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Election Integrity and Voting Reform

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Which Party is More Mainstream?

We assess how Pennsylvania voters perceive Republican and Democratic positions on seven important issues. Which party is better aligned with majority opinion?

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Franklin & Marshall College Poll Release: April 2023

The first poll of the year explores the mood of Pennsylvania's voters, feelings about the economy, stands on issues like the death penalty, crime, basic education, elections, and ratings of state political figures.

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Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: August 2022

The latest F&M Poll focuses on voters' opinions about the 2022 candidates for Governor and U.S. Senator, the economy, abortion rights, the January 6th hearings, how elections are conducted in Pennsylvania, and amending the state constitution.

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Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: May 2022

The poll asked Pennsylvania voters about the economy, the upcoming primary election, term limits for members of the state house and senate, and electoral procedures.

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Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: October 2021

Read what Pennsylvania voters think about COVID-19 mitigation efforts, the direction of the state, the economy, how well the President and the Governor are performing, and whether a forensic investigation of the 2020 election should be conducted.

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Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: August 2021

This month's survey asked about the economy, the events of January 6th, COVID-19, climate change, election integrity, legislative redistricting, government reform, job approval ratings for President Biden and Governor Wolf, and the 2022 US Senate race.

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Have Pennsylvania's Recent Voting Reforms Produced Less Down-Ballot Voting?

Did the 2019 voting reforms--specifically elimination of straight-party ticket voting--reduce the number of people who voted in down-ballot races in the 2020 election?

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Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: June 2021

This month's poll: voter opinion on climate change, COVID-19 vaccinations, election reform, the economy, and how well elected officials are doing their jobs.