California High-Speed Rail: Voter Support Despite Funding Cuts

California voters overwhelmingly support high-speed rail, despite $4B federal funding cut.

California High-Speed Rail: Voter Support Despite Funding Cuts
September 6, 2025 9:12 pm

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Introduction

Following the Trump administration’s decision to revoke $4 billion in federal funding, a recent poll indicates that 62% of registered voters in California still support the state’s high-speed rail project.

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Funding Revocation and Voter Sentiment

The Trump administration is taking steps to withdraw $4 billion in federal funding from California’s high-speed rail project.

Voter Support for the Project

A new poll reveals that 62% of registered voters in California support the continuation of the high-speed rail project. Among Democrats, support is even higher, with 80% of those surveyed backing the project.

Democratic Voter Perspectives

The survey indicates varied perspectives among Democratic voters. One-third of Democratic voters stated they would continue to support the high-speed rail project despite the need to use more state resources due to federal funding cuts. Additionally, 38% of Democrats indicated that their support is contingent on the project adhering to its current budget.

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Conclusion

The poll results highlight strong support for California’s high-speed rail project among the state’s registered voters, particularly Democrats, despite the loss of $4 billion in federal funding.

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