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· June 3, 2026

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This dot plot shows the percentage of registered voters, broken down by political party and ideology, who are extremely, moderately, or very confident that state and local government policies can help limit global warming. Many registered voters are confident that state and local government policies can help limit global warming. Data: Climate Change in the American Mind, Politics & Policy, Spring 2026. Refer to the data tables in Appendix 1 of the report for all percentages.