28.08.2020
Social and political mood of Dnipro residents
- The results of the survey conducted by the Rating Group during 8–17 August 2020 among residents of Dnipro showed that 56% are satisfied with the performance of the Mayor of Dnipro, Borys Filatov, while 31% are dissatisfied. Assessments of the City Council are somewhat worse: 33% are satisfied, 34% are dissatisfied, and 33% were unable to assess.
- Among urban sectors, residents of Dnipro relatively better assess the work of public transport (51% satisfied, 32% dissatisfied). Schools and kindergartens satisfy 29%, 25% are dissatisfied, and 46% were unable to assess. Regarding other areas, residents mostly gave negative assessments. Thus, 35% are satisfied with the work of municipal enterprises and 52% are dissatisfied; with the police, 24% are satisfied and 41% are dissatisfied; with social protection services, 18% are satisfied and 29% are dissatisfied (53% were unable to assess). The greatest dissatisfaction is expressed toward the work of medical institutions: 17% are satisfied and 68% are dissatisfied.
- Among local politicians, the highest level of positive attitudes is toward Borys Filatov (47% positive, 26% neutral, 25% negative). Attitudes toward Z. Krasnov are positive for 34%, neutral for 25%, and negative for 28%. Attitudes toward O. Vilkul are positive for 25%, neutral for 27%, and negative for 39%. Attitudes toward H. Hufman are positive for 13%, neutral for 18%, negative for 28%, while 41% do not know him. More than 60% of respondents do not know the other politicians included in the list.
- In the ranking of political parties for elections to the City Council, the leading party is “Proposition,” which 27.9% of those who have decided and intend to vote are ready to support. The “Servant of the People” party is supported by 14.7% of respondents, the “Opposition Platform – For Life” party by 14.3%, the “Public Force” party by 9.6%, the Vilkul bloc by 7.9%, the “European Solidarity” party by 5.1%, the Shariy party by 4.2%, and the “Batkivshchyna” party by 3.1%. The ratings of other parties are below 2%. About 8–9% are undecided.
- Among mayoral candidates, the leader in the rating is Borys Filatov, whom 48.5% of those who have decided and intend to participate in the elections are ready to support. The ratings of other candidates are significantly lower. Thus, 14.9% could vote for O. Vilkul, 13.4% for Z. Krasnov, 7.6% for H. Hufman, and 7.0% for S. Ryzhenko. The ratings of other candidates are below 2%. About 8% are undecided.
- Modeling of a second round of mayoral elections showed that if Borys Filatov were to face other potential candidates, the incumbent mayor would win. In a pair with O. Vilkul the result would be 57% versus 23%, in a pair with H. Hufman 61% versus 16%, and in a pair with S. Ryzhenko 60% versus 17%.
Methodology
- Audience: residents of the city of Dnipro aged 18 and older. The sample is representative by age and gender.
- Sample size: 1,000 respondents.
- Survey method: face-to-face formalized interview.
- Margin of error: no more than 3.1%.
- Fieldwork dates: 8–17 August 2020.
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