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NBC News poll: 61% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of inflation, economy biggest concern

A new NBC News Decision Desk poll reveals Americans' biggest concern and the latest approval rating for President Donald Trump.

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NBC News Poll digs into public opinion of Trump's second term so far

When asked whether the Trump administration must follow a federal court ruling that declares one of its actions illegal, a strong majority 81% say yes, the administration must stop the action. Just 19% believe it can continue regardless of the ruling.

NBC News poll delves into key issues of Trump's second term

A new NBC News Decision Desk poll is shedding light on how Americans are feeling about key issues during President Donald Trump's second term

Trump approval falls in North Carolina as voters fret about tariffs' impact on economy

President Donald Trump's tariff announcements are prompting North Carolinians to worry more about the economy and the future of the nation, according to a new poll from Meredith College.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

North Carolinians welcome school cellphone bans, balk at bills to loosen gun laws, poll shows

A new Meredith College poll shows some areas of bipartisan agreement as the GOP-controlled legislature decides which proposals to prioritize.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Meredith College poll shows North Carolinians divided on President Trump

WRAL state government reporter Paul Specht talks about a Meredith College poll showing that North Carolina voters are divided about President Trump's performance in the first weeks of his second term.

Most North Carolinians support Stein, Lumbee recognition and legalizing pot, new poll shows

A wide-ranging new poll from Meredith College shows bipartisan support for the state's new governor, plus support for the federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe, legalization of marijuana and expansion of casinos in the state.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

5 takeaways from North Carolina's elections

North Carolina voters split their tickets again, as they have in years past. But these trends stood out to political analysts.

Will Doran and Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporters

Harris and Trump in a 'dead heat,' latest NBC poll shows

In the latest national NBC News poll, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a dead heat.

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New NBC poll shows tight race between Harris and Trump

In the latest national NBC News poll, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a dead heat.

New NBC News poll shows Harris building momentum over Trump

The latest NBC News national poll shows Harris leading Trump 49%-44%, within the margin of error, while Trump holds advantages on the economy, inflation and the border.

Jackson opens lead over Bishop in race for NC attorney general, WRAL News Poll finds

A large number of undecided voters could decide the race between two sitting congressmen.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Stein, boosted by conservatives, carries wider lead against Robinson in race for NC governor, WRAL News Poll shows

New polling shows that Democrat Josh Stein has extended his lead over Republican Mark Robinson since March.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Fewer NC adults opposed to additional abortion restrictions, WRAL News Poll finds

Abortion laws have been a key theme of the gubernatorial race in North Carolina.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

New York Times poll: Harris now competitive in 4 sunbelt states, including NC

A new poll shows Kamala Harris is now competitive in four Sun Belt States, including North Carolina. That poll shows Harris is ahead of Trump in our state, according to The New York Times.

Can Harris help NC Democrats win the 'Obama coalition' they've been chasing since 2008?

Democrats have struggled in recent statewide elections. They hope presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris can bring back enthusiasm in Black communities -- and turn it into down-ballot wins in North Carolina.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Will Kamala Harris help Democrats win North Carolina if she's the party nominee?

If Harris earns the nomination, polling conducted before Biden's decision shows she might have a higher hurdle to clear than Biden did in North Carolina. North Carolina delegates and Gov. Roy Cooper, rumored to be on a short list of possible Harris running mates, endorsed the vice president Sunday.

By Paul Specht, Laura Leslie and Jack Hagel, WRAL News

New poll shows Trump with slight lead in NC, Robinson and Stein battling it out

A new North Carolina poll shows former President Donald Trump maintaining a slight lead over President Joe Biden ahead of a November rematch. The gubernatorial race remains within the margin of error.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

President Joe Biden responds to an April 8 video in which former President Donald Trump said "everyone" wanted the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling overturned.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporting

In Depth with Dan: The science behind political polling

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty goes in depth on how political polls work.

North Carolinians split on how to limit abortion, when life begins, WRAL News poll shows

North Carolinians are split over the state's abortion laws and whether life begins at fertilization, but they overwhelmingly support legal protections for people who want to use in vitro fertilization to initiate pregnancy, a new WRAL News poll shows.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Fact check: Trump says 82% of Americans think 2020 election was 'rigged'

At a Greensboro, North Carolina, rally, former President Donald Trump, referring to 2020, said "82% of the country understands that it was a rigged election. Poll results and polling experts say the claim is way off base.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

How polling affects how people vote

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty goes in-depth about how political polling affects how people vote.

How polls influence voter behavior, candidates skip debates before Super Tuesday primaries

Super Tuesday marks the primary elections in 15 states, including North Carolina. Polls indicate that the outcomes are determined in many primary races in North Carolina.

Dan Haggerty, WRAL anchor/reporter