Past Poll Results

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November 02, 2026

To what does Haley Stevens owe more of a duty: her conscience or her party?
63.7% -  Her conscience
36.3% -  Her party
*Percentage of 29,916 votes

November 01, 2026

Do you have 72 hours’ worth of emergency supplies stockpiled? (Percentage of 29,338 votes)
55.77% -  Yes
44.23% -  No

October 31, 2026

Since World War II, the president’s party has lost an average of 26 House seats in midterms. Will Republicans lose more or fewer this year? (Percentage of 45,211 votes)
71.27% -  More
28.73% -  Fewer

October 30, 2026

Will the midterms mark the end of the Trump era? (Percentage of 32,635 votes)
58.35% -  Yes
41.65% -  No

October 29, 2026

Recruiting a candidate with your opponent’s name: dirty trick or fair game? (Percentage of 32,875 votes)
62.62% -  Dirty Trick
37.38% -  Fair Game

October 28, 2026

Will AI do more good or harm in your lifetime? (Percentage of 29,854 votes)
53.21% -  More good
46.79% -  More harm

October 27, 2026

Which drives voters more: their demographics or their values? (Percentage of 30,543 votes)
71.45% -  Values
28.55% -  Demographics

October 26, 2026

It takes 218 seats to control the House. How will the midterms end? (Percentage of 33,478 votes)
49.07% -  Democrats win narrowly - 218 to 229 seats.
47.45% -  Democrats win big - 230 seats or more.
3.48% -  Republicans keep control.

October 25, 2026

If Democrats win the Senate 51-49, what will John Fetterman do? (Percentage of 28,224 votes)
52.92% -  Become an independent who caucuses with Republicans
40.9% -  Stay a Democrat
6.18% -  Become a Republican

October 24, 2026

Europeans are protesting high costs, low wages, failing schools and a bleak future. Are Americans better off? (Percentage of 45,618 votes)
52.73% -  No
47.27% -  Yes

October 23, 2026

Did JD Vance help or hurt his chances of winning the ‘28 GOP nomination by defending Ramaswamy’s attack ad? (Percentage of 34,278 votes)
93.85% -  Hurt
6.15% -  Help

October 22, 2026

Ramaswamy’s ad using his rival’s mother will: (Percentage of 37,106 votes)
82.48% -  Hurt him
15.23% -  Make no difference
2.29% -  Help him

October 21, 2026

Will Europe's wave of violent protests reach America soon? (Percentage of 31,190 votes)
69.91% -  No
30.09% -  Yes

October 20, 2026

Which has done more to harm kids’ mental health: smartphones and social media, or school pressure and less free play? (Percentage of 31,660 votes)
82.33% -  Smartphones and social media
17.67% -  School pressure and less free play

October 19, 2026

Could a Democratic Congress rein in President Trump? (Percentage of 33,455 votes)
60.64% -  Yes
39.36% -  No

October 18, 2026

Five-day press secretary: more Trump’s fault or Katie Zacharia’s? (Percentage of 31,386 votes)
77.82% -  Trump's Fault
22.18% -  Katie Zacharia's Fault

October 17, 2026

If Democrats win the House, what should they prioritize: investigations or legislation? (Percentage of 21,217 votes)
82.17% -  Legislation
17.83% -  Investigations

October 16, 2026

Which is the bigger midterm prize: the House or the Senate? (Percentage of 31,500 votes)
78.42% -  The Senate
21.58% -  The House

October 15, 2026

Who cut Ukraine’s Starlink service this week? (Percentage of 34,185 votes)
67.83% -  Both
19.91% -  Trump
7.58% -  Musk
4.68% -  A glitch

October 14, 2026

Will the midterm election results cause the president to make significant changes to his cabinet and/or policies? (Percentage of 32,481 votes)
75.91% -  Neither
12.96% -  Both
8.6% -  Cabinet
2.53% -  Policies

October 13, 2026

Will Elon Musk’s $276 million in donations keep the Senate in Republican hands? (Percentage of 31,461 votes)
84.33% -  No
15.67% -  Yes

October 12, 2026

Is serving in public office today worth the risk of violence? (Percentage of 29,091 votes)
57.55% -  Yes
42.45% -  No

October 11, 2026

Does President Trump care who wins the midterms? (Percentage of 32,610 votes)
56.25% -  Yes
43.75% -  No

October 10, 2026

Should the U.S. buy Russian diesel if it lowers fuel prices? (Percentage of 62,700 votes)
95.03% -  No
4.97% -  Yes

October 09, 2026

Are you in favor of the death penalty for a person convicted of murder? (Percentage of 31,734 votes)
62.04% -  No
37.96% -  Yes

October 08, 2026

Do you agree with Mark Halperin that as the media has gotten more diverse, the bias of the “Dominant Media” against Trump has worsened? (Percentage of 29,149 votes)
64.69% -  No
35.31% -  Yes

October 07, 2026

Prior to a verdict, who should remain anonymous in a rape accusation case? (Percentage of 28,562 votes)
62.17% -  Both the accuser and those accused
19.78% -  Only the accuser
18.05% -  No one

October 06, 2026

Should NY AG Letitia James be the person to investigate the Cornell rape case? (Percentage of 28,803 votes)
52.16% -  No
47.84% -  Yes

October 05, 2026

Is America over-policed or under-policed? (Percentage of 27,668 votes)
76.42% -  Under-policed
23.58% -  Over-policed

October 04, 2026

Should the state provide life-saving medical care to an inmate who survives an execution attempt? (Percentage of 28,326 votes)
64.94% -  Yes
35.06% -  No

October 03, 2026

Should someone who voluntarily got drunk or high be considered legally unable to consent to sex, even if they were conscious and able to communicate? (Percentage of 44,730 votes)
58.72% -  Yes
41.28% -  No

October 02, 2026

Will the renewed investigation at Cornell result in any criminal convictions? (Percentage of 25,416 votes)
52.73% -  No
47.27% -  Yes

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