How Do Election Polls Work?

How Do Election Polls Work?

Our colleagues at Planet Money had a simple question: how do pollsters do their work ahead of elections? They went to Marist College — home of the Marist Poll, which partners with NPR for its polling — to learn how to be pollsters. They break down the science of polling, and find out all the tricks that pollsters use to get people to finish their surveys.

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Far-Right Losses And Abortion Politics Blunt Republican Gains

Far-Right Losses And Abortion Politics Blunt Republican Gains

Democrats outperformed expectations last night. Despite Biden's unpopularity and big economic headwinds, abortion politics and the unpopularity of Trump-backed candidates helped stave off a Republican...

9 Nov 202218min

Election Night : What We've Seen So Far

Election Night : What We've Seen So Far

The balance of power will take time to sort out, but here are some firsts you can talk about around the water cooler Wednesday: Vermont becomes the final state to elect a woman to Congress, Florida is...

9 Nov 20228min

What To Watch For On Election Night

What To Watch For On Election Night

More than 40 million Americans have already cast ballots in the 2022 midterms, but be prepared: results may not come quickly Tuesday night. We take a look at what races could serve as bellwethers for ...

7 Nov 202215min

Here's How Inflation Became The Biggest Story Of The Midterms

Here's How Inflation Became The Biggest Story Of The Midterms

Trump and Biden signed off on historic amounts of stimulus money that helped the country's economy weather the pandemic, but — on top of supply chain straggles and shutdowns — that money may have come...

4 Nov 202220min

What Young Voters Talk About: Abortion Access, Democracy, Money

What Young Voters Talk About: Abortion Access, Democracy, Money

Biden gave a speech Wednesday night on the health of democracy — it's one of many things on the minds of young voters this election cycle, alongside abortion access and the economy. But our polling su...

3 Nov 202214min

Nevada, The Most Interesting Senate Race You Haven't Heard About?

Nevada, The Most Interesting Senate Race You Haven't Heard About?

Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto, the first Latina U.S. senator, is in an extremely close race against Republican Adam Laxalt, Nevada's former Attorney General. Flagging enthusiasm and shrinking suppor...

2 Nov 202214min

More Voters Trust Republicans To Address Elevated Crime Rates

More Voters Trust Republicans To Address Elevated Crime Rates

Violent crime remains higher than it was pre-pandemic and Republican candidates are blanketing suburban airways with ads about the issue. It has led many Democratic candidates to tout their support fo...

1 Nov 202215min

Cindy Axne Rode In On 2018's Blue Wave. Now, Is The Tide Going Out?

Cindy Axne Rode In On 2018's Blue Wave. Now, Is The Tide Going Out?

Rep. Cindy Axne was elected in a Democratic wave year from Iowa's 3rd congressional district. Now, she faces a tough reelection fight against Republican Zach Nunn. The campaigns have largely eschewed ...

31 Okt 202215min

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