (+29%), high school graduates (+28%), and those who attended
but did not graduate from college (+36%). Trump struggles with black voters (-70%), Strong
Democrats (-85%), Democratic Leaners (-87%), Independents (-14%), and those age 35 to 44
(-3%).

8
Gallup. “Trump Job Approval.” March 10, 2019. https://news.gallup.com/poll/203207/trump-job-approval-
weekly.aspx
 Trump Approval Rating in Mississippi: Do you approve or disapprove of
the job performance of President Donald J. Trump?

Unsure/Not Net
Date of Poll Approve Disapprove
Enough Info Approval

18-Apr 51 45 4 6
18-Oct 51 43 6 8
19-Apr 54 41 5 13
Average 52 43 5 9

Ø Nearly 60% of Mississippi voters oppose the possibility of requiring formal party
registration to vote in the state’s primary elections. According to research by Rhodes Cook
from the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, “Altogether, there are 31 states (plus the
District of Columbia) with party registration; in the others, such as Virginia, voters register
without reference to party. Among the party registration states are some of the nation’s most
populous: California, New York, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Arizona,
and Massachusetts.”9 Mississippi voters participate in what are known as “open primaries,”
meaning that voters can choose which party primary they would like to participate in during a
given primary election.

Changing in Mississippi to formal party registration would require Mississippi voters to

declare membership in a party and only participate in the primary elections of that party.
Overall, 57% of voters oppose this type of change and just 20% support it. Opposition to party
registration is the strongest among Independents (-57%), Republican Leaners (-49%), and
Democratic Leaners (-47%). The strongest partisans in the electorate are also opposed to
formal party registration, although not by quite as large of a margin: Strong Republicans (-
16%) and Strong Democrats (-30%). There is not a single segment of the electorate that
supports party registration, although the majority of voters with less than a high school
education don’t have a firm position (58%). Younger voters reject the idea (-55%) by the
widest margin while voters 65 and older were considerably less opposed (-25%).

9
Cook, Rhodes. “Registering by Party: Where the Democrats and Republicans are Ahead.” University of Virginia
Center for Politics: Sabato’s Crystal Ball, July 12, 2018.
http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/registering-by-party-where-the-democrats-and-republicans-are-
ahead/
 Millsaps College/Chism Strategies State of the State Survey
April 2019
Summary of Findings

Do you believe Mississippi is headed in the right direction or the wrong direction or are you unsure?
Q01 %
1 Right direction 36.8%
2 Wrong direction 35.2%
3 Unsure 28.0%
100.0
Grand Total %

What should be the top priority for Mississippi’s elected leaders working in Jackson?
Q02 %
1 Reducing the size of state government 9.0%
2 Fixing our state's roads and bridges 25.4%
3 Giving tax incentives and grants for companies that promise to create jobs 8.4%
4 Making healthcare more accessible and affordable 18.1%
5 More funding for public schools 19.5%
6 More funding for universities and community colleges 1.9%
7 Protecting traditional family values 11.4%
8 Other 4.9%
9 Don't know 1.3%
100.0
Grand Total %

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of President Donald J.
Trump.
Q03 %
1 Approve 53.5%
2 Disapprove 41.3%
3 Not enough info 5.2%
100.0
Grand Total %
Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of the Mississippi State
Legislature.
Q04 %
1 Approve 25.9%
2 Disapprove 43.0%
3 Not enough info 31.0%
100.0
Grand Total %

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the performance of your own members of the
Mississippi state legislature.
Q05 %
1 Approve 41.7%
2 Disapprove 38.0%
3 Do not know who represents me 20.2%
100.0
Grand Total %

Several states and cities around the nation are adjusting the minimum wage. What do you believe
should be the minimum wage for workers in Mississippi?
Q06 %
1 No increase 24.1%
2 $10.00 per hour 35.8%
3 $12.50 per hour 17.2%
4 $15.00 per hour 18.6%
5 Unsure 4.3%
100.0
Grand Total %

Which of these statements is closest to your opinion?

Q07 %
1 The state should spend whatever it takes in court to defend these bills that outlaw
abortion even though they will likely be struck down 37.5%
2 Pro-life but feel that defending legislation that is clearly unconstitutional is a waste of
taxpayer funds 19.5%
3 Believe that these decisions about abortion are best left to the woman and her health care
provider 43.0%
100.0
Grand Total %
How important will the issue of preserving Mississippi’s rural hospitals be in determining how you
vote in the 2019 state elections?
Q08 %
1 Very important 56.0%
2 Somewhat important 24.9%
3 Not very important 10.2%
4 Unsure 8.8%
100.0
Grand Total %

Some states have restored voting rights to former felons. What is your opinion?
Q09 %
1 Felons should lose their voting rights forever unless pardoned by the governor 26.4%
2 Felons should regain their voting rights after they have served their sentence and their
parole 52.4%
3 Felons should regain their voting rights immediately upon release from prison 9.9%
4 felons should never lose their voting rights, even when incarcerated 7.0%
5 Unsure 4.3%
100.0
Grand Total %

Do you think parents should be required to vaccinate their children?

Q10 %
1 Vaccinations should be required 73.9%
2 Parents should be allowed to refuse to vaccinate their children 18.1%
3 Unsure 8.0%
100.0
Grand Total %

Is the State of Mississippi spending too much, not enough, or the right amount on transportation
infrastructure projects like roads and bridges?
Q11 %
1 Spending too much 3.9%
2 Not spending enough 78.5%
3 Spending the right amount 17.6%
100.0
Grand Total %
There are several options for funding more transportation infrastructure projects like roads and
bridges. Which do you prefer?
Q12 %
1 Increasing income taxes for higher wage earners 17.5%
2 Raising the state gasoline tax 17.7%
3 Enacting higher tax rates on corporations 25.6%
4 Creating toll roads with proceeds going to infrastructure repair 18.8%
5 Do not support any new funding options 20.5%
100.0
Grand Total %

Mississippi is one of three states to fully apply sales tax to groceries. Which do you prefer?
Q13 %
1 Repeal the state sales tax on groceries 36.7%
2 Continue to apply the state sales tax on groceries, but at a lower rate 32.1%
3 Keep the sales tax in place as it is today 31.1%
100.0
Grand Total %

Would you support or oppose having party registration in Mississippi where one can only vote in
one’s own political party primary?
Q14 %
1 Support 20.0%
2 Oppose 57.3%
3 Unsure 22.7%
100.0
Grand Total %

United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is seeking election to a full six-year term in 2020. As of
now, will you vote to reelect Hyde-Smith?
Q15 %
1 Definitely voting to reelect Hyde-Smith 22.6%
2 Probably voting to reelect Hyde-Smith 16.8%
3 Probably voting for someone else 14.9%
4 Definitely voting for someone else 30.9%
5 Unsure 14.9%
100.0
Grand Total %
Age
Q16 %
1 18 to 34 12.8%
2 35 to 44 19.2%
3 45 to 54 20.0%
4 55 to 64 23.0%
5 65 or older 25.0%
100.0
Grand Total %

Race
Q17 %
1 African American or Black 33.0%
2 Asian American 0.3%
3 Caucasian or White 65.0%
4 Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
5 Other 1.4%
100.0
Grand Total %

Gender
Q18 %
1 Male 45.0%
2 Female 54.1%
3 Non-binary 0.9%
100.0
Grand Total %

Education
Q19 %
1 Less than a high school education 4.3%
2 High school graduate 15.9%
3 Attended college but did not graduate 18.4%
4 Graduated from two-year college 16.5%
5 Graduated from four-year college 23.3%
6 Obtained an advanced degree 21.6%
100.0
Grand Total %
Party
Q20 %
1 Strong Republican 32.2%
2 Lean Republican 15.7%
3 Neither Democrat nor Republican 19.0%
4 Lean Democrat 10.2%
5 Strong Democrat 22.9%
100.0
Grand Total %
 Crosstabs: Gender

Do you believe Mississippi is headed in the right direction or the wrong direction or are you unsure?
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q01 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Right direction 50% 35% 13% 41%
2 Wrong direction 26% 31% 63% 29%
3 Unsure 25% 34% 25% 30%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

What should be the top priority for Mississippi’s elected leaders working in Jackson?
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q02 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Reducing the size of state government 11% 8% 0% 9%
2 Fixing our state's roads and bridges 32% 26% 13% 28%
3 Giving tax incentives and grants for companies that
promise to create jobs 10% 7% 25% 9%
4 Making healthcare more accessible and affordable 14% 25% 25% 20%
5 More funding for public schools 12% 17% 13% 15%
6 More funding for universities and community colleges 2% 2% 0% 2%
7 Protecting traditional family values 13% 8% 13% 10%
8 Other 5% 5% 13% 5%
9 Don't know 1% 2% 0% 2%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of President Donald J. Trump.
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q03 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Approve 67% 51% 50% 57%
2 Disapprove 28% 43% 50% 37%
3 Not enough info 5% 6% 0% 6%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of the Mississippi State
Legislature.
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q04 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Approve 33% 23% 0% 27%
2 Disapprove 39% 39% 75% 39%
3 Not enough info 28% 38% 25% 34%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%
 Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the performance of your own members of the
Mississippi state legislature.
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q05 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Approve 46% 39% 13% 42%
2 Disapprove 35% 38% 75% 37%
3 Do not know who represents me 19% 23% 13% 21%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

Several states and cities around the nation are adjusting the minimum wage. What do you believe should
be the minimum wage for workers in Mississippi?
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q06 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 No increase 33% 15% 38% 23%
2 $10.00 per hour 34% 42% 13% 38%
3 $12.50 per hour 18% 19% 13% 18%
4 $15.00 per hour 11% 18% 38% 15%
5 Unsure 4% 6% 0% 5%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

Which of these statements is closest to your opinion?

% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q07 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 The state should spend whatever it takes in court to
defend these bills that outlaw abortion even though
they will likely be struck down 45% 33% 13% 38%
2 Pro-life but feel that defending legislation that is
clearly unconstitutional is a waste of taxpayer funds 22% 22% 25% 22%
3 Believe that these decisions about abortion are best
left to the woman and her health care provider 33% 44% 63% 40%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

How important will the issue of preserving Mississippi’s rural hospitals be in determining how you vote in
the 2019 state elections?
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q08 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Very important 48% 61% 75% 55%
2 Somewhat important 28% 23% 0% 25%
3 Not very important 17% 7% 13% 11%
4 Unsure 8% 10% 13% 9%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

Some states have restored voting rights to former felons. What is your opinion?
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q09 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Felons should lose their voting rights forever unless
pardoned by the governor 36% 26% 50% 31%
2 Felons should regain their voting rights after they have
served their sentence and their parole 49% 52% 38% 51%
3 Felons should regain their voting rights immediately
upon release from prison 6% 11% 0% 9%
4 felons should never lose their voting rights, even when
incarcerated 5% 6% 13% 6%
5 Unsure 3% 5% 0% 4%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

Do you think parents should be required to vaccinate their children?

% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q10 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Vaccinations should be required 78% 78% 75% 78%
2 Parents should be allowed to refuse to vaccinate their
children 16% 12% 25% 14%
3 Unsure 6% 10% 0% 8%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

Is the State of Mississippi spending too much, not enough, or the right amount on transportation
infrastructure projects like roads and bridges?
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q11 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Spending too much 5% 3% 13% 4%
2 Not spending enough 77% 80% 50% 79%
3 Spending the right amount 18% 16% 38% 17%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%
 There are several options for funding more transportation infrastructure projects like roads and bridges.
Which do you prefer?
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q12 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Increasing income taxes for higher wage earners 15% 17% 13% 16%
2 Raising the state gasoline tax 25% 16% 25% 20%
3 Enacting higher tax rates on corporations 20% 28% 13% 25%
4 Creating toll roads with proceeds going to
infrastructure repair 15% 20% 25% 18%
5 Do not support any new funding options 24% 19% 25% 21%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

Mississippi is one of three states to fully apply sales tax to groceries. Which do you prefer?
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q13 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Repeal the state sales tax on groceries 37% 36% 63% 37%
2 Continue to apply the state sales tax on groceries, but
at a lower rate 31% 34% 13% 33%
3 Keep the sales tax in place as it is today 32% 30% 25% 31%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

Would you support or oppose having party registration in Mississippi where one can only vote in one’s
own political party primary?
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q14 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Support 26% 18% 13% 21%
2 Oppose 55% 55% 50% 55%
3 Unsure 19% 27% 38% 24%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is seeking election to a full six-year term in 2020. As of now, will
you vote to reelect Hyde-Smith?
% Q18
3 Non- Grand
Q15 1 Male 2 Female binary Total
1 Definitely voting to reelect Hyde-Smith 33% 24% 13% 28%
2 Probably voting to reelect Hyde-Smith 19% 15% 13% 17%
3 Probably voting for someone else 14% 16% 13% 15%
4 Definitely voting for someone else 21% 29% 50% 26%
5 Unsure 14% 15% 13% 15%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100%
 Crosstabs: Party

Do you believe Mississippi is headed in the right direction or the wrong direction or are you unsure?
% Q20
3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q01 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Right direction 62% 49% 32% 13% 14% 41%
2 Wrong direction 12% 19% 42% 51% 51% 29%
3 Unsure 27% 32% 26% 36% 35% 30%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

What should be the top priority for Mississippi’s elected leaders working in Jackson?
% Q20
3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q02 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Reducing the size of state
government 15% 14% 7% 3% 0% 9%
2 Fixing our state's roads and
bridges 29% 28% 26% 25% 29% 28%
3 Giving tax incentives and
grants for companies that
promise to create jobs 10% 12% 6% 3% 9% 9%
4 Making healthcare more
accessible and affordable 11% 15% 25% 34% 33% 20%
5 More funding for public
schools 12% 10% 18% 24% 19% 15%
6 More funding for universities
and community colleges 1% 1% 4% 3% 2% 2%
7 Protecting traditional family
values 17% 15% 4% 1% 1% 10%
8 Other 4% 3% 8% 1% 5% 5%
9 Don't know 1% 2% 2% 4% 1% 2%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of President Donald J. Trump.
% Q20

3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q03 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Approve 96% 81% 39% 3% 3% 57%
2 Disapprove 2% 11% 53% 90% 88% 37%
3 Not enough info 2% 8% 8% 7% 9% 6%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of the Mississippi State
Legislature.
% Q20

3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q04 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Approve 39% 39% 15% 13% 12% 27%
2 Disapprove 25% 29% 53% 55% 55% 39%
3 Not enough info 36% 32% 32% 31% 33% 34%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the performance of your own members of the
Mississippi state legislature.
% Q20

3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q05 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Approve 55% 47% 29% 33% 26% 42%
2 Disapprove 26% 31% 51% 40% 50% 37%
3 Do not know who represents
me 18% 22% 20% 27% 24% 21%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Several states and cities around the nation are adjusting the minimum wage. What do you believe should
be the minimum wage for workers in Mississippi?
% Q20

3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q06 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 No increase 37% 34% 15% 7% 1% 23%
2 $10.00 per hour 43% 44% 39% 31% 26% 38%
3 $12.50 per hour 10% 10% 20% 36% 32% 18%
4 $15.00 per hour 5% 6% 18% 22% 36% 15%
5 Unsure 4% 6% 8% 3% 4% 5%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Which of these statements is closest to your opinion?

% Q20
3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q07 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 The state should spend
whatever it takes in court to
defend these bills that outlaw
abortion even though they will
likely be struck down 62% 48% 23% 16% 7% 38%
2 Pro-life but feel that
defending legislation that is
clearly unconstitutional is a
waste of taxpayer funds 23% 26% 27% 15% 16% 22%
3 Believe that these decisions
about abortion are best left to
the woman and her health
care provider 15% 26% 50% 69% 77% 40%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

How important will the issue of preserving Mississippi’s rural hospitals be in determining how you vote in
the 2019 state elections?
% Q20
 3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q08 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Very important 45% 43% 60% 69% 75% 55%
2 Somewhat important 31% 31% 25% 16% 12% 25%
3 Not very important 15% 17% 8% 1% 5% 11%
4 Unsure 9% 9% 8% 13% 8% 9%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Some states have restored voting rights to former felons. What is your opinion?
% Q20

3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q09 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Felons should lose their
voting rights forever unless
pardoned by the governor 49% 40% 27% 6% 3% 31%
2 Felons should regain their
voting rights after they have
served their sentence and
their parole 45% 52% 51% 66% 55% 51%
3 Felons should regain their
voting rights immediately
upon release from prison 3% 2% 11% 16% 21% 9%
4 felons should never lose
their voting rights, even when
incarcerated 1% 2% 6% 7% 18% 6%
5 Unsure 3% 5% 6% 4% 3% 4%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Do you think parents should be required to vaccinate their children?

% Q20
 3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q10 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Vaccinations should be
required 79% 80% 75% 75% 80% 78%
2 Parents should be allowed to
refuse to vaccinate their
children 14% 12% 15% 13% 13% 14%
3 Unsure 7% 8% 10% 12% 7% 8%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Is the State of Mississippi spending too much, not enough, or the right amount on transportation
infrastructure projects like roads and bridges?
% Q20

3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q11 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Spending too much 5% 3% 4% 3% 3% 4%
2 Not spending enough 73% 73% 81% 90% 87% 79%
3 Spending the right amount 21% 23% 15% 7% 10% 17%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

There are several options for funding more transportation infrastructure projects like roads and bridges.
Which do you prefer?
% Q20

3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q12 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Increasing income taxes for
higher wage earners 11% 10% 15% 25% 26% 16%
2 Raising the state gasoline tax 23% 22% 23% 22% 9% 20%
3 Enacting higher tax rates on
corporations 18% 17% 32% 33% 32% 25%
4 Creating toll roads with
proceeds going to
infrastructure repair 20% 27% 15% 13% 14% 18%
5 Do not support any new
funding options 28% 24% 14% 6% 19% 21%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
 Mississippi is one of three states to fully apply sales tax to groceries. Which do you prefer?
% Q20

3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q13 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Repeal the state sales tax on
groceries 38% 30% 37% 37% 38% 37%
2 Continue to apply the state
sales tax on groceries, but at a
lower rate 30% 34% 30% 37% 37% 33%
3 Keep the sales tax in place as
it is today 31% 36% 33% 25% 25% 31%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Would you support or oppose having party registration in Mississippi where one can only vote in one’s
own political party primary?
% Q20

3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q14 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Support 33% 15% 13% 13% 15% 21%
2 Oppose 49% 64% 70% 60% 45% 55%
3 Unsure 19% 21% 17% 27% 41% 24%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is seeking election to a full six-year term in 2020. As of now, will
you vote to reelect Hyde-Smith?
% Q20
 3 Neither
Democrat
1 Strong 2 Lean nor 4 Lean 5 Strong Grand
Q15 Republican Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Total
1 Definitely voting to reelect
Hyde-Smith 52% 27% 18% 1% 3% 28%
2 Probably voting to reelect
Hyde-Smith 22% 35% 13% 1% 1% 17%
3 Probably voting for someone
else 9% 15% 11% 31% 24% 15%
4 Definitely voting for
someone else 5% 6% 37% 52% 61% 26%
5 Unsure 12% 17% 21% 13% 11% 15%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Crosstabs: Ethnicity
 Do you believe Mississippi is headed in the right direction or the wrong direction or are you unsure?
% Q17
4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q01 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Right direction 16% 40% 52% 43% 15% 41%
2 Wrong direction 50% 0% 21% 14% 54% 29%
3 Unsure 34% 60% 28% 43% 31% 30%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

What should be the top priority for Mississippi’s elected leaders working in Jackson?
% Q17
4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q02 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Reducing the size of state government 4% 30% 11% 43% 3% 9%
2 Fixing our state's roads and bridges 30% 30% 28% 0% 26% 28%
3 Giving tax incentives and grants for companies that
promise to create jobs 9% 20% 8% 29% 13% 9%
4 Making healthcare more accessible and affordable 28% 10% 18% 0% 23% 20%
5 More funding for public schools 19% 0% 13% 14% 21% 15%
6 More funding for universities and community
colleges 2% 0% 2% 14% 0% 2%
7 Protecting traditional family values 2% 0% 13% 0% 8% 10%
8 Other 3% 0% 5% 0% 8% 5%
9 Don't know 2% 10% 2% 0% 0% 2%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of President Donald J. Trump.
% Q17
4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q03 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Approve 10% 50% 76% 100% 26% 57%
2 Disapprove 80% 30% 21% 0% 59% 37%
3 Not enough info 10% 20% 3% 0% 15% 6%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of the Mississippi State Legislature.
% Q17
 4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q04 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Approve 15% 40% 33% 29% 13% 27%
2 Disapprove 50% 10% 35% 14% 62% 39%
3 Not enough info 36% 50% 33% 57% 26% 34%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the performance of your own members of the Mississippi state
legislature.
% Q17
4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q05 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Approve 31% 70% 46% 29% 23% 42%
2 Disapprove 47% 0% 33% 29% 56% 37%
3 Do not know who represents me 22% 30% 20% 43% 21% 21%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Several states and cities around the nation are adjusting the minimum wage. What do you believe should be the
minimum wage for workers in Mississippi?
% Q17
4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q06 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 No increase 3% 30% 30% 43% 26% 23%
2 $10.00 per hour 34% 10% 42% 43% 21% 38%
3 $12.50 per hour 30% 50% 14% 0% 26% 18%
4 $15.00 per hour 31% 10% 10% 14% 18% 15%
5 Unsure 3% 0% 6% 0% 10% 5%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Which of these statements is closest to your opinion?

% Q17
 4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q07 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 The state should spend whatever it takes in court
to defend these bills that outlaw abortion even
though they will likely be struck down 12% 70% 48% 43% 13% 38%
2 Pro-life but feel that defending legislation that is
clearly unconstitutional is a waste of taxpayer funds 18% 20% 23% 29% 33% 22%
3 Believe that these decisions about abortion are
best left to the woman and her health care provider 70% 10% 29% 29% 54% 40%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

How important will the issue of preserving Mississippi’s rural hospitals be in determining how you vote in the 2019
state elections?
% Q17
4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q08 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Very important 74% 50% 49% 14% 56% 55%
2 Somewhat important 15% 40% 29% 43% 15% 25%
3 Not very important 4% 0% 12% 29% 21% 11%
4 Unsure 8% 10% 9% 14% 8% 9%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Some states have restored voting rights to former felons. What is your opinion?
% Q17
4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q09 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Felons should lose their voting rights forever unless
pardoned by the governor 4% 20% 39% 57% 36% 31%
2 Felons should regain their voting rights after they
have served their sentence and their parole 56% 50% 50% 43% 28% 51%
3 Felons should regain their voting rights
immediately upon release from prison 22% 10% 4% 0% 18% 9%
4 felons should never lose their voting rights, even
when incarcerated 14% 0% 3% 0% 10% 6%
5 Unsure 4% 20% 4% 0% 8% 4%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Do you think parents should be required to vaccinate their children?

% Q17
 4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q10 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Vaccinations should be required 75% 90% 81% 71% 56% 78%
2 Parents should be allowed to refuse to vaccinate
their children 16% 10% 12% 14% 26% 14%
3 Unsure 10% 0% 7% 14% 18% 8%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Is the State of Mississippi spending too much, not enough, or the right amount on transportation infrastructure
projects like roads and bridges?
% Q17
4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q11 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Spending too much 3% 0% 5% 14% 0% 4%
2 Not spending enough 85% 70% 77% 43% 90% 79%
3 Spending the right amount 12% 30% 19% 43% 10% 17%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

There are several options for funding more transportation infrastructure projects like roads and bridges. Which do
you prefer?
% Q17
4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q12 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Increasing income taxes for higher wage earners 25% 30% 13% 14% 5% 16%
2 Raising the state gasoline tax 9% 40% 23% 29% 23% 20%
3 Enacting higher tax rates on corporations 34% 0% 22% 14% 21% 25%
4 Creating toll roads with proceeds going to
infrastructure repair 18% 30% 18% 29% 23% 18%
5 Do not support any new funding options 15% 0% 23% 14% 28% 21%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Mississippi is one of three states to fully apply sales tax to groceries. Which do you prefer?
% Q17
 4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q13 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Repeal the state sales tax on groceries 32% 40% 37% 29% 49% 37%
2 Continue to apply the state sales tax on groceries,
but at a lower rate 38% 40% 31% 14% 28% 33%
3 Keep the sales tax in place as it is today 30% 20% 31% 57% 23% 31%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Would you support or oppose having party registration in Mississippi where one can only vote in one’s own
political party primary?
% Q17
4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q14 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Support 15% 30% 24% 29% 15% 21%
2 Oppose 49% 30% 57% 71% 56% 55%
3 Unsure 36% 40% 19% 0% 28% 24%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is seeking election to a full six-year term in 2020. As of now, will you vote
to reelect Hyde-Smith?
% Q17
4
1 African 3 Hispanic
American 2 Asian Caucasian or 5 Grand
Q15 or Black American or White Latino Other Total
1 Definitely voting to reelect Hyde-Smith 5% 60% 36% 14% 15% 28%
2 Probably voting to reelect Hyde-Smith 5% 10% 21% 14% 13% 17%
3 Probably voting for someone else 25% 10% 12% 14% 5% 15%
4 Definitely voting for someone else 50% 10% 16% 43% 46% 26%
5 Unsure 14% 10% 14% 14% 21% 15%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Crosstabs: Age

Do you believe Mississippi is headed in the right direction or the wrong direction or are you unsure?
% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q01 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Right direction 29% 23% 41% 41% 45% 41%
2 Wrong direction 45% 43% 39% 31% 21% 29%
3 Unsure 26% 34% 20% 28% 34% 30%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

What should be the top priority for Mississippi’s elected leaders working in Jackson?
% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q02 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Reducing the size of state government 11% 7% 8% 13% 8% 9%
2 Fixing our state's roads and bridges 11% 23% 21% 25% 35% 28%
3 Giving tax incentives and grants for
companies that promise to create jobs 13% 10% 9% 5% 10% 9%
4 Making healthcare more accessible
and affordable 13% 11% 17% 26% 21% 20%
5 More funding for public schools 37% 28% 16% 14% 11% 15%
6 More funding for universities and
community colleges 5% 2% 2% 2% 1% 2%
7 Protecting traditional family values 8% 13% 19% 10% 7% 10%
8 Other 3% 5% 9% 4% 4% 5%
9 Don't know 0% 2% 0% 1% 3% 2%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of President Donald J. Trump.
% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q03 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Approve 55% 46% 57% 54% 62% 57%
2 Disapprove 37% 49% 40% 39% 33% 37%
3 Not enough info 8% 5% 3% 7% 6% 6%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of the Mississippi State Legislature.
% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q04 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Approve 29% 18% 32% 24% 29% 27%
2 Disapprove 42% 54% 41% 41% 34% 39%
3 Not enough info 29% 28% 27% 35% 36% 34%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
 Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the performance of your own members of the Mississippi
state legislature.
% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q05 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Approve 39% 36% 48% 37% 43% 42%
2 Disapprove 39% 38% 35% 42% 35% 37%
3 Do not know who represents me 21% 26% 16% 21% 22% 21%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Several states and cities around the nation are adjusting the minimum wage. What do you believe should be the
minimum wage for workers in Mississippi?
% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q06 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 No increase 42% 26% 25% 23% 20% 23%
2 $10.00 per hour 24% 30% 39% 35% 43% 38%
3 $12.50 per hour 13% 21% 7% 20% 21% 18%
4 $15.00 per hour 18% 21% 22% 17% 11% 15%
5 Unsure 3% 2% 7% 5% 5% 5%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Which of these statements is closest to your opinion?

% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q07 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 The state should spend whatever it
takes in court to defend these bills that
outlaw abortion even though they will
likely be struck down 34% 38% 45% 34% 39% 38%
2 Pro-life but feel that defending
legislation that is clearly unconstitutional
is a waste of taxpayer funds 16% 20% 16% 23% 25% 22%
3 Believe that these decisions about
abortion are best left to the woman and
her health care provider 50% 43% 39% 42% 37% 40%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

How important will the issue of preserving Mississippi’s rural hospitals be in determining how you vote in the
2019 state elections?
% Q16
 1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q08 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Very important 47% 52% 55% 55% 57% 55%
2 Somewhat important 26% 28% 28% 27% 22% 25%
3 Not very important 13% 10% 11% 12% 10% 11%
4 Unsure 13% 10% 5% 6% 11% 9%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Some states have restored voting rights to former felons. What is your opinion?
% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q09 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Felons should lose their voting rights
forever unless pardoned by the governor 29% 23% 30% 25% 36% 31%
2 Felons should regain their voting rights
after they have served their sentence
and their parole 53% 51% 49% 51% 51% 51%
3 Felons should regain their voting rights
immediately upon release from prison 3% 13% 12% 13% 5% 9%
4 felons should never lose their voting
rights, even when incarcerated 5% 10% 7% 6% 4% 6%
5 Unsure 11% 3% 2% 5% 4% 4%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Do you think parents should be required to vaccinate their children?

% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q10 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Vaccinations should be required 55% 69% 75% 80% 82% 78%
2 Parents should be allowed to refuse to
vaccinate their children 34% 23% 17% 13% 9% 14%
3 Unsure 11% 8% 8% 7% 9% 8%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Is the State of Mississippi spending too much, not enough, or the right amount on transportation infrastructure
projects like roads and bridges?
% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q11 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Spending too much 5% 3% 5% 3% 4% 4%
2 Not spending enough 66% 82% 78% 79% 80% 79%
3 Spending the right amount 29% 15% 17% 18% 16% 17%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
 There are several options for funding more transportation infrastructure projects like roads and bridges. Which
do you prefer?
% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q12 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Increasing income taxes for higher
wage earners 16% 18% 18% 17% 14% 16%
2 Raising the state gasoline tax 16% 23% 21% 13% 24% 20%
3 Enacting higher tax rates on
corporations 29% 21% 21% 30% 23% 25%
4 Creating toll roads with proceeds going
to infrastructure repair 21% 23% 17% 16% 19% 18%
5 Do not support any new funding
options 18% 15% 23% 25% 20% 21%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Mississippi is one of three states to fully apply sales tax to groceries. Which do you prefer?
% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q13 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Repeal the state sales tax on groceries 37% 36% 39% 38% 35% 37%
2 Continue to apply the state sales tax on
groceries, but at a lower rate 29% 36% 27% 29% 37% 33%
3 Keep the sales tax in place as it is today 34% 28% 34% 33% 28% 31%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Would you support or oppose having party registration in Mississippi where one can only vote in one’s own
political party primary?
% Q16
1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q14 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Support 16% 25% 16% 17% 25% 21%
2 Oppose 71% 56% 60% 57% 50% 55%
3 Unsure 13% 20% 23% 26% 25% 24%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is seeking election to a full six-year term in 2020. As of now, will you
vote to reelect Hyde-Smith?
% Q16
 1 18 to 2 35 to 3 45 to 4 55 to 5 65 or Grand
Q15 34 44 54 64 older Total
1 Definitely voting to reelect Hyde-Smith 16% 15% 25% 24% 34% 28%
2 Probably voting to reelect Hyde-Smith 24% 16% 14% 20% 15% 17%
3 Probably voting for someone else 8% 10% 17% 12% 17% 15%
4 Definitely voting for someone else 34% 43% 28% 32% 19% 26%
5 Unsure 18% 16% 16% 13% 14% 15%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Crosstabs: Education
 Do you believe Mississippi is headed in the right direction or the wrong direction or are you unsure?
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q01 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Right direction 31% 47% 37% 39% 46% 39% 41%
2 Wrong direction 25% 17% 27% 34% 28% 41% 29%
3 Unsure 44% 37% 36% 28% 26% 20% 30%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

What should be the top priority for Mississippi’s elected leaders working in Jackson?
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q02 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Reducing the size of
state government 17% 8% 10% 11% 10% 6% 9%
2 Fixing our state's
roads and bridges 36% 33% 31% 20% 26% 27% 28%
3 Giving tax incentives
and grants for
companies that
promise to create jobs 3% 13% 6% 9% 11% 7% 9%
4 Making healthcare
more accessible and
affordable 22% 21% 22% 26% 16% 19% 20%
5 More funding for
public schools 6% 10% 12% 13% 16% 25% 15%
6 More funding for
universities and
community colleges 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 5% 2%
7 Protecting traditional
family values 6% 9% 11% 13% 12% 7% 10%
8 Other 6% 2% 6% 5% 8% 3% 5%
9 Don't know 6% 4% 1% 1% 0% 1% 2%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of President Donald J. Trump.
% Q19
 4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q03 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Approve 44% 60% 66% 57% 58% 47% 57%
2 Disapprove 44% 32% 30% 40% 35% 47% 37%
3 Not enough info 11% 8% 4% 3% 6% 6% 6%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the job performance of the Mississippi State Legislature.
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q04 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Approve 31% 28% 27% 27% 31% 22% 27%
2 Disapprove 28% 28% 34% 40% 43% 52% 39%
3 Not enough info 42% 44% 39% 33% 26% 26% 34%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of the performance of your own members of the Mississippi state
legislature.
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q05 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Approve 28% 41% 42% 43% 38% 48% 42%
2 Disapprove 36% 30% 38% 44% 38% 38% 37%
3 Do not know who
represents me 36% 29% 20% 13% 24% 14% 21%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Several states and cities around the nation are adjusting the minimum wage. What do you believe should be the minimum
wage for workers in Mississippi?
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q06 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 No increase 11% 19% 18% 29% 28% 23% 23%
2 $10.00 per hour 22% 45% 43% 34% 41% 33% 38%
3 $12.50 per hour 19% 22% 20% 14% 13% 21% 18%
4 $15.00 per hour 42% 8% 12% 20% 12% 19% 15%
5 Unsure 6% 6% 6% 3% 5% 4% 5%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Which of these statements is closest to your opinion?

% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q07 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 The state should
spend whatever it
takes in court to
defend these bills that
outlaw abortion even
though they will likely
be struck down 39% 45% 40% 38% 37% 31% 38%
2 Pro-life but feel that
defending legislation
that is clearly
unconstitutional is a
waste of taxpayer
funds 17% 16% 25% 24% 27% 20% 22%
3 Believe that these
decisions about
abortion are best left
to the woman and her
health care provider 44% 39% 35% 39% 37% 49% 40%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
 How important will the issue of preserving Mississippi’s rural hospitals be in determining how you vote in the 2019 state
elections?
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q08 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Very important 64% 58% 57% 52% 49% 58% 55%
2 Somewhat important 6% 22% 25% 29% 31% 23% 25%
3 Not very important 11% 9% 8% 14% 13% 11% 11%
4 Unsure 19% 12% 11% 4% 7% 8% 9%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Some states have restored voting rights to former felons. What is your opinion?
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q09 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Felons should lose
their voting rights
forever unless
pardoned by the
governor 22% 36% 34% 27% 32% 26% 31%
2 Felons should regain
their voting rights after
they have served their
sentence and their
parole 56% 41% 49% 52% 52% 57% 51%
3 Felons should regain
their voting rights
immediately upon
release from prison 8% 9% 7% 13% 9% 7% 9%
4 felons should never
lose their voting rights,
even when
incarcerated 8% 7% 6% 5% 3% 7% 6%
5 Unsure 6% 7% 4% 3% 3% 3% 4%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Do you think parents should be required to vaccinate their children?

% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q10 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Vaccinations should
be required 72% 81% 77% 77% 77% 81% 78%
2 Parents should be
allowed to refuse to
vaccinate their children 11% 11% 17% 13% 17% 10% 14%
3 Unsure 17% 9% 6% 9% 6% 9% 8%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Is the State of Mississippi spending too much, not enough, or the right amount on transportation infrastructure projects
like roads and bridges?
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q11 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Spending too much 14% 6% 3% 3% 4% 2% 4%
2 Not spending enough 75% 76% 78% 77% 78% 85% 79%
3 Spending the right
amount 11% 19% 18% 20% 18% 13% 17%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

There are several options for funding more transportation infrastructure projects like roads and bridges. Which do you
prefer?
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q12 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Increasing income
taxes for higher wage
earners 31% 20% 15% 13% 15% 13% 16%
2 Raising the state
gasoline tax 14% 17% 18% 18% 21% 27% 20%
3 Enacting higher tax
rates on corporations 19% 24% 27% 29% 23% 21% 25%
4 Creating toll roads
with proceeds going to
infrastructure repair 19% 12% 18% 17% 20% 24% 18%
5 Do not support any
new funding options 17% 27% 20% 23% 22% 16% 21%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Mississippi is one of three states to fully apply sales tax to groceries. Which do you prefer?
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q13 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Repeal the state sales
tax on groceries 39% 32% 41% 38% 36% 35% 37%
2 Continue to apply the
state sales tax on
groceries, but at a
lower rate 33% 37% 29% 39% 30% 32% 33%
3 Keep the sales tax in
place as it is today 28% 31% 31% 24% 34% 33% 31%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Would you support or oppose having party registration in Mississippi where one can only vote in one’s own political party
primary?
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q14 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Support 19% 20% 23% 18% 24% 21% 21%
2 Oppose 22% 51% 51% 54% 60% 66% 55%
3 Unsure 58% 29% 26% 29% 16% 13% 24%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is seeking election to a full six-year term in 2020. As of now, will you vote to
reelect Hyde-Smith?
% Q19
4 5
1 Less than 3 Attended Graduated Graduated 6 Obtained
a high 2 High college but from two- from four- an
school school did not year year advanced
Q15 education graduate graduate college college degree Grand Total
1 Definitely voting to
reelect Hyde-Smith 28% 35% 31% 24% 23% 26% 28%
2 Probably voting to
reelect Hyde-Smith 11% 14% 16% 24% 20% 12% 17%
3 Probably voting for
someone else 31% 17% 12% 15% 16% 11% 15%
4 Definitely voting for
someone else 11% 13% 24% 31% 26% 41% 26%
5 Unsure 19% 20% 17% 7% 16% 11% 15%
Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%