Executive Summary
Gravis Marketing, a nonpartisan research firm, conducted a random survey of 879 registered voters in Minnesota on Wednesday and Thursday regarding current issues. The poll carries a margin of error of ± 3%.
Do approve or disapprove of President Obama’s job performance?
The results reported below are for all respondents. If one includes only likely voters, Obama’s approval rating increases to 47%, disapproval at 41%, and unsure at 12%.
If the election for Governor were held today, whom would you vote for?
The results reported below are for all respondents. If one includes only likely voters, Dayton’s has a 57% to 31% advantage.
If the election for Senate were held today, whom would you vote for?
The results reported below are for all respondents. If one includes only likely voters, Franken holds a 58% to 30% lead.
If the election for Attorney General were held today, whom would you vote for?
The results reported below are for all respondents. If one includes only likely voters, Swanson has a 57% to 33% advantage.
If the election for Secretary of State were held today, whom would you vote for?
The results reported below are for all respondents. If one includes only likely voters, Simon has a 53% to 35% advantage.
How likely are you to vote in the general election on November 4 2014?
The following questions are for demographic purposes.
What is your political party affiliation?
Are you Hispanic?
What race do you identify yourself as?
Which of the following best represents your religious affiliation?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
How old are you?
What is your gender?
Note: the polls were conducted using automated telephone and weighed by voting demographics.