polls

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Now, as voters head to the polls on primary day in the Pine Tree State, RCV has become so accepted that candidates from both parties are openly encouraging voters to rank their rivals.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"We must be very careful, because he has a positive side that benefits us but also a high disapproval rating," he said, alluding to polls showing that Brazilians are divided over the US president.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Civil Contract's success came despite Pashinyan's domestic support falling from 54% in 2021 to around 30% today, according to polls.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Once stuck in the single-digits in public opinion polls with a handful of other Democratic candidates, Becerra rose quickly and unexpectedly following the political demise of former Rep. Eric Swalwell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Buoyed by this example of success, thousands of new migrants massing in the city’s second ward in 1917 and 1918 took to the polls and elected two black aldermen to represent them.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield