Dallas, Texas – Newly analyzed polling shows Pennsylvanians overwhelmingly support school choice across political, geographic, and demographic categories. The poll, conducted by Ragnar Research Partners from March 15-17, included live interviews with 800 likely voters across the Keystone State. Overall, 71% of respondents support the concept of school choice, and 70% support a Pennsylvania bill to expand school choice through scholarships.

 Support for school choice as a concept is strong across party lines, including: 

• 84% of Republicans 

• 79% of Independents  

• 56% of Democrats 

Similarly, support for a Pennsylvania bill is bipartisan, from 73% of Republicans, 77% of Independents, and 66% of Democrats.  Results also show broad support among ethnic groups, with Black (82%; 81%), Hispanic (80%; 86%), and White (70%; 68%) respondents indicating they support the concept of school choice and a Pennsylvania school choice bill, respectively.

These results confirm Pennsylvanians undeniably want school choice.  

Statement from Tommy Schultz, CEO, American Federation for Children Growth Fund

"Pennsylvania was once a national leader in the school choice movement, but neighboring states have now taken the ball and are running with it. These polling results are crystal clear – Pennsylvania voters want expanded school choice.  Educational freedom for families continues to receive overwhelming support across political, geographic, and demographic categories.”

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The AFC Growth Fund seeks to empower families, especially lower-income families, with the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children. 

Full Details:

Question 1: School Choice Concept 

Do you support or oppose the concept of school choice, which gives parents the right to use the tax dollars designated for their child’s education to send their child to the public or private school which best serves their needs? 

Overall Support: – 71% 

Age:  
18-44: 76% 
45-64: 72% 
65+: 65.5% 

Race & Ethnicity:  
Hispanic: 80% 
White: 70% 
Black: 82% 

Party Registration:  
Democrat: 56% 
Republican: 84% 
Independent: 79%

2024 Vote: 
Kamala Harris Voters: 53% 
Donald Trump Voters: 89% 

Region: 
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre: 71% 
Philly Suburbs: 67% 
Philadelphia: 76% 
Pittsburgh Metro: 72% 

Central Pa: 74% 

Western Pa: 66% 

Question 2: School Choice Bill

As you may know, the Pennsylvania state legislature is considering a bill that would allow all families to be eligible for a scholarship to send their child to the school of their choice, prioritizing low- and middle-income families. Would you support or oppose this school choice bill? 

Overall Support: – 70%

Age:  
18-44: 77% 
45-64: 73% 
65+: 62%

Race & Ethnicity:  
Hispanic: 86% 
White: 68% 
Black: 81%

Party Registration:  
Democrat: 66% 
Republican: 73% 
Independent: 77%

2024 Vote: 
Kamala Harris Voters: 64% 
Donald Trump Voters: 76% 

Region: 
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre: 70% 
Philly Suburbs: 67% 
Philadelphia: 76% 
Pittsburgh Metro: 72% 

Central Pa: 70% 

Western Pa: 71% 

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