Virginia voters support school cellphone bans, Post-Schar School poll finds
A solid majority of Virginia voters support banning cellphone use in public schools, according to a Washington Post-Schar School poll.
By Karina Elwood and Emily Guskin
Who won the Harris-Trump debate? We asked swing-state voters.
Uncommitted voters in battleground states share their thoughts on the Harris-Trump debate with The Post.
By Adrián Blanco, Eric Lau, Scott Clement, Emily Guskin and Dan Keating
Harris leads among Virginia voters, Post-Schar School poll finds
The eight-point margin for Harris suggests Virginia would be a long-shot for Trump, whom voters view negatively and who is not significantly preferred on any issue.
By Gregory S. Schneider, Laura Vozzella, Scott Clement and Emily Guskin
More Black Americans are certain to vote for Harris, Post-Ipsos poll finds
A Post-Ipsos poll finds that the commitment of Black Americans to vote this fall has rebounded since Harris became the Democratic nominee.
By Emily Guskin, Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Scott Clement
Here’s what some swing-state voters say about the Democratic National Convention
The Post asked voters in swing states what they thought of the Democratic convention. Many respondents left with positive impressions.
By Emily Guskin and Scott Clement
Harris holds slight national lead over Trump, Post-ABC-Ipsos poll finds
Though the dynamics of the campaign have shifted since Biden got out, the findings in the new Post-ABC-Ipsos poll continue to point to a tight election in November.
By Dan Balz, Scott Clement and Emily Guskin
Washington Post Poll Archive
Dig into all the numbers in our polls, look at demographic groups and examine trends over time.
By Washington Post staffAmericans’ first impressions are positive for Walz, negative for Vance
First Washington Post-ABC-Ipsos favorable ratings of JD Vance and Tim Walz
By Emily Guskin
More Americans call volume of immigrants a ‘critical threat,’ poll finds
Chicago Council survey finds support for Trump’s border wall and use of troops, but wide opposition to his mass-deportation proposal.
By Emily Guskin
What key-state voters think about Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden
The Post and Schar School asked 150 voters in key states what they think about Harris potentially becoming the Democratic Party’s nominee for president.
By Dan Balz, Scott Clement and Emily Guskin
How Kamala Harris performs against Donald Trump in election polls
See the results from a Washington Post average of 11 post-debate polls pitting Harris against Trump.
By Hannah Recht and Emily Guskin
How Biden will be replaced and what’s next now that he’s dropped out
President Biden decided to end his reelection campaign in a statement released Sunday. Here’s a look at what happens next.
By Colby Itkowitz, Maeve Reston, Emily Guskin and Derek Hawkins
What happens if Biden drops out of the presidential race?
Six questions answered on how the process could unfold.
By Colby Itkowitz, Maeve Reston, Emily Guskin and Derek HawkinsMost Democrats want Biden to drop out, but overall race is static, poll finds
More than half of Democrats say Biden should end his candidacy. Overall, 2 in 3 adults say the president should step aside, including more than 7 in 10 independents.
By Dan Balz, Scott Clement and Emily Guskin
Why the French election result was such a surprise
Polling firms say their models weren’t able to fully capture the shifting dynamics in the days before the vote.
By Rick Noack and Scott Clement
Trump trusted more than Biden on democracy among key swing-state voters
A poll of swing-state voters shows that Americans rate threats to democracy as an important issue, but that the president has yet to convince them he is the one to defend it.
By Colby Itkowitz, Emily Guskin and Scott Clement
Do swing-state voters share your priorities? Answer these 8 questions to find out.
You may be surprised by what you do — and don’t — have in common with this group.
By Derek Hawkins, Chris Alcantara and Shelly Tan
Most Americans approve of DEI, according to Post-Ipsos poll
Roughly 6 in 10 Americans said DEI programs are “a good thing” — and support was even higher for specific programs such as internships for underrepresented groups.
By Taylor Telford, Emmanuel Felton and Emily Guskin
The 2024 ‘Deciders’: Who are they and what makes them tick?
Washington Post-Schar School poll of Americans who will decide the 2024 presidential election.
By Scott Clement, Emily Guskin and Dan Balz
How The Post and the Schar School surveyed ‘Deciders’ in key 2024 states
The new poll sought to reach voters who don’t usually participate in election surveys.
By Scott Clement