Public Policy Polling Archives

What We’re Thinking: Early Voting Turnout Great for Dems – Is The General Assembly In Play?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 19, 2026 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking

Four days into early voting, the turnout has been fantastic for Democrats – so much that Tom thinks the State House could be in reach.

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What We’re Thinking: A Democratic Senate Takeover? Maybe, Maybe Not

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 5, 2026 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking

Less than a month from the 2026 election, Tom and Aaron break down the Democrats’ chances of retaking control of the U.S. Senate.

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What We’re Thinking: Gas Prices and Blue Waves

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 21, 2026 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking

A month and a half from the 2026 midterm, Tom’s seeing signs of a major Democratic wave election. (Why? Gas prices.)

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The Morning News: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at PlayMakers, Animal Cruelty Charges in Siler City

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jul 22, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Summer Youth Conservatory celebrates its 20th year with the musical “Hello, Dolly!”

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What We’re Thinking: Democrats Reclaiming the NC House?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jun 15, 2026 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking

This week, Tom and Aaron discuss new numbers that suggest a 13-point swing toward Democrats in 2026 versus 2024.

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On Air Today: Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen On Government Shutdown and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 6, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 6. He discussed recent polling around the federal government shutdown, recent special election results and what to watch for as we near the 2026 midterms.

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What We’re Thinking: Will The House Flip Next Year?

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 24, 2025 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking

This week Tom talks with Andrew Stuckey, filling in for Aaron Keck. Tom discusses recent polls from Iowa and Pennsylvania that show incumbent republicans in deep holes already. He discusses historical cycles in electoral politics, why it might be good to regulate your political news intake, and more.