Elon University Poll

Announcing the April 2008 Elon University Poll

The April 14-17, 2008, poll measured public attitudes about presidential, gubernatorial and U.S. Senate candidates in North Carolina, as well as issues likely to affect voter decisions in the May 6 statewide primary. The next Elon University Poll will take place in September 2008.

About the poll

Using the computer-assisted telephone interviewing lab on campus, Elon University conducts frequent regional and statewide surveys on issues of importance to North Carolinians as well as other southern states. Information from these polls is shared with media, citizens, and public officials to facilitate informed public policy making through the better understanding of citizens’ opinions and attitudes. By conducting several public opinion surveys annually, the Elon University Poll is easily recognized as the “poll of record in North Carolina.”

Elon University students work as phone interviewers and conduct all of the surveys for the poll. Dr. Hunter Bacot is director of the Elon University Poll.

Past polls

April 21, 2008: Elon Poll finds economy remains top concern in primary elections
Press Release • Data

April 18, 2008: Elon Poll finds mixed results on role of race, gender & age in elections
Press Release • Data

March 18, 2008: Elon Poll finds state residents reducing water use
Press Release • Data

March 17, 2008: Elon Poll finds public attitudes vary on solutions to traffic woes
Press Release • Data

Feb. 25, 2008: Elon Poll finds North Carolinians support Dole in Washington
Press Release • Data

Feb. 22, 2008: Elon Poll finds economy to play strong role in '08 elections
Press Release • Data

Nov. 16, 2007: Elon Poll finds a lack of confidence in Congress, Bush
Press Release • Data

Nov. 15, 2007: Elon Poll finds Clinton, Giuliani lead pack in South Atlantic states
Press Release • Data

Oct. 2, 2007: Elon Poll finds land transfer taxes lack support, stem cell use gets public approval
Press Release • Data

Oct. 1, 2007: Elon Poll finds low support for Bush in North Carolina
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Sept. 28, 2007: Elon Poll finds Clinton, Thompson leading presidential races
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April 24, 2007: Elon Poll finds North Carolinians split on direction of public schools, unprepared for hurricane season
Press Release • Data

April 23, 2007: Elon Poll finds support for ban on smoking in public places
Press Release • Data

April 20, 2007: North Carolinians undecided on presidential, gubernatorial choice; support for President Bush declines, Elon Poll finds
Press Release • Data

February 26, 2007: Elon University Poll of Southeastern states shows Clinton, Giuliani have
early edge in 2008 presidential field
Press Release • Data

February 23, 2007: Elon Poll of Southeastern states shows 57 percent oppose U.S. troop surge in Iraq
Press Release • Data

>> For results of previous polls, see the Elon University Poll archive


Methodology Poll Archive Upcoming Polls Contact Info Elon Poll Home	Announcing the April 2008 Elon University Poll The April 14-17, 2008, poll measured public attitudes about presidential, gubernatorial and U.S. Senate candidates in North Carolina, as well as issues likely to affect voter decisions in the May 6 statewide primary. The next Elon University Poll will take place in September 2008. About the poll Using the computer-assisted telephone interviewing lab on campus, Elon University conducts frequent regional and statewide surveys on issues of importance to North Carolinians as well as other southern states. Information from these polls is shared with media, citizens, and public officials to facilitate informed public policy making through the better understanding of citizens’ opinions and attitudes. By conducting several public opinion surveys annually, the Elon University Poll is easily recognized as the “poll of record in North Carolina.” Elon University students work as phone interviewers and conduct all of the surveys for the poll. Dr. Hunter Bacot is director of the Elon University Poll. Past polls April 21, 2008: Elon Poll finds economy remains top concern in primary elections Press Release • Data April 18, 2008: Elon Poll finds mixed results on role of race, gender & age in elections Press Release • Data March 18, 2008: Elon Poll finds state residents reducing water use Press Release • Data March 17, 2008: Elon Poll finds public attitudes vary on solutions to traffic woes Press Release • Data Feb. 25, 2008: Elon Poll finds North Carolinians support Dole in Washington Press Release • Data Feb. 22, 2008: Elon Poll finds economy to play strong role in '08 elections Press Release • Data Nov. 16, 2007: Elon Poll finds a lack of confidence in Congress, Bush Press Release • Data Nov. 15, 2007: Elon Poll finds Clinton, Giuliani lead pack in South Atlantic states Press Release • Data Oct. 2, 2007: Elon Poll finds land transfer taxes lack support, stem cell use gets public approval Press Release • Data Oct. 1, 2007: Elon Poll finds low support for Bush in North Carolina Press Release • Data Sept. 28, 2007: Elon Poll finds Clinton, Thompson leading presidential races Press Release • Data April 24, 2007: Elon Poll finds North Carolinians split on direction of public schools, unprepared for hurricane season Press Release • Data April 23, 2007: Elon Poll finds support for ban on smoking in public places Press Release • Data April 20, 2007: North Carolinians undecided on presidential, gubernatorial choice; support for President Bush declines, Elon Poll finds Press Release • Data February 26, 2007: Elon University Poll of Southeastern states shows Clinton, Giuliani have early edge in 2008 presidential field Press Release • Data February 23, 2007: Elon Poll of Southeastern states shows 57 percent oppose U.S. troop surge in Iraq Press Release • Data >> For results of previous polls, see the Elon University Poll archive	Poll Dates for Spring 2008 Feb. 18-21 March 10-13 April 14-17 For more information, contact Hunter Bacot at (336) 278-6418 or Elon's News Bureau at (336) 278-7413.