Here are the results of our latest Indy Politics/Winners Circle/Institute for Quality Education informal survey we’ve been conducting for the past few days.  Nearly 300 of you participated.*  And there was an average of 97% compliance with each question.

How do you identify yourself politically?

  • Conservative/Somewhat conservative – 62%
  • Liberal/somewhat liberal – 15%
  • Independent – 23%

Did you plan to vote in the 2016 elections?

  • Yes – 99%
  • No – 1 %

Is Indiana  is on the right track or wrong track?

  • Right track – 67%
  • Wrong track – 17%
  • Other  – 14%

Who was your choice for Governor?

  • Eric Holcomb  – 64%
  • John Gregg – 28%
  • Rex Bell – 6%

Who was your preference for the U.S. Senate?

  • Todd Young – 72%
  • Evan Bayh – 20%
  • Lucy Brenton  –6%

How should lawmakers fix Indiana’s roads and bridges (check as many as you support)

  • Increase the gas tax to adjust for inflation – 39.5%
  • Dedicate all fuel tax-related revenue to the roads instead of other programs – 48.7%
  • Issue more bonds – 9.5%
  • Implement tolling on some Indiana roads – 28%
  • A combination of all of the above – 45%
  • We already pay enough for roads – 9%

Should the state expand early childhood education?

  • Yes – 42%
  • Yes, but only for those families who are truly in need – 33%
  • No – 25%

Should the state give local governments more taxing authority?

  • Yes – 44%
  • No – 36%
  • Not Sure – 19%

Should Indiana allow Sunday alcohol sales?

  • Yes – 83%
  • No – 7%
  • Don’t care – 10%

In the wake of stories like Carrier and Rexnord, should there be tougher rules on tax breaks and economic incentives for companies?

    • Yes – 68%
    • No – 20%
    • Not sure – 11%

Should video gaming machines be allowed in local bars and taverns?

  • Yes – 48%
  • No – 34%
  • Not sure – 17%

Should Indiana decriminalize marijuana?

  • Yes – 47%
  • Yes, but only for medicinal purposes – 28%
  • No – 24%

In 2017, should Indiana lawmakers include sexual orientation and gender identity into the state’s civil rights code?

  • Yes, but with exemptions for religious organizations and clergy – 24%
  • Yes, but small employers (six or fewer) should be exempt – 6%
  • Yes, but with no exemptions – 25%
  • No – 44%

Do you agree with a proposed bill that would criminalize all abortions and could result in jail time for the mother?

  • Yes – 7%
  • No – 86%
  • Not sure – 6%

*Due to rounding, some of the results may not equal 100%.