Political polling Coverage

New poll shows Trump with slight lead in NC, Robinson and Stein battling it out

A new North Carolina poll shows former President Donald Trump maintaining a slight lead over President Joe Biden ahead of a November rematch. The gubernatorial race remains within the margin of error.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

President Joe Biden responds to an April 8 video in which former President Donald Trump said "everyone" wanted the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling overturned.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporting

In Depth with Dan: The science behind political polling

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty goes in depth on how political polls work.

North Carolinians split on how to limit abortion, when life begins, WRAL News poll shows

North Carolinians are split over the state's abortion laws and whether life begins at fertilization, but they overwhelmingly support legal protections for people who want to use in vitro fertilization to initiate pregnancy, a new WRAL News poll shows.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Fact check: Trump says 82% of Americans think 2020 election was 'rigged'

At a Greensboro, North Carolina, rally, former President Donald Trump, referring to 2020, said "82% of the country understands that it was a rigged election. Poll results and polling experts say the claim is way off base.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

How polling affects how people vote

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty goes in-depth about how political polling affects how people vote.

How polls influence voter behavior, candidates skip debates before Super Tuesday primaries

Super Tuesday marks the primary elections in 15 states, including North Carolina. Polls indicate that the outcomes are determined in many primary races in North Carolina.

Dan Haggerty, WRAL anchor/reporter

Polls show political parties evenly matched in major 2024 races

Both the presidential and gubernatorial races are close when pollsters asked about a potential November match-up between the leading major party candidates.

In choice for president, governor, North Carolina's true color is purple, polls show

Former President Donald Trump and current Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who is running for governor, have strong leads among likely voters in the North Carolina Republican primary. But when paired against their likely general election opponents, their prospects diverge.

The Israel conflict has divided Democrats. Will it affect North Carolina's 2024 elections?

The conflict in Gaza has aggravated sore spots for North Carolina Republicans and Democrats in different ways. And in a swing state known for tight races, neither side of the aisle can afford to lose many voters or donors.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

In short period, Graham makes small gain in NC governor's race

Attorney and businessman Bill Graham came in second in a poll about Republican gubernatorial candidates only two weeks after launching his campaign and TV ads.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

New poll in NC shows key races will be very close

Less than four months from North Carolina's primary election, a new poll of registered voters shows the biggest races on the ballot are likely going to be very close.

Trump leads Biden in 4 key swing states, new polling finds

Former President Donald Trump holds an edge over President Joe Biden in a series of hypothetical matchups among registered voters in four key swing states, new polling from The New York Times and Siena College shows.

By Ariel Edwards-Levy and Paul LeBlanc, CNN

Poll shows growing fear of political violence in America

A Survey USA poll finds voters are deeply pessimistic about American democracy and some are worried the climate could lead to violence.

New polling shows U.S. voters pessimistic about democracy, split on Trump/Biden rematch

New national polling by Survey USA this week finds voters are deeply pessimistic about American democracy, and many expect future election violence. Meantime, they're evenly split on a Biden/Trump rematch.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

Iowa poll shows GOP divide over Trump remaining party leader

41% of likely caucusgoers want Trump to continue as GOP leader, but more than half are open to another direction

Mark Murray and Alexandra Marquez, NBC News

Fact check: Are young people 'no longer proud to be American?'

Vivek Ramaswamy, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, said June 18 on "Fox News Sunday" that "Young Americans across this country are no longer proud to be American."

Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa, PolitiFact reporter

Experts explain why the 'Red Wave' never happened, how polls were wrong

The 'Red Wave' that wasn't: Experts explain how the polls got the midterm elections wrong Coming into Tuesday's election, polls around the country seemed to signal a massive Red Wave that could bring Republicans dozens of seats in the U.S House and Senate. However, these predictions proved to be wrong. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie talked to polling experts from both parties to find out what happened.

The 'Red Wave' that wasn't: Experts explain how the polls got the midterm elections wrong

On Tuesday, polls around the country seemed to predict a flood of Republicans to the polls that could net the GOP dozens of seats in the U.S House and Senate. The polls were wrong. Experts from both parties explain how it happened.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol bureau chief

SETH EFFRON: Voter enthusiasm in key groups critical to election outcome

Nov. 3, 2022 -- When voting ends and the winners of next Tuesday's election in North Carolina are determined, the most significant factor in the outcomes may be who DIDN'T cast ballots.Voting does matter! Voter enthusiasm - the personal drive to make sure a vote is cast - is what counts.

North Carolina's US Senate race remains tight, new polls show

New polls 'are good for Budd, but they do not say this race is over,' one political observer says.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

NBC News poll: Republican voters showing more enthusiasm for midterm elections

Less than three weeks before Election Day, voter interest has now reached all-time high for a midterm election, with a majority of registered voters saying the upcoming election is "more important" to them than past midterms.

By Mark Murray, NBC News

NBC Poll: Democratic advantage with Latino voters is now half the size it was a decade ago

51% of Latinos approve of Biden's job, but a majority disapprove of his handling of the economy.

The NBC News Politics unit

New NBC poll: Republicans and Democrats neck-and-neck, 'protecting democracy' and economy are key issues for voters

Republicans maintain significant advantages on economy, crime and immigration.

By Mark Murray, NBC news

NBC News poll shows which issues could impact the 2022 midterm election

As the midterm elections approach, a new NBC News poll paints a picture of voters who are angrier, and more pessimistic, than almost ever before.