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States of Play: Battleground & National Likely Voter Surveys on Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis, Trump’s Taxes, and Trump’s Attacks on Biden
Change Research/ CNBC Poll: October 2-4, 2020 Key Takeaways This survey entered the field on Friday evening immediately after President Trump was admitted to Walter Reed Hospital with COVID-19. Biden leads by 10 points nationally (52% to 42%) and by 5 points across...
Following Tuesday’s presidential debate, Joe Biden is handily winning the battle for undecided voters
Change Research Poll: September 29-October 2, 2020 Key TakeawaysA new survey of 2185 voters in six crucial swing states indicates that Joe Biden is handily winning the battle for undecided voters. Tuesday’s presidential debate has been the key driver of these recent...
Telling the Right Story: Change Research, Accuracy, and Choosing A Pollster Who Can Help You Win
Our co-founder and CEO Mike Greenfield explains how Change Research sees the role of a pollster. “Wow, we’re ahead by four points?” the candidate said. “That’s great news. So what do we do now?” This was the first poll Change Research had ever run for a candidate for...
States of Play: Battleground & National Likely Voter Surveys on the Mail-in Election, COVID-19 and the Supreme Court
Change Research/ CNBC Poll: September 18-20, 2020 Key Takeaways Biden now leads by 9 points nationally (51% to 42%), and maintains his advantage across six battleground states. This survey entered the field on Friday evening as voters were informed of the death of...
Campaign Smarter: 3 Strategies For Winning Tight Races in 2020
How forward-thinking campaigns can outsmart their opponents in the final weeks of this cycle. Advice and strategies that you still have time to execute. We’re taking a moment to share our analysis on ways forward-thinking campaigns can outsmart their opponents in the...
PollerCoaster 2020: New & Infrequent Voters
Crooked Media/Change Research Poll of New & Infrequent Voters in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin: September 9-13, 2020Key Insights Despite the spotty voting records of the voters we surveyed, they’re highly engaged: 84% say...
States of Play: Battleground & National Likely Voter Surveys on the Conventions & Protests
Change Research/ CNBC Poll: September 4-6, 2020 Key Takeaways Biden leads by 6 points nationally (49 Biden to 43 Trump) and in every battleground state (+4 in Arizona, +3 in Florida, +6 in Michigan, +2 in North Carolina, +4 in Pennsylvania, +6 in Wisconsin) Of those...
States of Play: Battleground & National Likely Voter Surveys on the DNC, COVID-19, schools, and the economy
Change Research/ CNBC Poll: August 21-23, 2020 Key Takeaways Biden leads 51% to 43% nationally and 49% to 46% in the battleground, including a lead in all 6 states (Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin. In the battleground, serious...
States of Play: Battleground & National Likely Voter Surveys on COVID-19, the economy, and schools
Change Research/ CNBC Poll: August 7-9, 2020 Key Takeaways Biden leads 50% to 44% in the national poll and by 4 points across the 6 state battleground, including leads in every battleground state except North Carolina. Just 46% approve of Trump’s job performance in...
States of Play: Battleground & National Likely Voter Surveys on COVID-19, Vaccines, and Economic Relief
Change Research/ CNBC Poll: July 26-26, 2020 The ballot tightens but large majorities still disapprove of Trump’s COVID response Biden leads by 9 points in the national ballot and by 3 points in the battleground (48% to 45%). While the battleground ballot has...
States of Play: Battleground & National Likely Voter Surveys on COVID-19, the Economy
Change Research/ CNBC Poll: July 10-12, 2020 Key Takeaways Biden leads Trump by 10 points among likely voters nationally, and by 6 points in the battleground, steady over the past two weeks. Majorities disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, helping your...
Californians Overwhelmingly Want Action on Oil Hazards, Just Transition
A new poll finds that Californians overwhelmingly favor more action from their elected officials to protect them from the negative health impacts of oil operations. The poll of 1,606 adults, conducted by Change Research, found extremely high support for 2,500 foot...
States of Play: Battleground & National Surveys on COVID-19, Trump & the Economy
Change Research/ CNBC Poll: June 26-28, 2020Key TakeawaysBiden leads Trump 49 to 41 among likely voters nationally, and he leads by 6 points in the battleground (50 to 44), up 3 points over the last two weeks. For the first time since early April a majority say that...
States of Play: Battleground & National Likely Voter Surveys on The Economy, COVID-19 & Racism
Change Research/ CNBC Poll: June 12-14, 2020Key TakeawaysBiden is increasing his lead over Trump, and now leads by 10 points nationally and by 3 points in the battleground, including leading in each of the six battleground states. Majorities disapprove of Trump job...
Wayne County, Michigan Prosecutor Race
To: Michigan Liberation and the Wayne County For the People CoalitionFrom: Change ResearchDate: May 29, 2020Re: Wayne County MI County Prosecutor RaceKey FindingsChange Research conducted a poll of 816 registered likely 2020 Democratic primary voters in Wayne County,...
Black Lives Matter—Our Statement of Solidarity
Dear friends,Black Lives Matter.To those in Minneapolis demanding justice for the murder of George Floyd, we stand with you.To those protesting across the nation and the world demanding action to end racist, violent policing, we stand with you.To those in the...
States of Play: Battleground Survey on COVID-19
CNBC/Change Research Poll in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin: May 29-31, 2020Key TakeawaysBiden is leading by 7 points nationally, and now leads across the 6-state battleground.63% of battleground voters and 69% nationally...
Care in Action Poll on HEROES Act
Change Research poll of 4,116 registered likely voters in 8 Senate swing states (AZ, CO, GA, IA, ME, MT, NC, SC) and 1,110 registered likely voters in 42 frontline congressional districtsVoters support the HEROES ActIn all 8 Senate battleground states, the majority of...
States of Play: Battleground Survey on COVID-19
CNBC/Change Research Poll in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin: May 15-17, 2020Key Takeaways66% of battleground voters are seriously concerned about COVID-19, 42% believe things are getting better, and 41% say they are getting...
PollerCoaster 2020: Michiganders Oppose Stay-at-Home Protests, Trust Biden More than Trump
Crooked Media/Change Research Michigan Poll: May 11-17, 2020Key Takeaways: 48% of Michiganders are more worried about opening up the economy too soon than waiting too long, and 41% agree that we must take all possible precautions to limit the spread of coronavirus.The...