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Senate Race Results
Seat 2
Source: The Associated Press
House Race Results
Results by District
Source: The Associated Press
Seat Breakdown
Democrat Wins
OR 01
OR 03
OR 04
OR 05
OR 06
Republican Wins
OR 02
Independent Wins
Other Wins
Governor Race Results
Results by County
Source: The Associated Press
Ballot Measures
Portland 26-267 - Create participatory budgeting program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 72,571 | 34.01% |
| No | 140,838 | 65.99% |
| Closed Polls are closedReporting 0% in | ||
Source: The Associated Press
Polls
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Do you describe yourself as...
| Do you describe yourself as... | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | 48% | 48% | 49% |
Female | 51% | 64% | 33% |
I identify another way | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 977 Respondents
In which age group are you?
| In which age group are you? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
18-29 | 11% | 70% | 19% |
30-44 | 23% | 57% | 40% |
45-64 | 32% | 58% | 40% |
65 or over | 35% | 52% | 46% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Age
| Age | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
18-34 | 16% | 68% | 24% |
35-49 | 25% | 56% | 41% |
50-64 | 25% | 59% | 40% |
65+ | 35% | 52% | 46% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
To which age group do you belong?
| To which age group do you belong? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
18-44 | 34% | 62% | 33% |
45+ | 66% | 55% | 43% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Gender by Age (Derived)
| Gender by Age (Derived) | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Male 18-44 | 16% | 60% | 35% |
Male 45+ | 31% | 42% | 56% |
Female 18-44 | 16% | 60% | 34% |
Female 45+ | 35% | 66% | 32% |
Other | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 977 Respondents
Age by gender
| Age by gender | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Men 18-29 | 5% | 0% | 0% |
Men 30-44 | 11% | 58% | 40% |
Men 45-64 | 14% | 44% | 54% |
Men 65+ | 18% | 41% | 58% |
Women 18-29 | 5% | 0% | 0% |
Women 30-44 | 11% | 54% | 43% |
Women 45-64 | 18% | 69% | 29% |
Women 65+ | 17% | 63% | 35% |
All others | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 977 Respondents
Are you:
| Are you: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
White | 83% | 57% | 39% |
African American or Black | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic/Latino | 6% | 0% | 0% |
Other | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 977 Respondents
Are you:
| Are you: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
White | 83% | 57% | 39% |
Non-White | 17% | 56% | 42% |
Sample: 977 Respondents
Gender by race
| Gender by race | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
White Men | 39% | 48% | 49% |
White women | 43% | 65% | 31% |
Black men | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black women | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Latino men | 3% | 0% | 0% |
Latino women | 3% | 0% | 0% |
All others | 11% | 58% | 39% |
Sample: 975 Respondents
Age by race
| Age by race | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
White 18-29 | 8% | 0% | 0% |
White 30-44 | 18% | 58% | 39% |
White 45-64 | 26% | 60% | 38% |
White 65+ | 31% | 52% | 46% |
Black 18-29 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black 30-44 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black 45-64 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black 65+ | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Latino 18-29 | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Latino 30-44 | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Latino 45-64 | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Latino 65+ | 2% | 0% | 0% |
All other | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 977 Respondents
Gender, age2 categories, race 4 categories
| Gender, age2 categories, race 4 categories | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
White 18-44 men | 13% | 58% | 37% |
White 18-44 women | 13% | 61% | 31% |
White 45+ men | 26% | 43% | 55% |
White 45+ women | 30% | 67% | 32% |
Black 18-44 men | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black 18-44 women | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black 45+ men | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black 45+ women | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Latino 18-44 men | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Latino 18-44 women | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Latino 45+ men | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Latino 45+ women | 2% | 0% | 0% |
All others | 11% | 58% | 39% |
Sample: 975 Respondents
What was the last grade of school you completed?
| What was the last grade of school you completed? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
College graduate | 48% | 74% | 24% |
No college degree | 52% | 42% | 54% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Education by White by Sex
| Education by White by Sex | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
White women college graduates | 20% | 82% | 15% |
White women non-college graduates | 22% | 49% | 46% |
White men college graduates | 19% | 67% | 31% |
White men non-college graduates | 21% | 31% | 66% |
All others | 18% | 59% | 40% |
Sample: 975 Respondents
Total family income:
| Total family income: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Under $50,000 | 25% | 52% | 42% |
$50,000-$99,999 | 31% | 54% | 43% |
$100,000-$199,999 | 31% | 64% | 35% |
$200,000 or more | 13% | 58% | 41% |
Sample: 970 Respondents
2025 total family income:
| 2025 total family income: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Under $50,000 | 25% | 52% | 42% |
$50,000-$99,999 | 31% | 54% | 43% |
$100,000 or more | 44% | 62% | 37% |
Sample: 970 Respondents
2025 total family income:
| 2025 total family income: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Under $100,000 | 56% | 54% | 42% |
$100,000 or more | 44% | 62% | 37% |
Sample: 970 Respondents
No matter how you voted today, do you usually think of yourself as a: (including leaners)
| No matter how you voted today, do you usually think of yourself as a: (including leaners) | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democrat/Lean Democrat | 53% | 97% | 1% |
Republican/Lean Republican | 38% | 6% | 92% |
Independent or something else | 9% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 979 Respondents
Age by gender (including leaners)
| Age by gender (including leaners) | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democrats under 45 | 19% | 94% | 2% |
Democrats 45+ | 34% | 98% | 1% |
Republicans under 45 | 10% | 8% | 89% |
Republicans 45+ | 28% | 5% | 93% |
Independents under 45 | 4% | 0% | 0% |
Independents 45 and older | 5% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 979 Respondents
Party by gender (including leaners)
| Party by gender (including leaners) | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democratic men | 20% | 97% | 2% |
Democratic women | 31% | 97% | 1% |
Republican men | 22% | 6% | 92% |
Republican women | 16% | 6% | 93% |
Independent/Other men | 5% | 0% | 0% |
Independent/Other women | 4% | 0% | 0% |
Identify another way | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 976 Respondents
MAGA Republicans including leaners
| MAGA Republicans including leaners | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democrat | 53% | 97% | 1% |
Independent | 9% | 0% | 0% |
Republican but not MAGA | 18% | 9% | 89% |
MAGA Republican | 20% | 3% | 96% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Democratic socialists including leaners
| Democratic socialists including leaners | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democrat but not Democratic socialist | 29% | 96% | 2% |
Democratic socialist Democrat | 24% | 98% | 0% |
Independent | 9% | 0% | 0% |
Republican | 38% | 6% | 92% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
On most political matters, do you consider yourself:
| On most political matters, do you consider yourself: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberal | 34% | 96% | 2% |
Moderate | 38% | 59% | 36% |
Conservative | 28% | 7% | 91% |
Sample: 979 Respondents
Which of the following best describes the area where you live?
| Which of the following best describes the area where you live? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Urban | 22% | 73% | 24% |
Suburban | 36% | 61% | 36% |
Small town or rural | 43% | 47% | 51% |
Sample: 977 Respondents
Gender by size of place
| Gender by size of place | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Suburban women | 17% | 64% | 33% |
Suburban men | 18% | 58% | 39% |
Rural or small town women | 24% | 59% | 38% |
Rural or small town men | 19% | 30% | 68% |
Urban women | 9% | 0% | 0% |
Urban men | 11% | 64% | 34% |
All others | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 976 Respondents
Gender by race by size of place
| Gender by race by size of place | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
White suburban women | 14% | 66% | 30% |
White suburban men | 15% | 57% | 39% |
White rural or small town women | 22% | 59% | 38% |
White rural or small town men | 15% | 30% | 68% |
White urban women | 7% | 0% | 0% |
White urban men | 9% | 0% | 0% |
All others | 18% | 59% | 39% |
Sample: 973 Respondents
Religion, combined Protestant and other Christian
| Religion, combined Protestant and other Christian | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Protestant or other Christian | 34% | 36% | 62% |
Catholic | 10% | 44% | 55% |
Jewish | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Something else | 12% | 63% | 34% |
None | 43% | 76% | 20% |
Sample: 978 Respondents
White evangelical or white born-again Christians
| White evangelical or white born-again Christians | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
White evangelical or white born-again Christian | 15% | 0% | 0% |
All others | 85% | 64% | 33% |
Sample: 493 Respondents
Is this the first time you have ever voted in a midterm election?
| Is this the first time you have ever voted in a midterm election? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | 4% | 0% | 0% |
No | 96% | 57% | 40% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
In the 2024 election for president, did you vote for:
| In the 2024 election for president, did you vote for: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Kamala Harris (Dem) | 54% | 98% | 1% |
Donald Trump (Rep) | 39% | 4% | 94% |
Other | 4% | 0% | 0% |
Did not vote | 4% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
How do you feel about the way things are going in the country today?
| How do you feel about the way things are going in the country today? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Enthusiastic | 6% | 0% | 0% |
Satisfied | 14% | 7% | 93% |
Dissatisfied | 34% | 45% | 52% |
Angry | 46% | 89% | 8% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
How do you feel about the way things are going in the country today?
| How do you feel about the way things are going in the country today? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Enthusiastic or satisfied | 20% | 5% | 94% |
Dissatisfied or angry | 80% | 70% | 26% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Do you expect life for the next generation of Americans to be:
| Do you expect life for the next generation of Americans to be: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Better than life today | 19% | 0% | 0% |
Worse than life today | 65% | 66% | 30% |
About the same | 16% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Which ONE of these six issues is the most important facing the country?
| Which ONE of these six issues is the most important facing the country? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crime | 4% | 0% | 0% |
The economy | 35% | 50% | 45% |
Foreign policy | 4% | 0% | 0% |
Healthcare | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Immigration | 14% | 10% | 89% |
The state of democracy | 35% | 86% | 13% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the cost of living?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the cost of living? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial | 48% | 70% | 26% |
A major factor | 39% | 51% | 46% |
A minor factor | 12% | 0% | 0% |
Not a factor | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the cost of living?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the cost of living? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial or a major factor | 87% | 62% | 35% |
A minor factor or not a factor | 13% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the cost of living?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the cost of living? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial or a major factor or a minor factor | 99% | 57% | 40% |
Not a factor | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the cost of living?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the cost of living? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial | 48% | 70% | 26% |
A major factor or a minor factor or not a factor | 52% | 45% | 53% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the war in Iran?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the war in Iran? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial | 35% | 80% | 17% |
A major factor | 39% | 54% | 43% |
A minor factor | 17% | 0% | 0% |
Not a factor | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the war in Iran?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the war in Iran? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial or a major factor | 75% | 66% | 31% |
A minor factor or not a factor | 25% | 30% | 67% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the war in Iran?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the war in Iran? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial or a major factor or a minor factor | 92% | 60% | 37% |
Not a factor | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the war in Iran?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was the war in Iran? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial | 35% | 80% | 17% |
A major factor or a minor factor or not a factor | 65% | 44% | 53% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was AI data centers?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was AI data centers? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial | 23% | 79% | 15% |
A major factor | 31% | 63% | 34% |
A minor factor | 34% | 47% | 51% |
Not a factor | 11% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial or a major factor | 54% | 70% | 26% |
A minor factor or not a factor | 46% | 42% | 57% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial or a major factor or a minor factor | 89% | 61% | 36% |
Not a factor | 11% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial | 23% | 79% | 15% |
A mjor factor or a minor factor or not a factor | 77% | 50% | 47% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was immigration enforcement policies?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was immigration enforcement policies? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial | 36% | 50% | 48% |
A major factor | 34% | 50% | 46% |
A minor factor | 20% | 0% | 0% |
Not a factor | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was immigration enforcement policies?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was immigration enforcement policies? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial or a major factor | 70% | 50% | 47% |
A minor factor or not a factor | 29% | 73% | 24% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was immigration enforcement policies?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was immigration enforcement policies? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial or a major factor or a minor factor | 90% | 56% | 41% |
Not a factor | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was immigration enforcement policies?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was immigration enforcement policies? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial | 36% | 50% | 48% |
A major factor or a minor factor or not a factor | 63% | 61% | 36% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was government corruption?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was government corruption? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial | 60% | 67% | 30% |
A major factor | 34% | 44% | 52% |
A minor factor | 4% | 0% | 0% |
Not a factor | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was government corruption?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was government corruption? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial or a major factor | 93% | 59% | 38% |
A minor factor or not a factor | 6% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was government corruption?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was government corruption? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial or a major factor or a minor factor | 97% | 58% | 39% |
Not a factor | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was government corruption?
| Thinking about your vote for Congress, how important to you was government corruption? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Crucial | 60% | 67% | 30% |
A major factor or a minor factor or not a factor | 40% | 43% | 54% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Was one reason for your vote for U.S. House today:
| Was one reason for your vote for U.S. House today: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
To express support for Donald Trump | 9% | 0% | 0% |
To express opposition to Donald Trump | 43% | 96% | 2% |
Donald Trump was not a factor | 49% | 33% | 62% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Was one reason for your vote for U.S. House today:
| Was one reason for your vote for U.S. House today: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
To express support or opposition for Donald Trump | 51% | 80% | 18% |
Donald Trump was not a factor | 49% | 33% | 62% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle the economy?
| Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle the economy? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democratic Party | 41% | 97% | 1% |
Republican Party | 36% | 8% | 91% |
Neither | 23% | 64% | 29% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle foreign policy?
| Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle foreign policy? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democratic Party | 44% | 97% | 2% |
Republican Party | 34% | 7% | 91% |
Neither | 22% | 57% | 35% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle healthcare?
| Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle healthcare? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democratic Party | 50% | 91% | 7% |
Republican Party | 27% | 1% | 98% |
Neither | 23% | 50% | 43% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle immigration?
| Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle immigration? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democratic Party | 42% | 96% | 1% |
Republican Party | 40% | 10% | 89% |
Neither | 17% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle government corruption?
| Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle government corruption? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democratic Party | 38% | 96% | 3% |
Republican Party | 28% | 5% | 94% |
Neither | 34% | 57% | 36% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle artificial intelligence (AI)?
| Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle artificial intelligence (AI)? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democratic Party | 28% | 91% | 7% |
Republican Party | 25% | 4% | 95% |
Neither | 47% | 65% | 31% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle policies about transgender people?
| Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle policies about transgender people? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democratic Party | 51% | 91% | 7% |
Republican Party | 32% | 4% | 95% |
Neither | 17% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle taxes?
| Regardless of who you support, which party would you say is better able to handle taxes? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Democratic Party | 41% | 96% | 2% |
Republican Party | 36% | 6% | 92% |
Neither | 23% | 68% | 26% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president?
| Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly approve | 15% | 1% | 98% |
Somewhat approve | 17% | 4% | 94% |
Somewhat disapprove | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Strongly disapprove | 59% | 91% | 5% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president?
| Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Approve | 32% | 2% | 96% |
Disapprove | 68% | 84% | 13% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Is your opinion of the Democratic Party:
| Is your opinion of the Democratic Party: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly favorable | 13% | 0% | 0% |
Somewhat favorable | 31% | 95% | 4% |
Somewhat unfavorable | 22% | 58% | 39% |
Strongly unfavorable | 34% | 7% | 88% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Is your opinion of the Democratic Party:
| Is your opinion of the Democratic Party: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Favorable | 44% | 96% | 2% |
Unfavorable | 56% | 27% | 69% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Is your opinion of the Republican Party:
| Is your opinion of the Republican Party: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly favorable | 12% | 0% | 0% |
Somewhat favorable | 21% | 5% | 91% |
Somewhat unfavorable | 15% | 0% | 0% |
Strongly unfavorable | 51% | 95% | 2% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Is your opinion of the Republican Party:
| Is your opinion of the Republican Party: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Favorable | 33% | 3% | 94% |
Unfavorable | 67% | 84% | 13% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Do you have a favorable opinion of ...
| Do you have a favorable opinion of ... | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Only Democratic Party | 42% | 97% | 1% |
Only Republican Party | 32% | 0% | 97% |
Both parties | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Neither party | 24% | 61% | 33% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Is your opinion of capitalism:
| Is your opinion of capitalism: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly favorable | 30% | 13% | 84% |
Somewhat favorable | 23% | 72% | 26% |
Somewhat unfavorable | 21% | 90% | 8% |
Strongly unfavorable | 18% | 0% | 0% |
Don't know enough to say | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Is your opinion of capitalism:
| Is your opinion of capitalism: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly or somewhat favorable | 53% | 39% | 58% |
Strongly or somewhat unfavorable | 39% | 83% | 15% |
Don't know enough to say | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Is your opinion of socialism:
| Is your opinion of socialism: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly favorable | 14% | 0% | 0% |
Somewhat favorable | 24% | 96% | 3% |
Somewhat unfavorable | 9% | 0% | 0% |
Strongly unfavorable | 39% | 10% | 86% |
Don't know enough to say | 14% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Is your opinion of socialism:
| Is your opinion of socialism: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly or somewhat favorable | 39% | 97% | 2% |
Strongly or somewhat unfavorable | 47% | 21% | 75% |
Don't know enough to say | 14% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
| Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly approve | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Somewhat approve | 16% | 0% | 0% |
Somewhat disapprove | 30% | 46% | 52% |
Strongly disapprove | 51% | 77% | 19% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
| Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly or somewhat approve | 18% | 0% | 0% |
Strongly or somewhat disapprove | 81% | 66% | 31% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Supreme Court is handling its job?
| Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Supreme Court is handling its job? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly approve | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Somewhat approve | 28% | 23% | 77% |
Somewhat disapprove | 24% | 64% | 32% |
Strongly disapprove | 39% | 88% | 8% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Supreme Court is handling its job?
| Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Supreme Court is handling its job? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly or somewhat approve | 36% | 19% | 81% |
Strongly or somewhat disapprove | 64% | 79% | 17% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Immigration and Customs Enforcement is handling its job?
| Do you approve or disapprove of the way Immigration and Customs Enforcement is handling its job? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly approve | 25% | 2% | 96% |
Somewhat approve | 12% | 0% | 0% |
Somewhat disapprove | 7% | 0% | 0% |
Strongly disapprove | 56% | 93% | 4% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Immigration and Customs Enforcement is handling its job?
| Do you approve or disapprove of the way Immigration and Customs Enforcement is handling its job? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Approve | 37% | 5% | 91% |
Disapprove | 63% | 88% | 10% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Do you think Congress is doing too much, not enough, or about the right amount to provide checks and balances on the presidency?
| Do you think Congress is doing too much, not enough, or about the right amount to provide checks and balances on the presidency? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Too much | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Not enough | 73% | 77% | 20% |
About the right amount | 18% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is:
| Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Excellent | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Good | 22% | 0% | 0% |
Not so good | 34% | 56% | 42% |
Poor | 43% | 83% | 12% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is:
| Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Excellent or good | 23% | 0% | 0% |
Not so good or poor | 77% | 71% | 25% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Compared to two years ago, is your family's financial situation:
| Compared to two years ago, is your family's financial situation: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Better | 16% | 0% | 0% |
Worse | 48% | 76% | 19% |
About the same | 36% | 49% | 50% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
In the last year, has inflation caused you and your family:
| In the last year, has inflation caused you and your family: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
A severe hardship | 24% | 72% | 22% |
A moderate hardship | 57% | 60% | 37% |
No hardship at all | 19% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
In the last year, has inflation caused you and your family:
| In the last year, has inflation caused you and your family: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
A severe hardship or a moderate hardship | 81% | 64% | 33% |
No hardship at all | 19% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Do you think the U.S. economic system generally:
| Do you think the U.S. economic system generally: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Favors the wealthy | 74% | 76% | 20% |
Is fair to most Americans | 26% | 4% | 95% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of gasoline and diesel?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of gasoline and diesel? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very concerned | 57% | 67% | 30% |
Somewhat concerned | 29% | 45% | 53% |
Not too concerned | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Not at all concerned | 4% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of gasoline and diesel?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of gasoline and diesel? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very or somewhat concerned | 86% | 59% | 37% |
Not too or not at all concerned | 14% | 43% | 55% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of gasoline and diesel?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of gasoline and diesel? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very concerned | 57% | 67% | 30% |
Somewhat or not too or not at all concerned | 43% | 44% | 54% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of food and groceries?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of food and groceries? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very concerned | 55% | 69% | 27% |
Somewhat concerned | 33% | 47% | 51% |
Not too concerned | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Not at all concerned | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of food and groceries?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of food and groceries? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very or somewhat concerned | 88% | 61% | 36% |
Not too or not at all concerned | 12% | 31% | 68% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of food and groceries?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of food and groceries? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very concerned | 55% | 69% | 27% |
Somewhat or not too or not at all concerned | 45% | 43% | 56% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of utilities, such as electricity, natural gas, and water?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of utilities, such as electricity, natural gas, and water? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very concerned | 51% | 66% | 30% |
Somewhat concerned | 34% | 53% | 44% |
Not too concerned | 12% | 36% | 63% |
Not at all concerned | 3% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of utilities, such as electricity, natural gas, and water?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of utilities, such as electricity, natural gas, and water? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very or somewhat concerned | 85% | 61% | 36% |
Not too or not at all concerned | 15% | 37% | 62% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of utilities, such as electricity, natural gas, and water?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of utilities, such as electricity, natural gas, and water? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very concerned | 51% | 66% | 30% |
Somewhat or not too or not at all concerned | 49% | 49% | 50% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of healthcare?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of healthcare? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very concerned | 60% | 70% | 27% |
Somewhat concerned | 26% | 43% | 55% |
Not too concerned | 11% | 28% | 70% |
Not at all concerned | 3% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of healthcare?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of healthcare? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very or somewhat concerned | 87% | 62% | 35% |
Not too or not at all concerned | 13% | 28% | 70% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of healthcare?
| When it comes to your personal financial situation, how concerned are you about the cost of healthcare? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very concerned | 60% | 70% | 27% |
Somewhat or not too or not at all concerned | 40% | 38% | 60% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Do you think Trump's policies have:
| Do you think Trump's policies have: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Improved economic conditions in the U.S. | 24% | 0% | 0% |
Worsened economic conditions in the U.S. | 67% | 82% | 15% |
Had no impact on economic conditions in the U.S. | 9% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Do you think Trump's tariff policies have helped or hurt the national economy?
| Do you think Trump's tariff policies have helped or hurt the national economy? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Helped | 18% | 0% | 0% |
Hurt | 67% | 84% | 13% |
No difference | 14% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Do you think Trump's tariff policies have helped or hurt the economy in your area?
| Do you think Trump's tariff policies have helped or hurt the economy in your area? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Helped | 11% | 0% | 0% |
Hurt | 66% | 84% | 13% |
No difference | 23% | 6% | 92% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Do you think higher than usual prices are:
| Do you think higher than usual prices are: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
More because of Trump’s policies | 62% | 89% | 8% |
More because of factors outside Trump’s control | 37% | 5% | 92% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Would you say Donald Trump is a strong leader?
| Would you say Donald Trump is a strong leader? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | 38% | 12% | 86% |
No | 62% | 85% | 12% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Would you say Donald Trump fights for people like you?
| Would you say Donald Trump fights for people like you? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | 34% | 2% | 95% |
No | 66% | 86% | 11% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Would you say Donald Trump has the mental capability to serve effectively as president?
| Would you say Donald Trump has the mental capability to serve effectively as president? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | 39% | 4% | 93% |
No | 61% | 91% | 6% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Would you say Donald Trump has the right priorities?
| Would you say Donald Trump has the right priorities? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | 32% | 0% | 98% |
No | 68% | 85% | 12% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Which does Donald Trump prioritize more?
| Which does Donald Trump prioritize more? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
His own personal interests | 65% | 87% | 10% |
The country's interests | 34% | 2% | 96% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
In world affairs, do you think the United States should take:
| In world affairs, do you think the United States should take: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
A more active role | 29% | 80% | 20% |
A less active role | 48% | 59% | 36% |
About the same role as now | 22% | 23% | 74% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Did the U.S. make the right decision or wrong decision in taking military action against Iran?
| Did the U.S. make the right decision or wrong decision in taking military action against Iran? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Right decision | 31% | 7% | 91% |
Wrong decision | 69% | 80% | 17% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Is U.S. support for Israel:
| Is U.S. support for Israel: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Too strong | 56% | 84% | 13% |
Not strong enough | 9% | 0% | 0% |
About right | 36% | 20% | 77% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Have the Trump administration's actions on immigration enforcement:
| Have the Trump administration's actions on immigration enforcement: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Gone too far | 63% | 87% | 10% |
Not gone far enough | 19% | 0% | 0% |
Been about right | 18% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Do you think immigrants to the U.S. today do more to:
| Do you think immigrants to the U.S. today do more to: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Help the country | 63% | 83% | 15% |
Hurt the country | 37% | 12% | 84% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will:
| Do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Do more to help society | 22% | 45% | 54% |
Do more to hurt society | 60% | 64% | 33% |
Neither help nor hurt | 17% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Would you favor or oppose the construction of a new data center in your community?
| Would you favor or oppose the construction of a new data center in your community? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Favor | 25% | 21% | 78% |
Oppose | 74% | 70% | 27% |
Sample: 485 Respondents
Which comes closest to your position? Abortion should be:
| Which comes closest to your position? Abortion should be: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Legal in all cases | 34% | 92% | 6% |
Legal in most cases | 37% | 66% | 29% |
Illegal in most cases | 24% | 8% | 92% |
Illegal in all cases | 6% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Which comes closest to your position? Abortion should be:
| Which comes closest to your position? Abortion should be: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Legal | 70% | 78% | 18% |
Illegal | 30% | 7% | 91% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Do you think support for transgender rights in society has:
| Do you think support for transgender rights in society has: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Gone too far | 46% | 16% | 81% |
Not gone far enough | 32% | 97% | 2% |
Been about right | 22% | 85% | 11% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Do you consider yourself to be a supporter of the MAHA movement, that is the Make America Healthy Again movement?
| Do you consider yourself to be a supporter of the MAHA movement, that is the Make America Healthy Again movement? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Strongly support | 21% | 9% | 88% |
Somewhat support | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Not a supporter | 46% | 89% | 9% |
Don't know enough to say | 25% | 51% | 44% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Do you think the federal government should play a bigger role, a smaller role, or about the same role as it does now in helping Americans get healthcare?
| Do you think the federal government should play a bigger role, a smaller role, or about the same role as it does now in helping Americans get healthcare? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
A bigger role | 64% | 83% | 14% |
A smaller role | 22% | 8% | 90% |
About the same role as it does now | 14% | 15% | 82% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Do you think the Trump administration's policies have made the health and well-being of people in the U.S. better, worse, or have they not made much difference?
| Do you think the Trump administration's policies have made the health and well-being of people in the U.S. better, worse, or have they not made much difference? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Better | 17% | 3% | 95% |
Worse | 62% | 87% | 10% |
Not made much difference | 21% | 11% | 87% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Do you think the Trump administration's policies have made your healthcare costs better, worse, or have they not made much difference?
| Do you think the Trump administration's policies have made your healthcare costs better, worse, or have they not made much difference? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Better | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Worse | 58% | 85% | 11% |
Not made much difference | 34% | 22% | 77% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Do you think the Trump administration's policies have made the amount of fraud in government health programs better, worse, or have they not made much difference?
| Do you think the Trump administration's policies have made the amount of fraud in government health programs better, worse, or have they not made much difference? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Better | 28% | 6% | 93% |
Worse | 45% | 86% | 10% |
Not made much difference | 26% | 62% | 36% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Do you think the Trump administration's policies have made access to vaccines for children better, worse, or have they not made much difference?
| Do you think the Trump administration's policies have made access to vaccines for children better, worse, or have they not made much difference? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Better | 14% | 10% | 89% |
Worse | 52% | 92% | 5% |
Not made much difference | 33% | 22% | 74% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Do you think the Trump administration's policies have made the ability of Americans to get the healthcare they need better, worse, or have they not made much difference?
| Do you think the Trump administration's policies have made the ability of Americans to get the healthcare they need better, worse, or have they not made much difference? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Better | 11% | 0% | 0% |
Worse | 61% | 87% | 9% |
Not made much difference | 28% | 9% | 89% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately across the country?
| How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately across the country? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very confident | 19% | 81% | 18% |
Somewhat confident | 38% | 65% | 31% |
Not too confident | 31% | 42% | 56% |
Not at all confident | 13% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately across the country?
| How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately across the country? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very or somewhat confident | 57% | 70% | 27% |
Not too or not at all confident | 43% | 40% | 57% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately across the country?
| How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately across the country? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very confident | 19% | 81% | 18% |
Somewhat or not too or not at all confident | 81% | 52% | 45% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately in your state?
| How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately in your state? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very confident | 41% | 92% | 7% |
Somewhat confident | 26% | 62% | 33% |
Not too confident | 16% | 0% | 0% |
Not at all confident | 18% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately in your state?
| How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately in your state? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very or somewhat confident | 66% | 80% | 17% |
Not too or not at all confident | 34% | 12% | 85% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately in your state?
| How confident are you that this election is being conducted fairly and accurately in your state? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very confident | 41% | 92% | 7% |
Somewhat or not too or not at all confident | 59% | 33% | 63% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
How confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote in this election?
| How confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote in this election? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very confident | 41% | 38% | 60% |
Somewhat confident | 39% | 69% | 27% |
Not too confident | 12% | 0% | 0% |
Not at all confident | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
How confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote in this election?
| How confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote in this election? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very or somewhat confident | 80% | 53% | 44% |
Not too or not at all confident | 20% | 73% | 23% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
How confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote in this election?
| How confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote in this election? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very confident | 41% | 38% | 60% |
Somewhat or not too or not at all confident | 59% | 71% | 26% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
How confident are you that people who are not eligible won't be allowed to vote in this election?
| How confident are you that people who are not eligible won't be allowed to vote in this election? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very confident | 43% | 94% | 6% |
Somewhat confident | 20% | 64% | 29% |
Not too confident | 16% | 0% | 0% |
Not at all confident | 21% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
How confident are you that people who are not eligible won't be allowed to vote in this election?
| How confident are you that people who are not eligible won't be allowed to vote in this election? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very or somewhat confident | 63% | 85% | 13% |
Not too or not at all confident | 37% | 11% | 85% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
How confident are you that people who are not eligible won't be allowed to vote in this election?
| How confident are you that people who are not eligible won't be allowed to vote in this election? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Very confident | 43% | 94% | 6% |
Somewhat or not too or not at all confident | 57% | 30% | 66% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Voting method
| Voting method | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Election Day | 3% | 0% | 0% |
By mail | 92% | 59% | 38% |
Early in-person | 5% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
When did you decide for whom to vote in the election for U.S. Senate?
| When did you decide for whom to vote in the election for U.S. Senate? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
In the last week | 11% | 0% | 0% |
Before that | 89% | 60% | 37% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
When did you decide for whom to vote in the election for U.S. Senate?
| When did you decide for whom to vote in the election for U.S. Senate? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
In the last month | 26% | 41% | 55% |
Before that | 74% | 63% | 34% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
When did you decide for whom to vote in the election for U.S. Senate?
| When did you decide for whom to vote in the election for U.S. Senate? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
In the last few days | 3% | 0% | 0% |
In the last week | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Earlier in October | 15% | 0% | 0% |
Before October | 22% | 51% | 45% |
You have known all along | 52% | 68% | 30% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
AGE (60 and over)
| AGE (60 and over) | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
18-29 | 11% | 70% | 19% |
30-44 | 23% | 57% | 40% |
45-59 | 23% | 61% | 37% |
60 or over | 43% | 52% | 47% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
In which age group are you?
| In which age group are you? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 5% | 0% | 0% |
25-29 | 6% | 0% | 0% |
30-39 | 15% | 61% | 37% |
40-49 | 15% | 53% | 42% |
50-64 | 25% | 59% | 40% |
65 or over | 35% | 52% | 46% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Which best describes your education?
| Which best describes your education? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Never attended college | 17% | 38% | 56% |
Attended college but received no degree | 24% | 44% | 53% |
Associate's degree (AA or AS) | 11% | 42% | 54% |
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) | 27% | 69% | 29% |
Advanced degree after a bachelor's degree (such as JD, MA, MBA, MD, PhD) | 21% | 81% | 18% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Which best describes your education?
| Which best describes your education? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Not a high school graduate | 1% | 0% | 0% |
High school graduate | 16% | 38% | 57% |
Attended college but received no degree | 24% | 44% | 53% |
Associate's degree (AA or AS) | 11% | 42% | 54% |
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) | 27% | 69% | 29% |
Advanced degree after a bachelor's degree (such as JD, MA, MBA, MD, PhD) | 21% | 81% | 18% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
Party (including leaners) by ideology
| Party (including leaners) by ideology | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberal Democrats | 33% | 98% | 1% |
Mod./Conserv. Democrats | 20% | 94% | 2% |
Independent or Something else | 9% | 0% | 0% |
Mod./Liberal Republicans | 12% | 9% | 88% |
Conservative Republicans | 26% | 5% | 94% |
Sample: 979 Respondents
Religious identity by race
| Religious identity by race | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
White Protestant/Other Christian | 28% | 37% | 61% |
White Catholic | 8% | 0% | 0% |
White other | 11% | 63% | 32% |
White no religion | 36% | 76% | 20% |
Black Protestant/Other Christian | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black Catholic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black other | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black no religion | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Latino Protestant/Other Christian | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Latino Catholic | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Latino other | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Latino no religion | 3% | 0% | 0% |
All others | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 976 Respondents
Religion among whites
| Religion among whites | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
White Protestant/Other Christian | 28% | 37% | 61% |
White Catholic | 8% | 0% | 0% |
White Jewish | 1% | 0% | 0% |
White something else | 10% | 0% | 0% |
White none | 43% | 76% | 20% |
Non-white | 9% | 42% | 57% |
Sample: 976 Respondents
Have you, or has anyone in your household, ever served in the U.S. military?
| Have you, or has anyone in your household, ever served in the U.S. military? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes, myself | 12% | 0% | 0% |
Yes, someone else in my household | 21% | 60% | 37% |
Yes, both me and someone else in my household | 2% | 0% | 0% |
No | 66% | 61% | 36% |
Sample: 484 Respondents
Have you, or has anyone in your household, ever served in the U.S. military?
| Have you, or has anyone in your household, ever served in the U.S. military? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Veteran in household | 34% | 51% | 47% |
No veterans in household | 66% | 61% | 36% |
Sample: 484 Respondents
Have you, or has anyone in your household, ever served in the U.S. military?
| Have you, or has anyone in your household, ever served in the U.S. military? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Veteran | 13% | 0% | 0% |
Non-veteran | 87% | 61% | 36% |
Sample: 484 Respondents
Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union?
| Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Union member | 12% | 0% | 0% |
Non-union member | 88% | 56% | 41% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union?
| Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes, myself | 9% | 0% | 0% |
Yes, someone else in my household | 9% | 0% | 0% |
Yes, both me and someone else in my household | 3% | 0% | 0% |
No | 79% | 56% | 40% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union?
| Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Union member in household | 21% | 61% | 38% |
No union members in household | 79% | 56% | 40% |
Sample: 495 Respondents
Parents
| Parents | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Men with children | 12% | 0% | 0% |
Women with children | 15% | 0% | 0% |
Men without children | 38% | 48% | 49% |
Women without children | 34% | 71% | 27% |
Identifies another way | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 493 Respondents
Do you have any children under 18?
| Do you have any children under 18? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | 27% | 53% | 45% |
No | 73% | 59% | 38% |
Sample: 494 Respondents
Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender?
| Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender? | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | 12% | 90% | 6% |
No | 88% | 53% | 44% |
Sample: 976 Respondents
In today's election for U.S. Senate, did you just vote for:
| In today's election for U.S. Senate, did you just vote for: | Total | Merkley | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|
0 - No Text Provided | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Merkley | 57% | 99% | 0% |
Did not vote | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Smith | 40% | 0% | 99% |
Other | 3% | 0% | 0% |
Sample: 980 Respondents
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