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Institute of Public Opinion

Spring 2025 – Pennsylvania Public Health Survey

The 2025 PA Public Health Survey, conducted in conjunction with the Muhlenberg College Public Health Program, examines opinions on a variety of Pennsylvania public health issues. Topics of interest include the quality of healthcare in PA, levels of stress related to politics and current events, mental health, vaccines, marijuana legalization, and much more.

PA Presidential Election Survey – October 2024

In the final Muhlenberg College/Morning Call poll of the 2024 election season, Harris holds a narrow lead over Trump, 49% to 47%.

PA 7th Congressional Survey – October 2024

A new survey of likely voters in the PA 7th Congressional District shows Congresswoman Susan Wild (D) holding a 51% to 45% lead over State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R). In the U.S. Senate Race, incumbent Democrat Bob Casey Jr. holds a modest six-point lead over his GOP challenger Dave McCormick among 7th Congressional District voters. The Presidential race is highly contested in the 7th District, with Vice President Kamala Harris holding a narrow 50% to 47% lead over former President Donald Trump.

PA Presidential Election Survey – September 2024

A new survey of registered PA voters shows Trump and Harris locked in a tie in their contest to secure PA’s 19 Electoral College votes.

August 2024 – PA Public Opinion on Fracking

With the 2024 Presidential Election approaching, much attention has been given to the issue of fracking and the role it may play for voters.

Muhlenberg’s Institute of Public Opinion Earns Top National Ranking

Muhlenberg College is one of only six polling institutions in the country that has earned an A+ rating from FiveThirtyEight.

Spring 2024 – Pennsylvania Public Health Survey

Conducted in conjunction with the Muhlenberg College Public Health Program, the report examines opinions on a variety of Pennsylvania public health issues including the quality of health care, prevalence of opioid abuse, levels of restrictions for firearms and abortion services, levels of stress related to politics and current events, and more.

Spring 2024 – PA Presidential Election Survey

A new survey of registered Pennsylvania voters shows former President Donald Trump with a narrow three point lead over President Joe Biden; incumbent Democrat Bob Casey Jr. with a four point lead over Republican challenger David McCormick; and Biden and Trump in a dead heat when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is included as an option in the presidential race.

538 Again Ranks Muhlenberg Institute of Public Opinion Among Top Pollsters

The Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion earned 2.8 out of three stars to be ranked 11th in the nation out of 500+ polling firms.

2023 – December PA Presidential Election Survey

A new survey of registered Pennsylvania voters shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in a statistical dead heat; an 11-point lead for current Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in a hypothetical presidential election matchup with Trump; and that a slim majority of Pennsylvania voters support the establishment of the right to an abortion in the state constitution.