Ratings of Political Figures
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.
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.
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.
Framing the 2026 Midterms
Our June newsletter takes a close look at the trends to watch when thinking about the upcoming midterm elections.
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.
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.
More of the Same: What the 2024 Election Results Tell us about Pennsylvania
Democrats experienced a deep loss in Pennsylvania in 2024. But does this mean the state--and the nation--are experiencing permanent political change? We analyze new data about voter behavior and the electoral landscape to answer this question.
Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: October 2024
Both the presidential and senate races in Pennsylvania are neck-and-neck among likely voters in this month's poll, which also explores voters' positions on a number of campaign issues, including immigration, the economy, fracking, and abortion rights.
Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: September 2024
This month’s poll of Pennsylvania registered voters finds that Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump 49% - 46% in the presidential race. The poll also explores opinions on the economy, the direction of the state, and US foreign policy.
Democrats’ Dilemma
Should Biden stay in the presidential race, or should he step aside? We review current and historic approval ratings and other data to provide context for this important discussion.