Election polling stories

Sep 23, 2026

Iowa judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against pollster Ann Selzer and Des Moines Register

An Iowa state judge dismissed President Trump's lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register, rejecting claims that pre-election polling violated state law.

Sep 23, 20265 sources

Jul 9, 2026

Count Binface leads Nigel Farage in poll ahead of Clacton by-election

A YouGov poll shows 33% of British adults would prefer Count Binface to win the Clacton by-election compared to 21% for Nigel Farage, following the Reform UK leader's resignation as MP which triggered the contest. Multiple novelty candidates including a person in a fox costume have announced they will stand.

Jul 9, 20265 sources

Top claims

▪Judge Scott J. Beattie stated that allowing Donald Trump's lawsuit to proceed could cause a chilling effect that discourages others from reporting on and debating public affairs
▪Judge Scott J. Beattie ruled that political polling and news coverage of survey results constitute constitutionally protected political speech rather than commercial products governed by consumer protection statutes
▪J. Ann Selzer stated she was grateful for Judge Scott J. Beattie's ruling dismissing Donald Trump's lawsuit, noting that it reaffirms the fundamental freedom to pursue and publish the truth without political interference

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Analyzing the rise of Nigel Farage in UK politics1 British politics1 Reform UK party1 Trump administration1 U.S. domestic politics1 UK by-election1

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