MODA CENTER Poll

80% of Oregon voters refuse to pay for the billion dollar Moda Center renovation even if the new owner of the Blazers moves the team to another state

New statewide polling commissioned by Oregon Capitol Watch Foundation shows strong voter opposition to public funding tied to the proposed Moda Center renovation project, with affordability and taxpayer concerns driving opposition across Oregon.

70.5%

Oppose public funding for the Moda Center renovation proposal.

79.9%

Still oppose after knowing that the owner will move the team if they didn't get their taxpayer funding.

76.8%

Oppose after hearing concerns about taxpayer costs and public priorities.

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Oregon Capitol Watch Survey Series

The survey sample was statistically balanced through an advanced weighting model reflecting the known andanticipated characteristics of the Oregon electorate, including demographic, geographic, educational, and prior vote behaviormeasures.

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June, 25th 2026

Survey Series #3

Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Conducted 06/18/2026 through 06/20/2026

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About Oregon Capitol Watch Foundation

Oregon Capitol Watch Foundation (OCWF) is a nonprofit organization focused on educating Oregonians about government spending, public policy decisions, and taxpayer impacts affecting Oregon residents.

OCWF uses polling, issue analysis, media outreach, and public communications to help inform public discussion surrounding major public policy issues across Oregon.

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