polling

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Mejia, who is running for reelection as city controller, said he showed up at a polling place and was at first told he had to register to vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

According to exit polling, 50% of the film’s domestic audience was under age 25, and 44% was under 21.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Despite inconsistent results - six wins, two draws and three defeats in his initial 11 matches - recent research from Quaest, a leading polling institute, found most Brazilians trust him.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Two different polling teams—at the Gates Foundation, and his private office, Gates Ventures—for years have closely tracked opinions about Gates, including on favorability, trustworthiness and inspiration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“Maggie, this is Ruth Muskrat Bronson. She’s raising money and signing up volunteers to canvass neighborhoods and drive Elders to their polling places.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith