When it comes to the state’s highest court, 2020 is a high–stakes year for N.C. Republicans. Democrats now enjoy a six-to-one majority on the N.C. Supreme Court. Because North ... Keep Reading
Polling
Gov. Roy Cooper’s job approval takes a dip; President Trump’s job disapproval climbs
RALEIGH – The latest Civitas Poll found that support for Gov. Roy Cooper among likely North Carolina voters is beginning to wane. The governor’s job approval is now at 63% (a 7% ... Keep Reading
3 ways we can evaluate our political leaders during the coronavirus crisis
Extraordinary times filled with uncertainty does not mean politics and government recede from our lives. In fact, governmental power expands, and it allows us to glean additional ... Keep Reading
North Carolina politics appear stable as coronavirus moves into crisis stage, but where do we go from here?
By the time Civitas launched its March Poll, the coronavirus pandemic had dominated American news for at least two months. The poll entered the field two days after the ACC and ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll, behind the numbers part 2: other factors
In part one of this polling report, we covered the structural elements of the Civitas Poll, including the methodology and some of the statistical factors that any poll ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll, behind the numbers part 1: polling methodology
As one of the leading polls in North Carolina politics and public policy, Civitas Poll releases around 10 statewide polls per year along with special topic polls (such as our ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: Polling continues to show North Carolina divided like nation
The cover story of the April issue of NC Capitol Connection continues to highlight some of the division in our state. As most know, North Carolina is a fairly good reflection of ... Keep Reading
Electoral College gives North Carolina a commanding influence
Like many political issues today, North Carolinians have divided opinions about the way we elect our presidents. A Civitas poll released in March revealed that 47 percent of those ... Keep Reading
Gender Neutral Toys, Civitas Polling, and Corporate Welfare in North Carolina
This week's podcast touches on the push for gender-neutral toys, our latest Civitas Poll, and the continued insistence by many North Carolina lawmakers for more corporate ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll Results in the Press
Public opinion shapes the conversations we have surrounding policy and politics. We at Civitas recognize the importance of keeping our ear to the rails, paying careful attention to ... Keep Reading
