To: Interested Parties From: GBAO Date: July 30, 2020 Overwhelming Support For Campaign Finance Reform Amendment in Oregon A ballot measure allowing campaign contribution and expenditure limits and allowing campaign transparency rules sees immense support from Oregonians across the political and demographic spectrum. Voters believe they have a right to know who is behind big money in politics, and feel this measure can help reduce the influence of special interests in elections. This memo reflects the findings of 600 interviews of Oregonians likely to vote in the 2020 general election, conducted July 14-17, 2020. Respondents were interviewed by phone and online. Key Findings • Popularity of campaign finance reform extends across parties. Over eight in ten voters support this ballot measure, with a majority saying they strongly support it. This includes 92 percent of Democrats, 85 percent of independents, and 79 percent of Republicans. Republican women are particularly supportive, with 85 percent saying they would vote “yes” on the measure. High support is consistent across racial and ethnic groups (85 and 87 percent “yes” for white and BIPOC voters respectively), gender (85 and 86 percent “yes” for men and women respectively), and age (82 and 88 percent “yes” for voters under 50 years old and voters 50 years and older respectively). The measure sees regional consensus in support as well, with 81 to 88 percent saying “yes” from Northwest Oregon to the Portland area and across Central, Eastern, and Southwest Oregon. 1701 K Street NW Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006 202-621-1411 www.gbaostrategies.com • Measure retains broad support after “Yes” and “No” statements. With more information about the implications of “yes” and “no” votes, support remains strong. Eight in ten voters say “yes” to the measure, and it wins by huge margins across parties, with a 77-point advantage among Democrats, +69 with independents, and +50 among Republicans, three-fourths of whom (74 percent) are on board. • After messaging, the measure stands strong. When voters hear positive statements followed by negative messaging, there is no drop in support. Arguments against the amendment are ineffective and the measure wins by a 64-point margin, a loyal 81 percent of voters saying “yes” and just 17 percent saying “no.” 2