Trump-Related Issues
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.
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.
Pennsylvania 2022 Primary Election Preview
This month's newsletter looks at some rarely discussed features that might affect Pennsylvania's primary elections: regional turnout, endorsements, a candidate's county of residence, and a candidate's ballot position.
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.
Does a Trump Endorsement Help or Hurt in Pennsylvania?
How does former President Trump's endorsement affect candidates in primary elections? We look at past races as well as the 2022 US Senate primary, in which Trump has endorsed Sean Parnell.
Democracy & Party Factions
What do Pennsylvanians think about the state of democracy in the United States?
Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: March 2021
The survey asked about a wide range of topics, including the direction of the state and the economy, marijuana legalization, minimum wage, climate change, COVID-19 vaccinations, President Biden's job approval ratings, and the legacy of former President Trump.