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Ted Van Green

Research Analyst

Ted Van Green is a research analyst at Pew Research Center, where he focuses on public opinion about U.S. politics and policy. He has contributed to reports on political attitudes and partisanship, and has authored analyses examining views of COVID-19 economic relief, partisanship and COVID-19 and confidence in tech companies. Prior to joining the Center, Van Green received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University, with majors in political science and sports industry.

Publications

reportOct 21, 2020

Large Shares of Voters Plan To Vote a Straight Party Ticket for President, Senate and House

Just 4% of registered voters support Trump or Biden and a Senate candidate from the opposing party.
reportOct 9, 2020

Amid Campaign Turmoil, Biden Holds Wide Leads on Coronavirus, Unifying the Country

Comparable majorities of both candidates’ supporters say it “really matters” who wins in November, with large majorities on both sides saying a win by the opposing candidate would lead to “lasting harm” for the country.
short readsSep 9, 2020

Few Americans are confident in tech companies to prevent misuse of their platforms in the 2020 election

73% of Americans express little or no confidence in tech companies to prevent the misuse of their platforms to influence the 2020 election.
reportSep 2, 2020

In Views of U.S. Democracy, Widening Partisan Divides Over Freedom to Peacefully Protest

A majority of Americans say significant changes are needed in the “fundamental design and structure of American government.”
short readsAug 25, 2020

Trump and Biden supporters differ sharply on acknowledging the nation’s historical flaws

Supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden differ on the factors behind US success and the merits of acknowledging the nation’s historical flaws.
reportAug 6, 2020

Most Americans Say State Governments Have Lifted COVID-19 Restrictions Too Quickly

Six-in-ten say the primary reason the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is increasing is that there are more new infections; 39% say cases are rising mainly because more people are being tested than in previous months.
reportJul 9, 2020

Majority of Public Favors Giving Civilians the Power to Sue Police Officers for Misconduct

While declining shares give police forces positive marks for their use of force, treatment of racial groups and officer accountability, there is little support for cuts in spending on local policing.
reportJun 30, 2020

Public’s Mood Turns Grim; Trump Trails Biden on Most Personal Traits, Major Issues

With less than five months until the 2020 elections, Americans are deeply unhappy with the state of the nation.
reportJun 25, 2020

Republicans, Democrats Move Even Further Apart in Coronavirus Concerns

A majority of Republicans now say that when thinking about the problems facing the country from the coronavirus, “the worst is behind us.” Just 23% of Democrats say the same.
reportMay 12, 2020

Most Americans Say Federal Government Has Primary Responsibility for COVID-19 Testing

Also, a declining share of Republicans say the coronavirus is a major threat to health in the United States.