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Youngkin trumps Biden in Va. job-performance poll Arlington Sun Gazette

...disapprove, according to a newly released poll from the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College. Youngkin’s approval rating hovers near where then-Gov. Ralph Northam’s approval ratings...

Published: 3/5/22 8:18 am Read More

Poll: Youngkin More Popular Than Biden in Virginia National Review

A new poll from Roanoke College shows that recently elected Republican governor Glenn Youngkin is more popular than President Joe Biden in the state. The survey was conducted between February 7 and February 16 — well before the conflict broke out in Ukraine, it should be noted — by Roanoke College’

Published: 3/4/22 10:42 am Read More

Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s approval rating at 50%, Roanoke College poll shows Researchers at the college interviewed 605 adults in Virginia for the poll WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s approval rating at 50%, Roanoke College poll shows Researchers at the college interviewed 605 adults in Virginia for the poll Jazmine Otey, Digital/Social Producer Published:...

Published: 3/3/22 3:32 pm Read More

Half of Virginians approve of Youngkin’s job performance, new poll shows WAVY 10 Hampton Roads

...another survey released last week. But there are key differences between the two polls to consider. A Roanoke College poll released Monday has 50 percent of Virginians approving of Gov. Youngkin’s time in office...

Published: 3/3/22 11:29 am Read More

Gov. Youngkin has 50% approval rating, less support for school mask mandate removal, poll shows Newport News Daily Press

...Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has a 50% approval rating nearly two months into his term. But the Roanoke College’s February 2022 Political Poll found less support for an executive order Youngkin implemented...

Published: 3/3/22 10:43 am Read More

Half of Virginians approve of Gov. Youngkin WDVM

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new poll has Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s approval rating at 50 percent, a nine-point difference from another survey released last week. But there are key differences between the two polls to consider. A Roanoke College poll released Monday has 50 percent of Virginians approving o

Published: 3/3/22 10:42 am Read More

Virginians still divided on Gov. Youngkin, new poll says ABC 13

...Carilion Health in Roanoke, Virginia. (Credit: WSET) ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A new poll from the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research shows Virginians remain divided on Republican Governor...

Published: 3/3/22 2:31 am Read More

Virginians narrowly approve of Youngkin and his handling of pandemic, poll finds Washington Post

...pandemic, according to a poll released Tuesday from the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Fifty percent of Virginia adults said they approve of the job Youngkin (R) is doing overall,...

Published: 3/2/22 6:34 pm Read More

Glenn Youngkin’s approval rating at 50%, Roanoke College poll shows WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

Published: March 2, 2022, 6:12 PM The partisan divide remains strong in Virginia, according to a new poll from Roanoke College.

Published: 3/2/22 6:20 pm Read More

Birth rates rise from pandemic lows – these states saw the biggest increases, decreases WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

...June by one percent and three precent, respectively. (National Center for Health Statistics) Roanoke College poll highlights divide on COVID, mask policies, political spectrum “This difference between...

Published: 3/1/22 7:40 pm Read More

Virginia gets $6.8 million to reform unemployment system WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

...Pennsylvania, Oregon and Washington, D.C. also received grants for their own unemployment systems. Roanoke College poll highlights divide on COVID, mask policies, political spectrum “Throughout the pandemic,...

Published: 3/1/22 5:42 pm Read More

Roanoke College poll highlights divide on COVID, mask policies, political spectrum WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College has released new poll numbers highlighting Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration as well as a partisan divide among Virginians which appears to remain strong. The Institute...

Published: 3/1/22 4:31 pm Read More

Youngkin at 50% approval rating after first few months in office WFIR News

Today, Roanoke College released results from a poll about Governor Youngkin and Virginians overall impressions of the government. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story. Copyright © 2022. All Rights Reserved....

Published: 3/1/22 1:06 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Youngkin Approval at 50% / Partisan Divide Remains Among Virginians Roanoke Star

The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College interviewed adult residents of Virginia in a survey addressing topics such as the recent executive actions by Virginia Gov. Glenn...

Published: 3/1/22 12:34 pm Read More

Governor Youngkin’s approval at 50%, President Biden at 41%, according to Roanoke College Poll WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Mar. 1, 2022 at 10:03 AM EST|Updated: 56 minutes ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Release) - Almost two months into his term as governor of Virginia, Republican Glenn Youngkin registers...

Published: 3/1/22 11:17 am Read More

Atlantic Union Bank offers tips for holiday saving WVIR NBC 29 Charlottesville

...at 6:20 PM EST|Updated: 42 minutes ago CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - According to a survey from Roanoke College, 70% of Virginians believe prices will increase as we enter the new year. Roughly 30% said...

Published: 12/13/21 7:03 pm Read More

Poll: VA Democrats and Republicans divided regarding masks, vaccinations and political anxiety WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Dec. 2, 2021 at 4:14 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Poll Release) - The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research has conducted a poll to measure “how Virginia...

Published: 12/2/21 5:44 pm Read More

New poll confirms wide Virginia political divide on face masks WFIR News

...Democrats say they will likely wear masks compared to 19% of Republicans. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: ROANOKE COLLEGE NEWS RELEASE: To measure how Virginia feels about vaccination and mask-wearing, along with...

Published: 12/2/21 2:53 pm Read More

Virginia Consumers Are Getting Cranky Bacons Rebellion

...Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" xml encoding="utf-8" ? The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment published by Roanoke College. For commentary on the graph, see The Roanoke Star.

Published: 12/1/21 12:35 pm Read More

Democratic Disaster: Glenn Youngkin Wins Virginia Governor's Race In GOP Clean Sweep Huffington Post

...major health decisions. Many voters made up their minds early in the contest, according to a late Roanoke College poll. But by the end of the race, surveys showed Youngkin leading both among independent...

Published: 11/3/21 1:19 am Read More

Almost one in five Virginians voted early; rate tracks in Roanoke and New River valleys Roanoke Times

...believe it would impact his ability to be the city's prosecutor, he said. Govt and Politics Roanoke College Poll: McAuliffe's 1-point lead over Youngkin amounts to a statistical tie What was once...

Published: 11/1/21 5:33 pm Read More

Youngkin has the edge in Virginia race for governor, top pollsters suggest foxnews.com

...46.8%. Several earlier polls had put McAuliffe ahead, but that lead appears to have reversed. A Roanoke College poll conducted between Oct. 14 and 28 found McAuliffe ahead by 1 point (47% to 46%), well...

Published: 11/1/21 5:17 pm Read More

Virginia voters weigh in on a neck-and-neck governor's race WBUR On Point Boston

Virginia voters weigh in on a neck-and-neck governor's race

Published: 11/1/21 2:43 pm Read More

Monday's Campaign Round-Up, 11.1.21 MSNBC

Meanwhile, in Virginia's gubernatorial race, the final Roanoke College poll showed Democratic former Gov. Terry McAuliffe with the smallest of leads over Republican Glenn Youngkin

Published: 11/1/21 8:58 am Read More

Races to watch in Central Virginia on Election Day 2021 ABC 13

...two men, even breaking fundraising records for Virginia gubernatorial campaigns. A recent poll by Roanoke College found the race to be a statistical tie just days before Election Day. In this combination...

Published: 10/31/21 3:30 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: McAuliffe's 1-point lead over Youngkin amounts to a statistical tie Roanoke Times

Roanoke College Poll: McAuliffe's 1-point lead over Youngkin amounts to a statistical tie {{featured_button_text}} In this combination photo, Virginia gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Terry McAuliffe...

Published: 10/30/21 6:07 pm Read More

Roanoke College poll: McAuliffe and Youngkin statistically tied in race for Virginia Governor WVIR NBC 29 Charlottesville

...beginning of early voting Published: Oct. 30, 2021 at 9:41 AM EDT ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new Roanoke College poll released Saturday indicates McAuliffe and Youngkin are statistically tied in race for...

Published: 10/31/21 11:34 am Read More

New poll finds McAuliffe, Youngkin statistically tied for Virginia governor ABC 13

...closely-watched election of 2021(AP Photo/Cliff Owen) (WSET) — Just days before Election Day, a new poll from Roanoke College shows that the race for Virginia governor is a statistical tie. The Democratic candidate,...

Published: 10/30/21 1:13 pm Read More

Latest Roanoke College Governor’s poll shows dead heat WFIR News

(from Roanoke College) Just a few days before Election Day, the race for Virginia governor is a statistical tie. Former Democrat Gov. Terry McAuliffe holds a 1-percentage point lead over Republican Glenn...

Published: 10/30/21 11:03 am Read More

Poll: Virginia governor's race about even Roanoke Times

Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin are in a close contest to become the next governor of Virginia, according to a new Emerson College and Nexstar Media poll.

Published: 10/6/21 11:02 am Read More

In Virginia, no Trump on the ballot and a toss-up governor’s race only 1 month away WVEC ABC 13 Norfolk

...were ‘extremely interested,’ versus 47% of McAuliffe supporters who expressed extreme interest). A Roanoke College survey released a day earlier suggested more Republicans were enthusiastic about voting in...

Published: 10/5/21 10:20 am Read More

Roanoke College poll shows McAuliffe leads Youngkin in VA governor’s race WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – In the latest Roanoke College poll, former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe has a seven percentage point lead (48 to 41 percent) over Republican contender Glenn Youngkin; however,...

Published: 10/2/21 1:45 pm Read More

Opinion : The Virginia governor’s contest is now a referendum on Biden as much as Trump Washington Post

...is soft: While 24 percent strongly approve, 37 percent strongly disapprove of the president. A Roanoke College poll published Wednesday showed McAuliffe up seven points among likely voters, but 43 percent...

Published: 10/2/21 10:54 am Read More

Gubernatorial candidates focus on education, employment following debate ABC 13

...disagreed on was mask and vaccine mandates for teachers and students. According to a recent poll from Roanoke College, 48% of registered voters said they'd support McAuliffe, and 41% said they'd back Youngkin....

Published: 10/1/21 6:06 pm Read More

McAuliffe up by 7 points in Virginia governor's race: poll The Hill

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has a 7-point lead over Republican Glenn Youngkin in the commonwealth’s gubernatorial race, according to a Roanoke College poll released Wednesday.

Published: 10/1/21 11:02 am Read More

Poll: McAuliffe leads Virginia governor's race CBS News

New polling by Roanoke College shows former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe ahead by seven points in the race to win his old job back. Dr. Harry Wilson, senior political analyst for Roanoke College's Institute of Public Opinion Research, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the fin

Published: 9/30/21 1:30 pm Read More

McAuliffe up by 7 points in Virginia governor's race: poll msn.com

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has a 7-point lead over Republican Glenn Youngkin in the commonwealth's gubernatorial race, according to a Roanoke College poll released Wednesday.

Published: 9/30/21 11:48 am Read More

Thursday's Campaign Round-Up, 9.30.21 MSNBC

Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. * With only about a month to go in Virginia's gubernatorial race, the latest Roanoke College poll showed Democrat Terry McAuliffe ahead of Republican Glenn Youngkin, 48 percent to 41 percent.

Published: 9/30/21 11:32 am Read More

A New Poll Shows Where Virginia Voters Stand on Upcoming Gubernatorial Election Townhall

With Virginia's gubernatorial election just over a month away, there's been no shortage of polls predicting the results. Furthermore, the Virginia Governor's race could serve as a foreshadowing of the 2022 midterm elections. This week, a new poll shows how a sampling of Virginia voters plan to cast

Published: 9/30/21 11:02 am Read More

Opinion : Wake up, Virginia Democrats. There’s serious Trumpist danger ahead. Washington Post

...against democracy and against public health measures may not be sufficiently motivating them. A new Roanoke College poll, for instance, finds that Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe is leading Youngkin by...

Published: 9/29/21 6:06 pm Read More

Gubernatorial Debate Review with Winners and Losers Bacons Rebellion

...for me. Let’s kick this thing to prime time! 6. Hey, what about the wrong poll I mentioned ? Yeah, Roanoke College has it 48-41 McAuliffe over Youngkin. There’s only one problem with that: Weighting was done...

Published: 9/29/21 4:16 pm Read More

New poll shows McAuliffe ahead of Youngkin, but Republicans more enthusiastic ABC 13

...other Democrat candidates ahead of Glenn Youngkin and other Republicans on the ballot this fall. Roanoke College's poll of likely Virginia voters does show Republicans with the edge in one area though:...

Published: 9/29/21 4:08 pm Read More

Roanoke College VA Governor's Race Poll WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Sep. 29, 2021 at 2:42 PM EDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 5:48 PM EDT Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 5:46 PM EDT Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 5:54 AM EDT

Published: 9/29/21 3:37 pm Read More

McAuliffe Leads Youngkin Governors Race; Republicans Lead in Enthusiasm Roanoke Star

...decade has been a ‘base election that will be decided on turnout.’ Virginia 2021 is no different,” said Harry Wilson, senior political analyst of the Roanoke College Poll. “McAuliffe has maintained his lead,...

Published: 9/29/21 11:49 am Read More

RC Poll: McAuliffe Leads Youngkin by Seven Points; Republicans More Enthusiastic to Vote WVTF Public Radio Roanoke

Democrat Terry McAuliffe is leading Republican Glenn Youngkin by seven points, 48% to 41% according to a new poll from Roanoke College. The poll has a margin of error of 4 points. Harry Wilson at Roanoke College says while the Democrat is ahead overall, Republicans are way more enthusiastic.

Published: 9/29/21 11:02 am Read More

Roanoke College Poll: McAuliffe ahead of Youngkin while Republican enthusiasm leads WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...decade has been a ‘base election that will be decided on turnout.’ Virginia 2021 is no different,” said Harry Wilson, senior political analyst of the Roanoke College Poll. “McAuliffe has maintained his lead,...

Published: 9/29/21 9:37 am Read More

Why A Republican Might Win In Virginia’s Governor Race, And How New Jersey’s Race Could Get Tighter fivethirtyeight.com

California’s recall election has understandably dominated headlines, but there are two other gubernatorial elections this November that might tell us more about the national environment: Virginia and New Jersey.

Published: 9/15/21 11:32 am Read More

Virginia Gubernatorial Race Heats Up thedispatch.com

Polling suggests the race leans in McAuliffe’s favor but is still a bit too close for comfort. A Christopher Newport University survey of likely voters from August 15-23 gives McAuliffe a 9-point lead over Youngkin, and a Roanoke College poll conducted August 3-17 puts McAuliffe 8 points ahead.

Published: 9/9/21 11:02 am Read More

In brief: Mail woes, nothing but net Charlottesville Weekly

...Democratic lieutenant governor and attorney general candidates lead by similar margins. Earlier in August, Roanoke College polled 558 likely voters and found McAuliffe with a 46-38 edge. Hospital mandates vax ...

Published: 9/1/21 7:27 am Read More

A consumer sentiment report has just come out WFIR News

The Virginia Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Report conducted by Roanoke College saw a dramatic drop in the overall optimism regarding the economy and a lack of confidence in consumer spending...

Published: 8/30/21 3:19 pm Read More

Holsworth: Setting the Election Table Bacons Rebellion

...52-39, Health Care: 47-35, Racial Inequality: 47-38, State Budget: 41-36, and Environment, 44-32. The Roanoke College poll asked whether it is good or bad for America to teach about critical race theory and...

Published: 8/30/21 11:30 am Read More

Consumer Sentiment in Virginia Plunges Amidst COVID Concerns Roanoke Star

...quarter,” says Dr. Alice Louise Kassens, John S. Shannon Professor of Economics and Senior Analyst at the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research. “The economy continues to strengthen, with the...

Published: 8/26/21 1:52 pm Read More

GOP AG candidate Miyares – don’t trust those polls WFIR News

Several polls released over the past few days by Roanoke College and the Wason Center show the Republican ticket for Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General trailing their Democratic rivals anywhere...

Published: 8/26/21 10:40 am Read More

Opinion : For Glenn Youngkin and Terry McAuliffe, there’s much work and little time Washington Post

...Day. But among those who identify themselves as likely voters, there are a few big issues. The Roanoke College Poll found the top issue far and away is the economy (26 percent). A distant second: the...

Published: 8/25/21 4:17 pm Read More

Editorial: The biggest political mistake Virginia Democrats have made in 2021 Roanoke Times

...the reviews on him were decidedly mixed. As we’ve pointed out before, near the end of his term, the Roanoke College Poll found only 43% of Virginia’s approved of his handling of the office. That’s hardly a...

Published: 7/31/21 1:07 am Read More

Editorial: Four reasons the governor's race is so close Lynchburg News and Advance

...admired, either. In November 2017, by which time voters had seen nearly four years of McAuliffe, the Roanoke College Poll found just 43% approved of his handling of the governorship. That was certainly better...

Published: 7/29/21 12:25 am Read More

Virginia could receive $530M from $26B opioids settlement Virginia Business Journal

...$354M COVID-19 contract Phlow Corp. will create domestic supply chain for coronavirus drugs Va. Democratic primary concludes Tuesday McAuliffe, Herring hold substantial leads in new Roanoke College poll

Published: 7/21/21 4:50 pm Read More

Opinion : Glenn Youngkin’s opening on the Virginia economy Washington Post

...those voters think Virginia is in (or heading toward) a ditch? There are a few hints. A May 26 Roanoke College poll asked Virginians whether they thought the commonwealth was on the right track or heading...

Published: 6/30/21 5:33 pm Read More

Homebuyers should ask themselves these questions | Expert column Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...many factors to consider when deciding if the time is right. According to a recent poll from the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research, consumer sentiment stalled over the last quarter...

Published: 6/22/21 8:57 am Read More

Roanoke economics experts predict inflation will decrease naturally WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

...pumps, prices rise after cyberattack hits pipeline Economists say lumber prices also sky rocketed. Roanoke College Economics Professor Dr. Alice Louise Kassens says spending is causing the spike. “We have...

Published: 6/14/21 5:36 am Read More

Editorial: Four more takeaways from the primary Lynchburg News and Advance

...notwithstanding. On Nov. 3, 2017, near the end of McAuliffe’s term, when voters knew him best, the Roanoke College Poll found that only 43% of those surveyed approved of the job he was doing as governor....

Published: 6/14/21 12:26 am Read More

Roanoke economics experts predict inflation will decrease naturally WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

...pumps, prices rise after cyberattack hits pipeline Economists say lumber prices also sky rocketed. Roanoke College Economics Professor Dr. Alice Louise Kassens says spending is causing the spike, “We have...

Published: 6/11/21 7:31 pm Read More

Editorial: Four more takeaways from the primary Roanoke Times

...notwithstanding. On Nov. 3, 2017, near the end of McAuliffe’s term, when voters knew him best, the Roanoke College Poll found that only 43% of those surveyed approved of the job he was doing as governor....

Published: 6/11/21 12:17 pm Read More

3 Questions First-Time Homebuyers Should Ask Themselves Roanoke Star

...many factors to consider when deciding if the time is right. According to a recent poll from the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research, consumer sentiment stalled over the last quarter...

Published: 6/10/21 5:23 pm Read More

Virginia Democrats hold gubernatorial race primary: Will it be back to the future? foxnews.com

...rising star in the party, took a serious political hit in 2019 after allegations of rape surfaced. Harry Wilson, senior political analyst of the Roanoke College Poll, emphasized that "McAuliffe built bridges...

Published: 6/8/21 12:51 pm Read More

Virginia votes in primary, with Democrat Terry McAuliffe on ballot: What to know USA Today

...House Del. Jennifer D. Carroll Foy, state Sen. Jennifer McClellan and McAuliffe. According to a Roanoke College Poll, he has a 73% favorable rating and 9% unfavorable rating among Democratic voters. ...

Published: 6/8/21 11:16 am Read More

Primary election: 2,200 have already cast early ballots in Roanoke City WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...Jennifer Carroll Foy, Sen. Jennifer McClellan, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, and Del. Lee Carter. A recent Roanoke College poll paints McAuliffe as the clear front runner, garnering support from 49% of people polled....

Published: 6/8/21 5:41 am Read More

Virginia’s Primary is Tuesday; Political analysts explain who has an edge WAVY 10 Hampton Roads

...tough to beat someone with that name recognition and money,” said the poll’s Senior Political Analyst Harry Wilson. “It’s Terry McAuliffe against the field and the field is splitting the anti-McAuliffe vote....

Published: 6/7/21 11:17 pm Read More

McAuliffe, Herring hold leads in Virginia primary poll Louisa Central Virginian News

...voters. “To the surprise of few, McAuliffe and Herring appear headed for victory on Tuesday,” said Harry Wilson, senior political analyst of the Roanoke College Poll, in a news release. A primer to the...

Published: 6/7/21 5:02 pm Read More

Va. Democratic primary concludes Tuesday Virginia Business Journal

...voters’ support. “To the surprise of few, McAuliffe and Herring appear headed for victory on Tuesday,” Harry Wilson, senior political analyst of the Roanoke College Poll, said in a statement. “The race for lieutenant...

Published: 6/7/21 12:44 pm Read More

McAuliffe, Herring hold leads in Virginia primary poll Inside NoVA

...voters. “To the surprise of few, McAuliffe and Herring appear headed for victory on Tuesday,” said Harry Wilson, senior political analyst of the Roanoke College Poll, in a news release. A primer to the...

Published: 6/7/21 11:34 am Read More

In Virginia’s Democratic Primary, Analysts Say It’s Terry McAuliffe Vs. The Field dcist.com

...is dominating the Democratic contest for governor in fundraising, name recognition, and polling. A Roanoke College poll published Friday gave McAuliffe 49% support among likely voters, almost double what...

Published: 6/6/21 11:21 pm Read More

Final rush: Democratic candidates for governor work to turn out supporters ahead of Tuesday's primary Charlottesville Daily Progress

...in Virginia’s southwest and make stops in Richmond, Roanoke and Norfolk. A poll out Friday from Roanoke College showed McAuliffe had the support of 49% of likely primary voters; Carroll Foy was at 11%,...

Published: 6/6/21 11:06 pm Read More

Final rush: Democratic candidates for governor work to turn out supporters ahead of Tuesday's primary Culpepper Star Exponent

...Your subscription makes our reporting possible. {{featured_button_text}} A poll out Friday from Roanoke College showed McAuliffe had the support of 49% of likely primary voters; Carroll Foy was at 11%,...

Published: 6/6/21 10:56 pm Read More

Final rush: Democratic candidates for governor work to turn out supporters ahead of Tuesday's primary Roanoke Times

...in Virginia’s Southwest and make stops in Richmond, Roanoke and Norfolk. A poll out Friday from Roanoke College showed McAuliffe had the support of 49% of likely primary voters; Carroll Foy was at 11%,...

Published: 6/6/21 7:07 pm Read More

Roanoke College poll shows McAuliffe, Herring holds strong leads ahead of Tuesday's primaries WTKR 3 Hampton Roads

...nominees for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General. According to a recent poll from the Roanoke College, McAuliffe and Herring hold comfortable leads for Governor and AG and the Lt. Gov race is...

Published: 6/5/21 7:24 pm Read More

Last-minute campaigning underway as Virginia Democrats prepare to pick statewide nominees Tuesday Washington Post

...below advertisement McAuliffe has led consistently in fundraising, endorsements and polling. A Roanoke College poll released Friday showed the former governor leading the field with support from 49 percent...

Published: 6/5/21 9:20 am Read More

Statewide candidates make final push toward Democratic primary WWBT NBC 12 Richmond

...campaign. “There’s no walking, there’s no sleeping here. Run through that tape.” A new poll from Roanoke College confirms his status as the frontrunner. “When you see someone polling close to 50%, even...

Published: 6/4/21 9:59 pm Read More

Statewide candidates make final push toward Democratic primary WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...campaign. “There’s no walking, there’s no sleeping here. Run through that tape.” A new poll from Roanoke College confirms his status as the frontrunner. “When you see someone polling close to 50%, even...

Published: 6/4/21 7:11 pm Read More

McAuliffe, Herring lead by double digits in new Democratic primary poll Prince William Times

...McAuliffe is leading a crowded field of Democratic gubernatorial candidates by 37 points, according to a Roanoke College poll McAuliffe leads with 49% support among likely Democratic primary voters and those...

Published: 6/4/21 4:15 pm Read More

McAuliffe maintains strong lead; Lt. Gov. race a tossup WFIR News

A just released Roanoke College poll shows Former Governor Terry McAuliffe and incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring hold strong leads in their races for the Democratic nominations – each registering...

Published: 6/4/21 2:08 pm Read More

McAuliffe holds lead in Dem governor’s race according to Roanoke College Poll WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Jun. 4, 2021 at 9:42 AM EDT|Updated: moments ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Poll Release) - Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Attorney General Mark Herring hold strong leads in the races...

Published: 6/4/21 9:46 am Read More

Roanoke College Poll shows how people feel about the state of the economy WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College has conducted a poll that indicates COVID-19 is still weighing on consumer confidence. The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment is unchanged over the last quarter...

Published: 6/2/21 9:14 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Virginians Weigh In on State of Nation / Commonwealth and COVID-19 Roanoke Star

...country) at present is little more than, at best, wishful thinking and at worst, delusional,” said Dr. Harry Wilson, Senior Political Analyst of the Roanoke College Poll. “We continue to see almost every issue...

Published: 5/26/21 2:48 pm Read More

Editorial: The pros and cons of Terry McAuliffe Lynchburg News and Advance

...Democrats may think McAuliffe did a bang-up job as governor but voters at the time weren’t so sure. The Roanoke College Poll that came out Nov. 3, 2017 — just before that year’s gubernatorial election — shows...

Published: 5/21/21 12:49 am Read More

General Assembly session opens Wednesday WVIR NBC 29 Charlottesville

...some of the very progressive initiatives that were introduced last year.” What is certain, said Roanoke College Professor and WDBJ7 Political Analyst Harry Wilson is that the Democrats are in control....

Published: 1/12/21 11:01 pm Read More

Number of the week in Hampton Roads business: 35% Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...with last year, according to a recent poll. Of the 605 Virginians interviewed Nov. 8-Nov. 19 by Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research, 49% plan to spend the same as last year and 12.5%...

Published: 12/15/20 7:58 am Read More

House Democrats name McQuinn and Simon to new redistricting commission Danville Register Bee

...you may go to sleep again, wake up again, and do that a few more times. Govt-and-politics Roanoke College Poll: Biden, Warner maintain leads among likely Virginia voters Former Vice President Joe...

Published: 12/1/20 8:35 am Read More

Fewer expect to shop on Black Friday; many will spend less for holidays WFIR News

...and fewer expect to shop on Black Friday than they did last year. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on a Roanoke College statewide phone survey: 11-26 Holiday Spending Wrap#2 Copyright © 2020. All Rights Reserved....

Published: 11/26/20 9:01 am Read More

Holiday spending likely lower this season, according to Roanoke College Poll WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

...more anticipate using cash-only for their purchases. According to the most recent poll from the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research, 49% of Virginians plan to spend the same amount...

Published: 11/24/20 9:25 pm Read More

Poll: Cash, not credit, rules for Virginians’ holiday spending WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Nov. 24, 2020 at 11:56 AM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Release) - More than a third of Virginians anticipate reducing their holiday spending on the heels of the...

Published: 11/24/20 1:19 pm Read More

Virginians reflect on the 2020 Election, COVID-19, and politics in The Roanoke College Poll WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke College Poll conducted a survey to see how Virginians felt about the 2020 Election, politics, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviewing for The Roanoke College Poll was...

Published: 11/24/20 12:50 pm Read More

Roanoke College poll reflects on 2020 election, COVID and more WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Nov. 23, 2020 at 4:33 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Release) - Just-released results of a new Roanoke College poll indicate widely divergent opintions about...

Published: 11/23/20 5:51 pm Read More

Virginians Reflect On 2020 Election, COVID, and Politics; Partisan Differences Are Stark Roanoke Star

...poll are the differences between Democrats and Republicans,” said Dr. Harry Wilson, director of the Roanoke College Poll. “We’ve seen these differences in many questions over many years, but they suggest that...

Published: 11/23/20 1:36 pm Read More

Poll director: too many polls here and nationwide got it wrong WFIR News

The Director of Polling at Roanoke College says after two presidential election years of polls that were consistently well off the actual vote, his colleagues have a big task in determining how to poll...

Published: 11/12/20 7:31 am Read More

Roanoke College expert breaks down the process behind political polls, and why it’s not an exact science WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

There have been plenty of changes to the way political polls are conducted since the 2016 presidential election, including here in southwest Virginia. Some changes have been made to better represent voters. Dr. Harry Wilson has been overseeing the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanok

Published: 11/2/20 9:32 am Read More

Biden maintains double-digit lead in latest Roanoke College poll WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...Va. (WDBJ) - Former Vice President Joe Biden produced another double-digit victory in the latest Roanoke College poll after posting a 14-percent margin over President Trump at the end of August. According...

Published: 10/31/20 4:32 pm Read More

POLL: Biden maintains lead over Trump in Virginia WFIR News

...President Donald Trump (53%-42%) in Virginia with less than a week before Election Day, according to The Roanoke College Poll. Over 90% of those who support either candidate are very certain of their vote intention,...

Published: 10/31/20 2:30 pm Read More

Anxiety 2020: Voters worry about safety at the polls WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

...sense of urgency, combined with fierce partisanship and anger, feels like a recipe for conflict. Roanoke College Poll shows Biden maintaining lead over Trump in Virginia; Warner leading Gade in Senate race...

Published: 10/28/20 8:00 am Read More

Poll: Virginia voters say virus, not economy, most important Danville Register Bee

...Northam and state officials will be giving an update on COVID-19 in Virginia. Govt-and-politics Roanoke College Poll: Biden maintains comfortable lead over Trump in Virginia With just over two weeks...

Published: 10/26/20 9:56 am Read More

OUR VIEW: Keep the faith in our electoral process Danville Register Bee

...mail — and others across the nation will be processed accurately. We take that information from a Roanoke College Poll of likely voters in Virginia that was released this week: “Barely half (51%) of likely...

Published: 10/17/20 8:41 pm Read More

Party leaders downplay polls in final run to Election Day WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...point lead over President Trump. That’s consistent with an earlier poll in August. Poll Director Harry Wilson says it’s a snapshot of the race at a moment in time. “Is it perfect. No,” Wilson told WDBJ7....

Published: 10/16/20 8:48 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll shows Biden maintaining lead over Trump in Virginia; Warner leading Gade in Senate race WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — A new poll conducted by Reconnect Research and Roanoke College finds former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Mark Warner leading against their Republican opponents — President...

Published: 10/16/20 1:05 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Biden maintains comfortable lead over Trump in Virginia Richmond Times Dispatch

Roanoke College Poll: Biden maintains comfortable lead over Trump in Virginia By Amy Friedenberger The Roanoke Times Oct 16, 2020 1 hr ago 0 {{featured_button_text}} FILE - This combination...

Published: 10/16/20 10:49 am Read More

Analyst discusses why Libertarian Party support is down in recent poll WFIR News

...most support has less support than Presidential candidate Gary Johnson did in 2016 on the latest Roanoke College poll. WFIR’s Ian Price has asked the poll director why: 10-16 Jorgensen WRAP1-WEB Copyright...

Published: 10/16/20 10:15 am Read More

Today’s 2020 Election Polls: Battleground Polls Start To Reflect Biden’s Large National Lead Forbes Magazine

...York Times/Siena College poll finding Biden losing to Trump by just 8 points in South Carolina, a Roanoke College poll showing Biden up 15 points in Virginia, and a Keating Research/Onsight Public Affairs/Melanson...

Published: 10/15/20 4:49 pm Read More

First-time poll questions draw “concerning” results WFIR News

The latest Roanoke College poll of Virginia voters released today featured a few questions that they’d never asked before, and the poll director tells WFIR’s Ian Price that the answers are concerning: ...

Published: 10/15/20 11:44 am Read More

Sen. Mark Warner, challenger Daniel Gade debate police reform, coronavirus response in Norfolk Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...statewide position since 2009, when Bob McDonnell, of Virginia Beach, won the governor’s race. Polls from Roanoke College, Virginia Commonwealth University and Christopher Newport University place Warner ahead by...

Published: 10/9/20 6:13 pm Read More

Trump to hold airport rally in Newport News Friday night Roanoke Times

...the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, his campaign announced Tuesday. A poll by Roanoke College that surveyed likely Virginia voters from Aug. 9 to Aug. 22 reported Biden up by 14 points...

Published: 9/22/20 3:32 pm Read More

With few ads, appearances, is Virginia no longer a presidential battleground? Lynchburg News and Advance

...political analyst Larry Sabato. “There isn’t going to be a whole lot of campaigning here.” A poll by Roanoke College that surveyed likely Virginia voters from Aug. 9 to Aug. 22 reported Biden up by 14 points...

Published: 9/14/20 11:14 pm Read More

With few ads, appearances, is Virginia no longer a presidential battleground? Roanoke Times

...political analyst Larry Sabato. “There isn’t going to be a whole lot of campaigning here.” A poll by Roanoke College that surveyed likely Virginia voters from Aug. 9 to Aug. 22 reported Biden up by 14 points...

Published: 9/13/20 6:06 pm Read More

Virginia poll shows stark partisan differences over COVID impact, government response WFIR News

Amid fears in some quarters that Virginia may see a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases, a recent Roanoke College poll finds Virginians have sharply different views of the threat — and the government’s response...

Published: 9/8/20 8:14 am Read More

Editorial: A consumer's guide to polls Roanoke Times

...Rohan looks out over the army of orcs gathered outside his gates … Editorial Editorial: Why Roanoke College Poll gives hope to Republicans in 2021 Poll detects a big mood swing among Virginians....

Published: 9/8/20 12:03 am Read More

Daniel Gade, Virginia Senate candidate, sees military service parallels The Washington Times

...the past few decades. Mr. Warner held a 21-point lead, 55% to 34%, over Mr. Gade, according to a Roanoke College poll taken Aug. 9-22. Still, two-thirds of respondents said they didn’t know enough about...

Published: 9/7/20 5:48 pm Read More

Coronavirus cases in the D.C. region have plateaued. It could stay this way for months. Washington Post

...‘normal’ ” until next year or longer, according to the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Similar to the way people experience stages of grief, pandemics have a predictable pattern...

Published: 9/5/20 4:24 pm Read More

Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 Virginians don’t agree with U.S. government’s coronavirus response WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

...people’s minds and how it’s being dealt with depends on who you ask. A newly released poll from Roanoke College shows that 58% of Virginians believe that the federal government’s response to the coronavirus...

Published: 9/4/20 4:25 am Read More

Editorial: Goodbye, summer Roanoke Times

...to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Editorial Editorial: Why Roanoke College Poll gives hope to Republicans in 2021 Poll detects a big mood swing among Virginians....

Published: 9/4/20 12:08 am Read More

Editorial: Why is Southwest Virginia on track to have the state's highest rate of virus infections? Roanoke Times

...to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Editorial Editorial: Why Roanoke College Poll gives hope to Republicans in 2021 Poll detects a big mood swing among Virginians....

Published: 9/3/20 12:26 am Read More

Roanoke College Poll: COVID-19 Concerns Steady, Partisan Differences Persist Roanoke Star

News Roanoke College Poll: COVID-19 Concerns Steady, Partisan Differences Persist September 2, 2020 Overall, Virginians’ concern with the coronavirus is relatively steady since the May Roanoke College...

Published: 9/2/20 4:52 pm Read More

Virginians are concerned they or a loved one will contract coronavirus, less pleased with government response, new Roanoke College Poll says WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — A new Roanoke College Poll shows Virginians are worried about contracting the coronavirus or someone they love contracting COVID-19. Four-in-10 Virginians say they know someone who...

Published: 9/2/20 12:14 pm Read More

Statewide poll shows dramatically divided views of media COVID coverage WFIR News

...Democrats, 15% thought that is the case, but among Republicans, the number soars to 85%. Poll Director Harry Wilson: 09-02 Wilson Bite-WEB The poll also finds sharp differences by party affiliation with regard...

Published: 9/2/20 11:34 am Read More

Editorial: 75 yeas ago, the post-war era began Roanoke Times

...to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Editorial Editorial: Why Roanoke College Poll gives hope to Republicans in 2021 Poll detects a big mood swing among Virginians....

Published: 9/2/20 12:41 am Read More

Virginians feeling good about economy despite COVID-19 impact WFIR News

...in the Economy,” as the summary report puts it, The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College has found that there is optimism despite the impacts of COVID-19 this year. WFIR’s Gene Marrano...

Published: 9/1/20 8:02 am Read More

Mac and Bob’s restaurant closure extended because of fire WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...morning; five employees were in the building at the time, but no injuries have been reported. Owner Bob Rotanz tells WDBJ7 investigators believe the fire was electrical, possibly connected to neon lighting....

Published: 8/31/20 12:20 pm Read More

A slip in support for Black Lives Matter? Washington Post

...Matter movement by a 51-30 margin, but White Americans were just 47-41 in favor. And finally, a Roanoke College poll of voters in Virginia — a state that has gone blue the past three presidential elections...

Published: 8/29/20 11:26 am Read More

New poll shows Southwest Virginia is expected to support Trump less in 2020 than in 2016 WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

...were held today, Joe Biden would claim Virginia’s 13 electoral college votes. That’s according to a Roanoke College poll published Wednesday, which states the former vice president holds a 14-point lead over...

Published: 8/27/20 11:02 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Biden Holds Lead Over Trump in VA / Warner Leads Gade Roanoke Star

...Biden leads President Donald Trump by 14 percentage points (53%-39%) in Virginia according to The Roanoke College Poll. Only 5% said they were undecided about their vote, and 3% percent said they would vote...

Published: 8/27/20 4:44 pm Read More

Consumer Sentiment Rebounds, Driven by Deep Confidence in the Economy Roanoke Star

...and Inflation Expectations Report was conducted by The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, between August 9 and August 22, 2020. A total of 659 Virginians were...

Published: 8/27/20 4:44 pm Read More

Virginia Trump Delegation chairman predicts presidential race will be close in Commonwealth WTKR 3 Hampton Roads

...Last week, News 3 spoke with Virginia Democrats about their convention. A poll out this week from Roanoke College has Biden in the lead by 14 points over Trump, but Fredericks isn't buying that. "We are...

Published: 8/27/20 4:16 pm Read More

Pence gets tangled in the flag foxnews.com

...whatever funding mechanism happens to come up at the end of September,’ Meadows said.” PLAY-BY-PLAY Roanoke College poll shows Biden ahead by 14 points in Virginia - The Roanoke [Va.] Times Intelligence,...

Published: 8/27/20 3:54 pm Read More

Biden holds double-digit lead in new Roanoke College poll WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...continues to lead President Donald Trump by double digits in Virginia, according to a new poll from Roanoke College. The survey of 566 likely voters gives Biden a lead of 14 percentage points, 59% to 39%....

Published: 8/26/20 9:57 pm Read More

Poll finds Biden with double-digit lead in Virginia WCAV CBS-19 Charlottesville

...poll finds Democrat Joe Biden has a double-digit lead over President Donald Trump in Virginia. The Roanoke College says the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research poll contacted more than 550 likely voters...

Published: 8/26/20 9:29 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Biden leads Trump in Virginia; Warner has sizable lead over Gade in Senate race WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A new Roanoke College poll shows former Vice President Joe Biden with a large lead over President Donald Trump in Virginia. According to the poll, Democratic nominee Joe Biden has...

Published: 8/26/20 2:15 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Nation Generally Positive Toward Local Police; See Race Relations as Serious Issue Roanoke Star

...department (45%) and think they are staffed appropriately (36%), according to a Reconnect Research/Roanoke College Poll. More respondents report that they or a family member have been helped by police in...

Published: 7/8/20 2:36 pm Read More

Roanoke College poll explores feelings about police, race Roanoke Times

...groups, according to the results of a national survey released Tuesday by Reconnect Research and Roanoke College. Fifty-four percent of white people, for example, reported feeling satisfied with their...

Published: 7/7/20 6:45 pm Read More

OurView: It’s time to speak up Virginia Business Journal

...low- and middle-income families Do Virginians have more confidence in the housing market in 2020? Roanoke College survey finds increase in consumer positivity Should I bank online or in person? Tips for...

Published: 6/19/20 4:01 pm Read More

Virginians rate COVID-19 response in Roanoke College poll WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...state's response was appropriate. 17% said it went too far, while 18% said it didn't go far enough. Harry Wilson is Director of the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. "More concerned...

Published: 5/26/20 10:09 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll shows most Virginians concerned about medical, economic impact of COVID-19; see ‘normal’ as months away WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — According to the latest Roanoke College Poll, most Virginians think the Commonwealth has responded appropriately to the COVID-19 pandemic, but many of them voiced concerns about infection...

Published: 5/26/20 2:49 pm Read More

POLL: Virginians Concerned About Impact of COVID-19; See “Normal” as Months or Longer Away Roanoke Star

...enough, 43 percent said it was appropriate, and only 8 percent said it went too far, according to the Roanoke College Poll. The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research interviewed 603 Virginia residents between...

Published: 5/26/20 2:29 pm Read More

Northam's job approval climbs in Roanoke College poll WHSV ABC 3 Harrisonburg

...legislature, and his response to COVID-19 now in the public eye, Northam's numbers have soared in the latest Roanoke College poll. "Governor Northam's job approval rating is the highest that we've seen for him at...

Published: 5/21/20 6:31 pm Read More

Poll: Northam's approval rating soars during crisis; Biden leads Trump in Va. Culpepper Star Exponent

By Brian Kelley The Roanoke Times May 20, 2020 3 min ago 0 The Roanoke College Poll is funded by Roanoke College as a public service. Roanoke College Poll A new Roanoke College Poll finds...

Published: 5/20/20 9:12 pm Read More

Virginia Democrats have the advantage this November Washington Post

...like a cork on the ocean. But the memory of a national election returned with the release of a Roanoke College poll showing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden leading President Trump...

Published: 5/20/20 5:23 pm Read More

Poll: Biden takes the lead in key battleground states wpde.com

President Trump might be facing an uphill battle in November. New polls in three battleground states show him trailing presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Those states are Arizona, Florida and Virginia.

Published: 5/20/20 12:50 pm Read More

New polls show Biden leading Trump in key states of Arizona, Florida and Virginia Milwaukee JS Online

...by nearly 5 percentage points in 2016 and Biden is poised to perform even better, according to The Roanoke College Poll. That survey of 563 potential voters conducted from May 3-17 found Biden leading Trump...

Published: 5/19/20 11:26 pm Read More

Tuesday's Campaign Round-Up, 5.19.20 MSNBC

* In Virginia, a new poll from Roanoke College found Biden leading Trump, 51% to 39%.

Published: 5/19/20 12:50 pm Read More

Polls Show Critical Swing States Virginia, Arizona Trending Democratic Forbes Magazine

...Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images KEY FACTS A poll from Roanoke College in Virginia showed Biden leading Trump by 12 points in the state that Hillary Clinton won...

Published: 5/19/20 12:11 pm Read More

Biden leads Trump by 12 points in Virginia: poll foxnews.com

...favorable/unfavorable splits may cause Biden’s campaign some concern,” Roanoke College Poll director Harry Wilson noted in a statement. “Trump’s numbers were mostly unchanged by impeachment and now COVID-19....

Published: 5/19/20 11:38 am Read More

Northam, Biden score well in latest Roanoke College statewide survey WFIR News

The latest statewide poll of almost 600 Virginia likely voters conducted by Roanoke College shows former Vice President Joe Biden with a 12-point lead over President Donald Trump ahead of the election this...

Published: 5/19/20 10:51 am Read More

Bernie Sanders Has Some Work to Do in the Suburbs The New York Times

...Virginia in November. Mr. Sanders had a nine-point lead over Mr. Trump in the state in a recent poll by Roanoke College. In a poll of likely Virginia primary voters released on Friday by Christopher Newport University,...

Published: 3/1/20 5:34 am Read More

Editorial: Five questions for Super Tuesday Roanoke Times

...fascinating poll that came out this week didn’t involve the primary, but the general election. The Roanoke College Poll found that all six Democrats it asked about were leading Trump by a healthy margin in...

Published: 2/28/20 12:17 am Read More

Do Virginians have more confidence in the housing market in 2020? Virginia Business Journal

Roanoke College survey finds increase in consumer positivity Dean Hackemer Are you thinking about making a move this year? Whether buying a first home, upgrading or downsizing, Virginians are entering...

Published: 1/21/20 2:38 pm Read More

$15/hour minimum wage in Virginia? The consequences for rural businesses WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

...confines of their own budgets.” Dr. Alice Kassens, the John S. Shannon Professor of Economics at Roanoke College, said the bills are meant to improve quality of life and increase productivity but they could...

Published: 1/10/20 8:24 pm Read More

Roanoke College poll shows majority of Virginians support Democrats in General Assembly ABC 13

by Ida Domingo Monday, January 6th 2020 AA A poll conducted by Roanoke College shows that a majority of Virginians support the Democratic agenda in General Assembly. (Roanoke College Poll) ROANOKE, Va....

Published: 1/6/20 3:26 pm Read More

Virginians feel good about real estate market, fueled by upbeat economy WFIR News

More Virginians are upbeat about the real estate market than they were a year ago at the same time – and a strong economy has something to do with that says a Roanoke College analyst. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story:

Published: 12/26/19 9:11 am Read More

The Gun Sanctuary Movement Is Exploding Slate Magazine

Recent polling in Virginia tells us that citizens of the commonwealth are in step with these national trends: Roanoke College’s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research recently released polling results that show that 84 percent of respondents favor universal background checks, and 74 percent suppo

Published: 12/11/19 2:34 pm Read More

Letters to the Editor for Friday, December 13, 2019 Lynchburg News and Advance

...Amendment while making it difficult for guns to fall into dangerous hands. According to a recent Roanoke College poll cited by this newspaper on Dec. 5, nearly 84 percent of Virginians support universal...

Published: 12/13/19 4:15 am Read More

Enjoy the holidays and gift-giving without financial hangover Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...last year. More than 63 percent of the participants planned to use cash to pay for their gifts. Alice Kassens, economics professor at Roanoke College and senior analyst for the institute, said in the...

Published: 12/10/19 2:32 pm Read More

Albemarle supervisors hear support for gun sanctuary Culpepper Star Exponent

...Stanardsville. Only one person spoke against the resolution. A vote may be taken on the issue on Dec. 10. Roanoke College Poll: Virginians back gun control, Equal Rights Amendment, minimum wage hike As Democrats...

Published: 12/5/19 10:15 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Virginians back gun control, Equal Rights Amendment, minimum wage hike Lynchburg News and Advance

...Times-Dispatch | File 2019 As Democrats prepare to take control of the state legislature in January, a new Roanoke College Poll shows support for several of their priorities. The poll shows a majority of surveyed...

Published: 12/3/19 7:05 pm Read More

In Virginia Suburbs, Republicans Sound a Lot Like Democrats The New York Times

...of Virginians approve of Mr. Trump, while 53 percent disapprove, according to an August poll from Roanoke College. Republican strategists in the state acknowledge that the top issues for voters in key...

Published: 10/31/19 5:34 am Read More

Should you spend money now or save? Virginia Business Journal

...to see if it goes on sale? Or wait to see if I get a bonus?” A recent consumer sentiment survey by Roanoke College shows consumers are leaning toward spending now instead of later because of uncertainty about...

Published: 10/24/19 5:10 pm Read More

Why trade war with China may hurt your wallet this holiday season WTKR 3 Hampton Roads

...brand and the quality and then you want to make sure you’re looking for the deals.” A new study by Roanoke College reports 58% of people believe they should buy now. Many consumers think prices will only...

Published: 10/23/19 11:11 pm Read More

Should you spend now to avoid future tariffs or save the money? | Expert column Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...see if it goes on sale. Or wait to see if I get a bonus?” A recent consumer sentiment survey by Roanoke College shows consumers are leaning toward spending now instead of later because of uncertainty about...

Published: 10/18/19 12:03 pm Read More

Northam’s approval rating climbs WWBT NBC 12 Richmond

...put Northam’s approval rating at anywhere from 17 to 32 percent. In June and August, separate polls by Virginia Commonwealth University and Roanoke College both measured his approval rating at 37 percent.

Published: 9/30/19 9:46 am Read More

Control of the General Assembly is at stake in pivotal fall election Virginia Business Journal

...position to flip party control.” ‘Watershed moment’ A mid-August poll of Virginia voters conducted by Roanoke College found that voters were more inclined to vote for Democrats. Of the 556 likely voters polled...

Published: 9/30/19 12:01 am Read More

Virginia’s ‘off-off-year’ elections were once sleepy. And then came Trump. Washington Post

...to keep a distance from Trump, whose approval ratings among Virginians was 27 percent in a recent Roanoke College poll. Virginia has part-time lawmakers, many of them well known in their districts for their...

Published: 9/14/19 6:08 pm Read More

The Virginia Real Estate Report: Amazon Arrival Influences Local Markets Roanoke Star

... Figure 3. Virginia Real Estate Index, Buy Current and Future Methodology Interviewing for The Roanoke College Poll was conducted by The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College in...

Published: 9/12/19 12:02 pm Read More

Virginia Republicans thought labeling Ralph Northam 'Gov. Blackface' would help them, but now they think otherwise Charlottesville Daily Progress

...Northam scored 37 percent approval versus 29 percent disapproval among possible Virginia voters in a Roanoke College poll conducted last month. That was on track with the results of a Virginia Commonwealth...

Published: 9/6/19 5:35 pm Read More

Michael Gerson: Trump has yet to win back defectors Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...according to Gallup. A recent Quinnipiac poll puts his approval at 38%. A recent poll in Virginia by Roanoke College had Trump’s job approval at 27% — an 11-point drop since February. There is evidence that...

Published: 9/5/19 12:15 am Read More

Virginia consumer sentiment drops to lowest levels since 2017 WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

...below its 5-year average. The report is compiled by The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. The drop in sentiment, the report said, was largely due to declining consumer expectations...

Published: 9/4/19 1:19 pm Read More

2016 taught us a lesson about Trump. Now we need to unlearn it. Washington Post

... Gallup. A recent Quinnipiac University poll puts his approval at . A recent poll in Virginia by Roanoke College had Trump’s job approval at — an 11-point drop since February. There is evidence that...

Published: 9/2/19 7:46 pm Read More

Beto O'Rourke to make campaign stop in Blacksburg, Bland County on Friday Wytheville Southwest Virginia Enterprise

...both polls, followed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. O’Rourke has been polling near the bottom. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters — 53% — said...

Published: 8/29/19 8:56 am Read More

Beto O'Rourke to make campaign stop in Blacksburg, Bland County on Friday Martinsville Bulletin

...both polls, followed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. O’Rourke has been polling near the bottom. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters — 53% — said...

Published: 8/29/19 6:38 am Read More

Beto O'Rourke to make campaign stop in Blacksburg on Friday Roanoke Times

...both polls, followed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. O’Rourke has been polling near the bottom. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters — 53% — said...

Published: 8/28/19 6:12 pm Read More

Beto O'Rourke to make campaign stop in Blacksburg on Friday Martinsville Bulletin

...both polls, followed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. O’Rourke has been polling near the bottom. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters — 53% — said...

Published: 8/28/19 6:11 pm Read More

Trump approval hits new low among Virginians in Roanoke College poll Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

...that suggests the headwinds Republicans could face in crucial legislative elections this fall. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters - 53 percent...

Published: 8/27/19 10:28 am Read More

6 months after blackface scandal, more approve of Northam than disapprove WTOP Radio

...control debate. Despite pressure to resign from within his own party, an August poll conducted by Roanoke College’s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research and released Monday showed more respondents expressed...

Published: 8/27/19 6:34 am Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Democrats hold the lead in new General Assembly survey WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...poll of Virginia voters gives Democrats the advantage in November's General Assembly races. The Roanoke College Poll surveyed 556 potential voters in mid-August. They were asked which party's candidate...

Published: 8/26/19 7:15 pm Read More

Trump approval hits new low among Virginians in Roanoke College poll Washington Post

...that suggests the headwinds Republicans could face in crucial legislative elections this fall. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters -- 53 percent...

Published: 8/26/19 4:33 pm Read More

Editorial: 5 takeaways from the special session Roanoke Times

...legislation that the Republican legislature has always killed. In multiple polls over the years by both the Roanoke College Poll and the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University, support for...

Published: 7/11/19 12:40 am Read More

Roanoke College Reviews Poll Results Related to Gun Control Roanoke Star

...is an opportune time to review polling on the general issue of firearm regulation conducted by The Roanoke College Poll over the past several years. Opinion has been fairly consistent on most firearm-related...

Published: 7/10/19 3:27 pm Read More

Analysis: Tight race or impending landslide? israelnationalnews.com

...Even as Trump was trending upward this week in national polling, a Roanoke College survey published on Tuesday showed the real estate mogul trailing Mrs. Clinton by a whopping 16 points, 48% to 32%, in ...

Published: 8/24/16 10:33 pm Read More

Clouds Over Virginia: Authorities investigate whether Terry McAuliffe violated lobbying restrictions The Economist

...The most recent public polling, by Roanoke College, suggests that Mrs Clinton and Donald Trump are tied in Virginia, which tends to be friendlier to Democrats in higher turnout state-wide elections. Questions ...

Published: 5/26/16 10:33 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll projects Trump, Hillary as big winners on Super Tuesday WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

..."Roanoke College has released a poll showing Virginia might help Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump become the undisputed leaders in the race for their respective party nominations. Meanwhile, the College ...

Published: 2/25/16 9:33 pm Read More

Poll: Clinton trouncing Trump, edging rest of GOP in Virginia The Washington Examiner

...Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump 45 percent to 32 percent in a poll released by Roanoke College on Tuesday, but remains in a virtual tie with other GOP candidates. Against Jeb Bush, Clinton slid ahead ...