Public Opinion Polling Update

As the MI Right to Read paid advertising campaign rolls to an end, MLA commissioned a single question in the EPIC-MRA omnibus public opinion poll (600 sample – Error ±4.0%)  in early November. We wanted to see the change in voter perception about support for state legislation to protect the right to read from March 2023 to now.

The question asked: Would you support or oppose state legislation that would protect the right of the public to read what they wish to read in local public libraries and not have books banned?

From 83% to 86% total support, but even more exciting is the jump in strongly support from 67% in March to 76% in November. That is a big jump in the world of statistics and solidifies that MLA is on the right track in pursuing Freedom to Read legislation.