There’s at least one issue that’s received bi-partisan support in Georgia leading up to Tuesday’s election: early education. A recent poll from the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) shows –regardless of party — voters generally support the use of public money to support education for young children.
The poll surveyed 600 likely voters who identified as Republicans, Democrats, or Independents. The margin of error is +/- 4.
66 percent of respondents said they’d be open to paying higher taxes if they knew the money would go toward early education programs. When asked whether it is “very important,” “not important,” or “somewhat important” to ensure working parents can find quality, affordable childcare for infants and toddlers, 51 percent of Republicans, 57 percent of Independents, and 83 percent of Democrats chose ‘very important.’
A majority of those surveyed said state and local governments are best positioned to come up with solutions to help parents find childcare.
“We know that polls just give us a snapshot of voter sentiment, but they’re a really good way for us to measure and identify opportunities and challenges and share what Georgians think about early learning and young kids,” said GEEARS Executive Director Mindy Binderman. “One thing we learned is that early childhood issues resonate with Georgia voters.”
