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ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll: News Release & Data Archives
2025 Poll Archive
October 9, 2025:Ìý“College Sports at a Crossroads,” a national poll of NCAA Division I college presidents and chancellors, athletics directors, senior woman administrators and faculty athletics representatives, conducted in partnership with the
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August 6, 2025:Ìý“Changing the Game,” a national poll on college athletics, conducted in partnership with the
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April 29, 2025: National Poll – Topics: Tariff impacts, confidence in the U.S. economy, job security, Social Security concerns
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April 24, 2025: National Poll – Topics: Balance of power in the U.S. government, conflicts between the judicial and executive branches of government, opinions about the judiciary and the Department of Justice
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March 27, 2025: North Carolina Poll – Topics: Hurricane Helene recovery, NC Supreme Court, cell phones in schools, concealed handgun permits, tax levels and Fort Bragg name change
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March 25, 2025: North Carolina Poll – Federal agency cuts and DOGE actions, immigration policy
North Carolinians do not favor elimination or major cutbacks at 14 federal agencies targeted for reduction by President Donald Trump’s administration and its Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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March 19, 2025: North Carolina Poll – Basketball tournament edition
As the 2025 NCAA Division I basketball tournaments begin, North Carolinians express opinions about in-state rivalries and their relative interest in the men’s and women’s tournaments.
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Feb. 25, 2025:ÌýNational Poll:ÌýAmericans expect higher prices, economic disruptions and negative impacts on small businesses as a result of tariff increases. Americans also express concerns about Trump administration policies and immigration enforcement.
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2024 Poll Archive
Oct. 29, 2024: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll: Hurricane Helene factors into dead-even presidential election in N.C.
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Sept. 24, 2024: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll finds Harris, Trump too close to call in N.C., and Stein with double-digit lead in governor’s race
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Aug. 27, 2024: North Carolina voters concerned about accuracy of the vote count and post-election violence in November
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May 15, 2024: AI & Politics ’24 – a national public opinion poll conducted in partnership with Elon’s
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2023 Poll Archive
June 14, 2023: Broad support for sports betting, but divisions over recent abortion law changes in North Carolina
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2022 Poll Archive
November 2, 2022: The economy, abortion, election integrity: What N.C. voters are thinking heading into Election Day
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June 8, 2022: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll identifies how high-impact undergraduate experiences affect students
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February 15, 2022: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll finds younger N.C. attorneys see need for changes in state’s legal system
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2021 Poll Archive
November 25, 2021: Alamance County Community Health Assessment
October 27, 2021: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll finds North Carolinians concerned about spike in housing prices
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October 22, 2021: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll finds vaccinated in N.C. overwhelmingly support booster shots
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April 9, 2021: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll finds N.C. residents increasingly favor COVID-19 vaccination
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April 8, 2021: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll finds most N.C. residents still want Confederate monuments to remain in public spaces
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February 11, 2021: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll finds support for legalizing marijuana in N.C. for medical, recreational uses
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February 9, 2021:ÌýºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll finds North Carolina residents increasingly favor getting COVID-19 vaccine
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February 5, 2021:ÌýºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll finds North Carolinians divided on Trump’s responsibility for U.S. Capitol violence
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2020 Poll Archive
December 10, 2020:ÌýºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll finds that many N.C. residents are wary of taking COVID-19 vaccine
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October 29, 2020:ÌýN.C. voters concerned about election interference, post-election violence and mail-in ballot issues
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October 15, 2020:ÌýN.C. residents grade Trump, Cooper on handling of pandemic, express concern about COVID-19 spread with return to school
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July 2, 2020:ÌýMost North Carolinians support mask mandate, but less worried about virus now
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March 18, 2020:ÌýU.S. residents express high anxiety about coronavirus, split on national response
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February 27, 2020:ÌýPolitics, health care and the economy: What N.C. voters are thinking heading into Super Tuesday
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2019 Poll Archive
November 20, 2019:ÌýN.C. residents support keeping Confederate monuments in place
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July 31, 2019:ÌýºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll focuses on high-impact experiences in college, writing skills
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April 12, 2019:ÌýN.C. residents most concerned about public shootings, terrorism and pedestrian safety
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March 14, 2019:ÌýN.C. Voters favor Biden, Sanders over other 2020 presidential contenders
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March 1, 2019:ÌýHalf of N.C. voters say election fraud is ‘major problem’ in wake of Congressional election scandal
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February 12, 2019:ÌýºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll finds slim majority in NC support ending ABC monopoly on liquor sales
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2018 Poll Archive
October 11, 2018:ÌýºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll: After Hurricane Florence, North Carolinians believe climate change impacting coast, support environmental policy changes
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September 6, 2018:ÌýºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll: N.C. voters know little about proposed constitutional amendments
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August 22, 2018:ÌýºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll: Relationships with mentors, friends have powerful impact on college experience
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April 18, 2018:ÌýAmazon HQ2: What residents in 19 U.S. finalist cities think about the $5B project
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March 20, 2018:ÌýSurvey report for 2018 Alamance County Health Assessment
March 8, 2018:ÌýN.C. teachers opposed to carrying guns in their classrooms
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February 23, 2018:ÌýN.C. voters more tuned in to leaders in Washington than to those governing in Raleigh
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2017 Poll Archive
Nov. 22, 2017:ÌýN.C. shoppers optimistic about economy, say Cyber Monday bigger than Black Friday
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Nov. 16, 2017:ÌýOne in three in N.C. impacted by opioid addiction crisis
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Nov. 14, 2017:ÌýN.C. voters say Russia investigation is ‘serious matter’ and will reveal more criminal activity
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Oct. 3, 2017:ÌýN.C. voters disapprove of Trump’s job performance, say president should work across the aisle
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Sept. 28, 2017:ÌýThe ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll partneredÌýwith the Charlotte Observer and WBTV Television to survey Mecklenburg County voters on mayoral race, Trump and Cooper job approval and the state of race relations.
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May 2, 2017:ÌýHalf of N.C. voters approve of job Cooper doing as governor, support legalizing medicinal marijuana
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April 28, 2017:ÌýN.C. voters oppose war with North Korea, split on further military action in Syria
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April 26, 2017:ÌýTrump support declines in North Carolina at the end of the first 100 days
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2016 Poll Archive
Nov. 1, 2016:ÌýPresidential, governor’s races too close to call in N.C., voters worried about decisions next president will make
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Oct. 4, 2016:ÌýClinton jumps to new lead in N.C.,ÌýCooper ahead of McCrory
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Sept. 20, 2016:ÌýTrump and Clinton virtually tied in N.C. with racial and gender gaps among likely voters
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Sept. 19, 2016:ÌýN.C. voters oppose HB2, razor-thin margins in governor, U.S. Senate races
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April 19, 2016: Cooper pulls ahead in N.C. gubernatorial race
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February 22, 2016: In N.C., Donald trumps GOP but not Hillary
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2015 Poll Archive
November 19, 2015: North Carolinians divided on fairness in the courts
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November 5, 2015: The doctor is ‘in’ in the Tar Heel State
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September 24, 2015: N.C. primary voters favor Trump and Clinton, with a twist
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July 2, 2015: On Fourth of July, common ground on food but not beer
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June 22, 2015: Americans showing love to Jeb & Hillary
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June 15, 2015: In North Carolina and beyond, fix Obamacare
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April 28, 2015: N.C. frowns on ‘religious freedom’ for denying service to people who are gay or lesbian
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March 11, 2015: N.C. supports police body cameras & public release of footage
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February 24, 2015: Looking ahead to 2016, N.C. favors Clinton over Bush
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2014 Poll Archive
October 30, 2014: Hagan maintains lead in final stretch of U.S. Senate race
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October 7, 2014: In a close race for U.S. Senate, images and ballot order matter
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September 15, 2014: Hagan leads Tillis with wide gender gap among likely voters
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May 9, 2014: Opinions on “Most Admired North Carolinians”
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May 5, 2014: Residents more upbeat about N.C. with mixed views on social issues
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May 1, 2014: Kay Hagan’s approval stalls as Thom Tillis grows name recognition
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April 3, 2014: Economy, education on the mind of Alamance County residents
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March 3, 2014: U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan’s approval ratings continue to slide
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2013 Poll Archive
December 4, 2013: North Carolinians in the dark about ‘sunshine’ laws
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November 25, 2013: Thankful for health and family, N.C. down on economy, spending
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November 22, 2013: Approval ratings decline for president, governor, Congress, General Assembly, U.S. Senators
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September 20, 2013: In North Carolina, mixed approval on new state laws
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September 19, 2013: Obama, McCrory approval numbers drop in N.C.
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April 17, 2013: North Carolinians oppose several state legislative proposals
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April 12, 2013: N.C. divided on Obama approval and happy with McCrory
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March 4, 2013: Majority in N.C. favor gun control laws
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March 1, 2013: Most in N.C. worried about budget cuts
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Executive Summaries on Various Topics from the February 2013 ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll
2012 Poll Archive
November 2, 2012: The ‘Pack backs Romney; the Heels dig Obama
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October 29, 2012: Presidential race a dead heat in North Carolina
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September 3, 2012: Romney holds lead in N.C. as DNC begins
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May 1, 2012: Two years later, N.C. sour on health care law
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April 30, 2012: McCrory leads N.C. gubernatorial candidates in favorability marks
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April 27, 2012: Romney trails Obama in favorability in N.C.
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April 4, 2012: North Carolinians support voter ID law
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April 3, 2012: N.C. blames gas prices on oil companies, foreign nations
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April 2, 2012: Support growing for same-sex marriage rights
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March 30, 2012: Economic mood brightens in North Carolina
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March 9, 2012: Economic mood brightens in North Carolina
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March 6, 2012: Obama job approval inches up in N.C.
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2011 Poll Archive
November 7, 2011: State residents divided on OWS movement
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November 4, 2011: N.C. favors higher taxes on millionaires, unhappy with Congress
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October 3, 2011: North Carolinians divided on jobs proposal
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September 30, 2011: Majority of N.C. residents oppose constitutional ban on same-sex marriage
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April 18, 2011: North Carolinians support alternative energy measures … except for nuclear
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April 15, 2011: N.C. lukewarm on Obama, unhappy with Perdue
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March 15, 2011: Economy taking toll on Alamance County
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March 11, 2011: N.C. residents support state constitutional amendment for open meetings
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Feb. 28, 2011: State residents divided on health care reform
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Feb. 25, 2011: Support cools for N.C. sales tax extension
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2010 Poll Archive
Nov. 22, 2010: Majority of state residents oppose school vouchers
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Nov. 19, 2010: N.C. residents show support for sales tax hike
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Nov. 1, 2010: Men, Republicans more knowledgeable on politics
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Oct. 29, 2010: Burr approval numbers low as election nears
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Sept. 27, 2010: North Carolinians downbeat on economy
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Sept. 24, 2010: N.C. residents split on Obama’s performance
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April 26, 2010: State residents support drilling off N.C. coast
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April 23, 2010: North Carolinians divided on Obama’s job performance
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March 22, 2010: Burr most recognizable name in contest for U.S. Senate
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March 19, 2010: North Carolinians favor healthcare reform
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March 1, 2010: N.C. resident say religion is losing influence on American life
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February 26, 2010: North Carolinians support Obama, not Congress
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2009 Poll Archive
November 23, 2009: N.C. residents cynical about politicians
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November 20, 2009: North Carolinians show continued support for direct election of judges
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November 2, 2009: North Carolinians favor public option
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October 30, 2009: Uphill climb for Sen. Richard Burr in re-election campaign
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September 22, 2009: Mecklenburg Co. residents support light rail, upbeat on economy
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September 21, 2009: Charlotte mayoral race remains wide open Ìý
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April 27, 2009: Economy taking its toll on Carolinians
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April 24, 2009: As first 100 days come to an end, Carolinians give President Barack Obama mixed reviews
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March 23, 2009: Half of North Carolinians oppose state constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages
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March 20, 2009: Majority of N.C. residents unaware of “sunshine” laws
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March 2, 2009: North Carolinians support banning cell phones while driving, anti-smoking initiatives
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February 27, 2009: North Carolinians support Obama’s handling of the economy, federal stimulus package
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2008 Poll Archive
November 3, 2008: North Carolinians displeased with tone of 2008 campaigns
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October 31, 2008: North Carolinians throwing support to Democratic Party
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October 21, 2008: Majority of N.C. residents favor TV channel for state legislative sessions and hearings
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October 6, 2008: Support mixed in N.C. for vouchers, stem cell research
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October 3, 2008: North Carolinians blame GOP for economic woes
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October 3, 2008: North Carolinians support financial sector bailout
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September 21, 2008: Two out of three N.C. residents support offshore oil drilling
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September 19, 2008: In North Carolina, GOP holds edge in presidential race
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April 21, 2008: Elon Poll finds economy remains top concern in primary elections
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April 18, 2008: Elon Poll finds mixed results on role of race, gender & age in elections
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March 18, 2008: Elon Poll finds state residents reducing water use
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March 17, 2008: Elon Poll finds public attitudes vary on solutions to traffic woes
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February 25, 2008: Elon Poll finds North Carolinians support Dole in Washington
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February 22, 2008: Elon Poll finds economy to play strong role in ’08 elections
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2007 Poll Archive
November 16, 2007: Elon Poll finds a lack of confidence in Congress, Bush
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November 15, 2007: Elon Poll finds Clinton, Giuliani lead pack in South Atlantic states
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October 2, 2007: Elon Poll finds land transfer taxes lack support, stem cell use gets public approval
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October 1, 2007: Elon Poll finds low support for Bush in North Carolina
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September 28, 2007: Elon Poll finds Clinton, Thompson leading presidential races
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April 24, 2007: Elon Poll finds North Carolinians split on direction of public schools, unprepared for hurricane season
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April 23, 2007: Elon Poll finds support for ban on smoking in public places
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April 20, 2007: North Carolinians undecided on presidential, gubernatorial choice; support for President Bush declines, Elon Poll finds
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February 26, 2007: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll of Southeastern states shows Clinton, Giuliani have early edge in 2008 presidential field
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February 23, 2007: Elon Poll of Southeastern states shows 57 percent oppose U.S. troop surge in Iraq
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2006 Poll Archive
November 20, 2006: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Poll results on immigration, education
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November 17, 2006: Most N.C. residents believe cell phone use while driving decreases highway safety
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October 31, 2006: 61 percent confidence level for Robin Hayes in N.C. 8th U.S. House District race
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October 30, 2006: Support for Shuler, low approval ratings for Taylor in N.C.’s 11th U.S. House District race
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October 3, 2006: Support for N.C. smoking ban at 65 percent
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October 2, 2006: Drop in confidence in N.C. House Speaker Jim Black
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Most News Releases Prior to October 2, 2006, Do Not Have Specific Result Sets Available Online
April 10, 2006: Immigration is important issue in N.C.; citizens divided over impact
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April 8, 2006: State should provide equal funding for school districts
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2005 Poll Archive
2004 Poll Archive
2003 Poll Archive
2002 Poll Archive
March 4-7, 2002: Dole enjoys strong recognition, favorability ratings