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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Joe Biden Wins Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi Primaries

Joe Biden Wins Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi Primaries

Joe Biden's campaign momentum continued on Big Tuesday, with decisive wins in at least three of six primary elections. The results paint a grim picture for Bernie Sanders and his chances of securing t...

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Stocks Fall Sharply Ahead Of "Big Tuesday" Primaries

Stocks Fall Sharply Ahead Of "Big Tuesday" Primaries

As financial markets reckon with another acute shock, a question for the White House resurfaces: will it take measures to stabilize the U.S. economy? And Michigan, Missouri, and four other states head...

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Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 6th

Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 6th

As the public continues to brace for the spread of the new coronavirus, President Trump has continued to spread misinformation about the disease. And Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, mad...

6 Mar 202025min

Elizabeth Warren Ends Her Campaign, Talks About Support from 'All Those Little Girls'

Elizabeth Warren Ends Her Campaign, Talks About Support from 'All Those Little Girls'

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren ended her bid for the presidency on Thursday, marking the end of a campaign that once rocketed Warren to front runner-status. In her exit speech, Warren acknowledge...

5 Mar 202014min

Mike Bloomberg Drops Out; Demographics Of Biden's Supporters

Mike Bloomberg Drops Out; Demographics Of Biden's Supporters

Joe Biden's victories on Super Tuesday illustrated the importance of campaign momentum. He won in several states where he had little to no campaign infrastructure and did not advertise. That was possi...

4 Mar 202013min

Super Tuesday: Biden's Surge Continues As Sanders Leads In California

Super Tuesday: Biden's Surge Continues As Sanders Leads In California

Joe Biden topped the polls in eight states on Super Tuesday, including surprise wins in Minnesota and Massachusetts. Bernie Sanders lead in four states, including California.As in earlier contests, ex...

4 Mar 202017min

How They'll Win: Candidates Outline Path To Nomination Ahead of Super Tuesday

How They'll Win: Candidates Outline Path To Nomination Ahead of Super Tuesday

Our reporters have been following the Democratic presidential candidates all across the country for months. Ahead of Super Tuesday, we check in with them to learn how each presidential hopeful thinks ...

2 Mar 202023min

Joe Biden Wins Big In South Carolina. Now What?

Joe Biden Wins Big In South Carolina. Now What?

The Associated Press has called the South Carolina primary race for former Vice President Joe Biden. It gives his campaign a much needed boost ahead of the slew of Super Tuesday contests in three days...

1 Mar 202014min

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