Ratings of Political Figures
Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: February 2024
Our new poll shows that the 2024 race between Biden and Trump is still close. Other results include the mood of Pennsylvania voters and their positions on marijuana legalization, gambling, and taxes on electric vehicles.
The Upcoming Presidential Election: Looking Back to Look Ahead
What can the 2023 F&M polls tell us about what issues will loom large in the 2024 presidential election, and what voters think about the candidates?
The Trump Indictments
How will the Trump indictments factor into voters' preferences in the 2024 election? Right now, the data suggest a close race, with few historical precedents to guide our understanding of what might happen.
Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: August 2023
This month's poll explores the Republican presidential primary race, the indictments of former President Trump, ratings of political figures, economic issues, and climate change.
Presidential Job Approval and Biden's Re-Election Chances in Pennsylvania
We compare President Biden's ratings with the ratings of other first-term governors and presidents in Pennsylvania to see what they tell us about his chances of carrying the state in 2024.
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.
Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: October 2022
Explore the results of the October 2022 F&M Poll, including voter opinion on the direction of the state of Pennsylvania, the economy, the upcoming Senate and Gubernatorial elections, and presidential job performance.
Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: September 2022
Results of the latest F&M Poll: the upcoming midterm elections, economic concerns, direction of the state of Pennsylvania, and presidential job performance.
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.
Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: April 2022
Explore Pennsylvania voters' feelings about teaching critical race theory, discussing sexual orientation in schools, the economy, and the upcoming primary election.