Monmouth University Polling Institute

National Poll

Covid, Economy, Unity, Race Top the Public Agenda

Public feels Trump opponents see his supporters as racist

November 23, 2020

National Poll

Covid Puts a Damper on Thanksgiving

One in four Americans plan to have a virtual family dinner

November 20, 2020

National Poll

Deep Divide Remains After Election

Public split on whether Trump has protected or undermined US Constitution

November 19, 2020

National Poll

More Americans Happy About Trump Loss Than Biden Win

Most confident that election was fair

November 18, 2020

Pennsylvania Poll

Biden Holds Lead Despite Trump Gains in Swing Counties

Biden trusted more to handle pandemic

November 2, 2020

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Blog: ‘Unprecedented Times’? We’ve Seen This Stuff Before

October 7, 2020

by Jimmy Watson, Monmouth University Polling Institute Intern A common adage in the study of history is “The Past is Prologue.” While overused in certain areas, the phrase holds up well when viewing many of the issues facing society today. Professors, teachers, and even media members have given a nod to this phrase. Yet 2020 […]

Blog: Authoritarianism Among Pro- and Anti-Trump Voters (Part 2)

August 25, 2020

by Patrick Murray As discussed in a prior post, Monmouth University’s Polling Institute assisted with a survey that formed a central part of Authoritarian Nightmare, a new book by John Dean and Bob Altemeyer. In another post, I examined measurements for Right Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) and Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) and how they relate to […]

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PolitickerNJ.com

Monmouth University’s Patrick Murray combines a pollster’s fixation on numbers with gut-level understanding of New Jersey politics to once again accurately call a race that many in the political establishment thought too close to accurately predict. (June 7, 2012)

SuperStorm Sandy Broadcast

Besides exposure on political topics, Patrick Murray, Monmouth University Polling Institute Director, is tapped to discuss results of the diverse set of polls conducted annually.

Leading Center for Survey Research

The Monmouth University Polling Institute was established to be a leading center for the study of public opinion on critical national and state issues. The Polling Institute’s mission is to foster greater public accountability by ensuring that the public’s voice is heard in the policy discourse.

The Monmouth University Poll was recognized in 2013 as the only poll that correctly forecast the outcomes of both the November gubernatorial race and the unprecedented October U.S. Senate contest in New Jersey, leading the Asbury Park Press to call Monmouth’s polling “freakishly accurate.”

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