Who We Are

The Center for Excellence in Polling (CEP) conducts market research and messaging analysis to inform policymakers and the public about voters’ opinions, attitudes, and concerns on critical public policy issues.

CEP is a project of the Foundation for Government Accountability.

Our Latest Polls

Inflation and Immigration Poll Summary

November 30, 2023

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed likely voters on a range of issues from inflation to immigration. Results indicate that Americans are still deeply—and universally—concerned about the rising cost of living and support commonsense policies to help solve the problem.

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2023 Virginia Issues Poll Summary

October 27, 2023

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed likely voters in Virginia on important topics of public interest. Results indicate that voters of all political parties have profound concerns about crime in the state, but also support reforms to education and welfare programs. In addition, trust in Republicans to solve many of these issues is growing.

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Wisconsin capitol

2023 Wisconsin Issues Poll

September 29, 2023

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed a sample of likely voters in Wisconsin on issues facing the state. Results show broad and bipartisan support among Wisconsinites on a wide range of issues, including tax cuts, election interference, and reforms to welfare and unemployment insurance.

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2023 Voter Roll Maintenance Poll

September 25, 2023

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed a nationwide sample of likely voters on their attitudes toward election integrity policies.

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2024 Missouri Issues Poll

September 25, 2023

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed likely voters in Missouri about a range of issues facing the Show Me State.

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Boise Idaho Capitol

2024 Idaho Issues Poll

September 22, 2023

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed a statewide sample of likely voters in Idaho on a range of issues facing their state.

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SNAP Benefits sign

2023 Welfare Cross-Check Support Poll

September 15, 2023

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed a national sample of likely voters on their attitudes toward welfare policy. Results indicate that voters take concerns about welfare fraud seriously and support commonsense reforms to ensure the integrity of welfare programs.

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2023 National Deregulation Poll

September 7, 2023

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed likely voters about federal regulations and the results show voters tend to favor moves toward deregulation.

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Recent Public Tracking Polls

2022 National Quarter 3 Tracking Poll

October 3, 2022

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed likely voters on important issues facing the nation, asking the same questions as our Quarter 2 Tracking Poll.

Your Voice Matters

The Center for Excellence in Polling creates focus groups to ask individuals about their perceptions, opinions, beliefs and attitudes towards issues.

National Post-Election 2022 Focus Group

November 11, 2022

On November 10, 2022, the Center for Excellence in Polling conducted a national focus group following the 2022 election.