Polls and surveys

Why media should think twice about public-opinion polls: Panel discussion

by Nilagia McCoy | November 17, 2015

2015 panel discussion on the media’s widespread use of public-opinion polls during Harvard University’s Theodore H. White Seminar on Press and Politics.

Editors’ Picks

Politics & Government

When can your state start processing advance ballots? Check out this interactive timeline

October 8, 2024

Find out when your state can start processing advance ballots for the November 2024 general election. States that get their advance ballots ready sooner will be able to count those votes and report results faster come Election Day.

Expert Commentary

Media, Politics & Government

Election Beat 2024: Remember to cover voter registration deadlines

October 4, 2024

In the lead-up to Election Day in the U.S., it’s important for journalists to remind their audiences of voter registration deadlines in each state, writes media scholar Thomas Patterson in this research-based commentary.

Health, Politics & Government

The growing role of health care settings in voter registration: A research roundup

October 2, 2024

There’s a growing recognition that health care institutions can play an important role in mobilizing voters. We summarize studies that highlight these efforts and their outcomes.