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Franklin & Marshall College Poll Release: PA 7th and 10th Congressional Districts, September 2026

The attitudes of the state's voters in these districts show patterns similar to state and national data. Democrats are favored in the congressional races, economic issues are a top concern, and President Trump's performance is rated negatively.

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Franklin & Marshall College Poll Release: August 2026

Pennsylvanians are experiencing significant economic stress and are increasingly unhappy with President Trump. We examined affordability, data centers and technology, the president's performance on key issues, and voter preferences in the upcoming midterm election.

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Trump's Base and the 2026 Midterms

Will growing discontent among Trump voters hurt Republicans in the upcoming elections?

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Franklin & Marshall College Poll Release: June 2026

The poll finds that voters are deeply concerned about the economy and their personal finances, and increasingly dissatisfied with President Trump. But there is broad support for several policy ideas being floated in Pennsylvania.

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Framing the 2026 Midterms

Our June newsletter takes a close look at the trends to watch when thinking about the upcoming midterm elections.

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Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: March 2026

The first poll of the year explores the mood of the state’s voters and their positions on a number of contemporary issues—including federalizing elections, ICE enforcement, democracy, and the separation of powers—and their ratings of state political figures.

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A Better Mousetrap?

As we head into an important mid-term election, a reminder that all polls have their limitations, including those that rely on new methods currently being touted as superior.

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A Tough Day for Republicans: Pennsylvania’s 2025 Municipal Election

Democrats increased their vote share across the country in the off-year elections, winning in many places where Trump was ahead a year ago. What happened? And what does this mean for the 2026 midterms?

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Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: October 2025

The first poll since the 2024 election explores a number of issues, including AI, democracy, and the state Supreme Court retention election, along with the mood of Pennsylvania's voters and their ratings of President Trump and Governor Shapiro.

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Is Pennsylvania Still a Swing State?

Democratic voter registrations are shrinking. We dive deeper into party switching data to see what this means for Pennsylvania's swing state status.