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Oregon Values and Beliefs Center

OVBC is a nonprofit that introduces a new, nonpartisan take on public opinion research: stratified s

Most research and polling relies on proportional sampling, a methodology that often suppresses the voices of minority and rural Oregonians. Urban hubs like Portland and Eugene instead dominate the findings. We instead use stratified sampling to give voice to all Oregonians without jeopardizing reports from more populous areas. OVBC elevates and engages a wider spectrum of residents by recruiting a

research panel that pulls from more diverse populations — by geography, age, race, and ethnicity — and we use a points program that compensates members who then have the opportunity to cash in or donate their rewards to Oregon-based nonprofits. Through their participation in meaningful statewide studies, OVBC provides research that informs future policies, programs, and priorities of lawmakers so they can better represent our state’s populations.

04/17/2026

Past surveys asked how residents feel about Portland’s challenges. This year’s survey asks what the city should DO about them.

Portland leaders have tough choices to make about our city's future. They need to hear from you. What should the city do about growth? Should the city raise taxes or cut services? Where should money go? Who gets to decide? Tell city leaders what residents actually want.

Results will be made public to inform policy decisions across Portland. You must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Oregon to participate. Participation is voluntary & anonymous.

At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name in a drawing for twenty $50 gift cards to local Portland businesses! Take the survey at ovbc.info/2026_PDX.

04/08/2026

Your land. Your livelihood. Your voice.

Decisions about our state's future are happening now. We are working to bridge the gap between rural Oregon and the state’s policy process. Your experience matters—take fifteen minutes to share your priorities and help ensure your community’s needs are part of the record.

This research will be made public. You must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Oregon to participate. Participation is voluntary & anonymous.

Go to the link in our bio to participate! At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name in a drawing for twenty $50 gift cards!

02/10/2026

OVBC is proud to be an outreach partner of a survey opportunity unique to Oregon this year: Pride in Numbers. The Pride in Numbers project is for Oregonians who are 18+ and identify as Two-Spirit and/or LGBTQIA+.

"Pride in Numbers is a community-led, statewide research project built by and for Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Oregonians. Through an online survey, storytelling sessions, and a community art project, Pride in Numbers is creating a powerful portrait of Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ life in Oregon."

Anyone interested in taking the survey or learning more about the project can visit the Pride in Numbers website: prideinnumbers.org

01/30/2026

Wildfires impact many Oregonians, yet fewer than half of Oregonians know how to protect their homes from wildfires. In a survey done in partnership with the University of Oregon, we found that the top three ways people would respond to wildfire actions include:
1) Having a go-kit packed with necessities for you and your family in case of evacuation.
2) Creating an evacuation plan and communicating it to friends and family
3) Creating a 5-ft barrier between the house and flammable vegetation

To learn more about wildfire preparedness, visit the link in our bio to be directed to this blog post. Or, check out the following local resources:

(1) OSU Extension’s page on “Keeping Your Home and Property Safe from Wildfire.”
(2) Oregon State Fire Marshal’s page, “Defensible Space.”

12/02/2025

Oregonians are dissatisfied with various aspects of the current electoral process, including campaign finance, districting, primaries, and voting practices.

To learn more about sentiments on systems that could replace these current structures, or to donate to OVBC, visit the link in our bio.

11/25/2025

This week, there is no one we appreciate more than the people who continue to make our work possible. To our dedicated panalists and thoughtful community partners, we could not do this work without your help! Let's keep building bridges across differences to make Oregon better, together.

11/20/2025

Most Oregonians express a level of trust in local news, and over half are satisfied with the organizations in their area, although strong positive sentiment is limited.

Those who are satisfied mention their local news involvement in the community, consistency, and a feeling of authenticity to the reporting. Dissatisfaction is often rooted in the quality, perceptions of bias, or availability of local news.

To learn more about perceptions of local news in Oregon, or to donate to OVBC, visit the link in our bio or visit ovbc.info/2025

11/10/2025

30% of Oregonians have incurred medical debt within the last two years, largely from hospitals or hospital-owned facilities, and say it has a significant impact on their lives.

The most common consequence of debt is increased stress and anxiety, but the financial repercussions are particularly concerning. 42% have reduced discretionary spending, but 40% say they have delayed or avoided seeking further medical care. 34% have had difficulty paying for other essentials, such as food or housing.

To learn more about consumer justice in Oregon, or to donate to OVBC, visit the link in our bio.

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11/06/2025

The most common form of illegal or unfair consumer treatment is scams and fraud. However, Oregonians are taking action against this mistreatment, as “reporting scams and fraud” is listed as the most common action taken by consumers.

To learn more about Oregonians' perceptions of state goals and their well-being, or to donate to OVBC, visit the link in our bio.

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11/03/2025

Among telecommunications services, respondents most commonly report using a cellular phone service.

When asked to evaluate the balance of pricing and quality in telecommunications services, only 13% of Oregonians rated their services as "5=excellent" while 6% rated them "1=very poor." The largest proportion of respondents fell in the middle, with 38% selecting a neutral rating of “3”.

To learn more about consumer justice in Oregon, or to donate to OVBC, visit the link in our bio!

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