Elon University

Cooper administration to continue COVID-19 news briefings with no reporters present

As Republican lawmakers fight Gov. Roy Cooper over the COVID-19 economic lockdowns, even their approach to news briefings has diverged. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, held an in-person news conference Monday, May 18. But secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Mandy Cohen says she will continue virtual briefings as she encourages...

Julie Havlak

Opinion

Carolina voters are often polled

North Carolinians can easily diversify their survey diet, as we are well served by a stable of reputable pollsters who take the political temperature of our state on a regular basis.

John Hood

News

One in three North Carolinians affected by opioid crisis, poll finds

The opioid crisis has touched one in three North Carolinians, a recently released Elon University poll says. “Our data clearly show that North Carolina voters see opioid abuse as a significant issue worthy of attention,” said Jason Husser, director of the Elon Poll and assistant professor of political science. When asked whether they or...

Lindsay Marchello

Opinion

State Pollsters Earn Good Grades

According to the latest nationwide study by the website FiveThirtyEight.com, all of the pollsters that are most active in our state receive high marks for accuracy — either an A or a B+.

John Hood

Cooper administration to continue COVID-19 news briefings with no reporters present

Carolina voters are often polled

One in three North Carolinians affected by opioid crisis, poll finds

State Pollsters Earn Good Grades

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