Iowa
U.S. Senate
Gender
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 49% | 40% | 58% |
| Female | 51% | 49% | 49% |
In which age group are you?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-29 | 12% | 51% | 45% |
| 30-44 | 23% | 46% | 51% |
| 45-64 | 40% | 44% | 54% |
| 65 or over | 24% | 40% | 58% |
In which age group are you?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 6% | 51% | 46% |
| 25-29 | 7% | 52% | 45% |
| 30-39 | 15% | 49% | 47% |
| 40-49 | 17% | 42% | 57% |
| 50-64 | 31% | 45% | 53% |
| 65 or over | 24% | 40% | 58% |
Race
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 43% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | - | - |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | - | - |
| Asian | 0% | - | - |
| Other | 2% | - | - |
Race by gender
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| White men | 45% | 39% | 58% |
| White women | 49% | 47% | 51% |
| Black men | 1% | - | - |
| Black women | 1% | - | - |
| Latino men | 1% | - | - |
| Latino women | 1% | - | - |
| All other races | 2% | - | - |
On most political matters, do you consider yourself:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 23% | 90% | 8% |
| Moderate | 38% | 53% | 45% |
| Conservative | 39% | 9% | 88% |
No matter how you voted today, do you usually think of yourself as a:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 32% | 94% | 5% |
| Republican | 37% | 4% | 95% |
| Independent or something else | 31% | 42% | 53% |
Party by gender
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic men | 13% | 93% | 6% |
| Democratic women | 19% | 95% | 5% |
| Republican men | 19% | 4% | 95% |
| Republican women | 18% | 3% | 95% |
| Independent men | 17% | 39% | 55% |
| Independent women | 14% | 45% | 51% |
What was the last grade of school you completed?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 2% | - | - |
| High school graduate | 22% | 42% | 57% |
| Some college or assoc. degree | 29% | 44% | 52% |
| College graduate | 31% | 42% | 57% |
| Postgraduate study | 16% | 54% | 43% |
What was the last grade of school you completed?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| College graduate | 47% | 46% | 52% |
| No college degree | 53% | 43% | 54% |
What was the last grade of school you completed?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than high school graduate | 76% | 45% | 52% |
| High school graduate or less | 24% | 42% | 56% |
Race by education
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| White college graduates | 45% | 46% | 52% |
| White non-college graduates | 50% | 41% | 56% |
| Non-white college graduates | 2% | - | - |
| Non-white non-college graduates | 3% | - | - |
2013 total family income:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | 17% | 54% | 43% |
| $30,000 - $49,999 | 23% | 46% | 51% |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 37% | 43% | 55% |
| $100,000 - $199,999 | 17% | 42% | 56% |
| $200,000 or more | 5% | 31% | 69% |
2013 total family income:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50,000 | 40% | 49% | 48% |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 37% | 43% | 55% |
| $100,000 or more | 22% | 40% | 59% |
2013 total family income:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50,000 | 40% | 49% | 48% |
| $50,000 or more | 60% | 42% | 57% |
2013 total family income:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $100,000 | 78% | 46% | 51% |
| $100,000 or more | 22% | 40% | 59% |
How often do you attend religious services?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than once a week | 10% | 22% | 76% |
| Once a week | 30% | 35% | 65% |
| A few times a month | 14% | 37% | 61% |
| A few times a year | 28% | 50% | 47% |
| Never | 16% | 61% | 37% |
How often do you attend religious services?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 40% | 31% | 68% |
| Occasionally | 42% | 46% | 52% |
| Never | 16% | 61% | 37% |
White evangelical/born-again Christians
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| White evangelical/born-again Christian | 38% | 26% | 73% |
| All others | 62% | 54% | 44% |
Do you think things in this country today are:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generally going in the right direction | 31% | 87% | 11% |
| Seriously off on the wrong track | 65% | 22% | 73% |
Which is closer to your view:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government should do more to solve problems | 35% | 80% | 17% |
| Government is doing too many things better left to businesses and individuals | 61% | 22% | 74% |
How worried are you about the direction of the nation's economy in the next year?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very worried | 37% | 23% | 75% |
| Somewhat worried | 42% | 50% | 46% |
| Not too worried | 16% | 76% | 22% |
| Not at all worried | 4% | - | - |
How worried are you about the direction of the nation's economy in the next year?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very/somewhat worried | 79% | 37% | 59% |
| Not too/not at all worried | 20% | 74% | 24% |
Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 2% | - | - |
| Good | 33% | 72% | 26% |
| Not so good | 43% | 36% | 60% |
| Poor | 21% | 14% | 84% |
Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent/good | 35% | 73% | 25% |
| Not so good/poor | 64% | 29% | 68% |
Is the U.S. economy:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting better | 24% | 80% | 17% |
| Getting worse | 38% | 19% | 77% |
| Staying about the same | 36% | 46% | 52% |
Economy is ...
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting better | 24% | 80% | 17% |
| Good and staying the same | 14% | 60% | 35% |
| Poor and staying the same | 22% | 36% | 62% |
| Getting worse | 38% | 19% | 77% |
Do you think the U.S. economic system generally:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favors the wealthy | 62% | 57% | 40% |
| Is fair to most Americans | 32% | 13% | 87% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly approve | 13% | 98% | 1% |
| Somewhat approve | 26% | 90% | 9% |
| Somewhat disapprove | 13% | 43% | 51% |
| Strongly disapprove | 47% | 6% | 91% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approve | 39% | 93% | 6% |
| Disapprove | 60% | 14% | 82% |
Is your opinion of the Democratic Party:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorable | 39% | 89% | 10% |
| Unfavorable | 57% | 9% | 89% |
Is your opinion of the Republican Party:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorable | 47% | 7% | 93% |
| Unfavorable | 49% | 74% | 23% |
How do you feel about the Tea Party movement?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly support | 14% | 10% | 89% |
| Somewhat support | 22% | 6% | 91% |
| Neutral | 28% | 40% | 59% |
| Somewhat oppose | 9% | - | - |
| Strongly oppose | 23% | 92% | 7% |
How do you feel about the Tea Party movement?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support | 36% | 8% | 90% |
| Neutral | 28% | 40% | 59% |
| Oppose | 32% | 84% | 15% |
Which comes closest to your feelings about the Obama administration:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enthusiastic | 9% | - | - |
| Satisfied, but not enthusiastic | 28% | 90% | 9% |
| Dissatisfied, but not angry | 31% | 31% | 66% |
| Angry | 30% | 6% | 92% |
Which comes closest to your feelings about the Obama administration:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | 36% | 92% | 8% |
| Negative | 61% | 19% | 79% |
Which comes closest to your feelings about Republican leaders in Congress:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enthusiastic | 7% | - | - |
| Satisfied, but not enthusiastic | 27% | 15% | 85% |
| Dissatisfied, but not angry | 37% | 49% | 48% |
| Angry | 27% | 83% | 15% |
Which comes closest to your feelings about Republican leaders in Congress:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | 34% | 13% | 87% |
| Negative | 64% | 63% | 34% |
Which ONE of these four issues is the most important facing the country?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign policy | 13% | 42% | 55% |
| Health care | 26% | 61% | 38% |
| The economy | 45% | 48% | 51% |
| Illegal immigration | 10% | 19% | 78% |
Do you think the 2010 federal health care law:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did not go far enough | 24% | 86% | 13% |
| Was about right | 19% | 85% | 14% |
| Went too far | 50% | 12% | 85% |
How do you feel about current U.S. military action against ISIS in Iraq and Syria?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approve | 55% | 47% | 51% |
| Disapprove | 36% | 40% | 55% |
Should your state legally recognize same-sex marriage?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 50% | 66% | 32% |
| No | 42% | 15% | 84% |
Do you favor or oppose raising the minimum wage?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favor | 59% | 67% | 31% |
| Oppose | 37% | 14% | 83% |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal | 45% | 58% | 39% |
| Illegal | 50% | 24% | 75% |
Should most illegal immigrants working in the United States be:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered a chance to apply for legal status | 50% | 64% | 33% |
| Deported to the country they came from | 43% | 23% | 74% |
Which comes closest to your position? Abortion should be:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all cases | 26% | 75% | 22% |
| Legal in most cases | 32% | 58% | 41% |
| Illegal in most cases | 24% | 20% | 78% |
| Illegal in all cases | 14% | 17% | 81% |
Which comes closest to your position? Abortion should be:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal | 57% | 66% | 32% |
| Illegal | 38% | 19% | 79% |
How worried are you that there will be another major terrorist attack in the U.S.?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very worried | 27% | 20% | 76% |
| Somewhat worried | 46% | 46% | 53% |
| Not too worried | 22% | 68% | 28% |
| Not at all worried | 4% | - | - |
How worried are you that there will be another major terrorist attack in the United States?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very/somewhat worried | 73% | 36% | 61% |
| Not too/not at all worried | 26% | 68% | 27% |
Was one reason for your vote for U.S. Senate today:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| To express support for Barack Obama | 15% | 86% | 13% |
| To express opposition to Barack Obama | 32% | 5% | 93% |
| Barack Obama was not a factor | 49% | 61% | 37% |
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the U.S. Senate election?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the last three days | 7% | - | - |
| In the last week | 7% | - | - |
| In the last month | 20% | 48% | 47% |
| Before that | 63% | 42% | 57% |
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the U.S. Senate election?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the last three days | 7% | - | - |
| In the last week/in the last month/before that | 91% | 44% | 53% |
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the U.S. Senate election?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the last three days/in the last week | 14% | 49% | 43% |
| In the last month/before that | 84% | 44% | 54% |
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the U.S. Senate election?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the last three days/in the last week/in the last month | 34% | 48% | 45% |
| Before that | 63% | 42% | 57% |
Did anyone contact you about voting for _____?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only Bruce Braley | 12% | 80% | 20% |
| Only Joni Ernst | 12% | 27% | 72% |
| Both Braley and Ernst | 32% | 41% | 57% |
| Neither Braley or Ernst | 42% | 45% | 52% |
Did anyone contact you about voting for Bruce Braley?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 44% | 51% | 47% |
| No | 54% | 41% | 57% |
Did anyone contact you about voting for Joni Ernst?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 44% | 37% | 61% |
| No | 54% | 53% | 45% |
Do you think Bruce Braley's positions on the issues are:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Too liberal | 45% | 4% | 94% |
| Not liberal enough | 9% | - | - |
| About right | 37% | 87% | 13% |
Do you think Joni Ernst's positions on the issues are:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Too conservative | 37% | 88% | 9% |
| Not conservative enough | 9% | - | - |
| About right | 48% | 4% | 96% |
Did either of these candidates for U.S. senator attack the other unfairly?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only Bruce Braley | 15% | 4% | 96% |
| Only Joni Ernst | 11% | 86% | 14% |
| Both of them | 50% | 51% | 46% |
| Neither of them | 16% | 38% | 61% |
Did either of these candidates for U.S. senator attack the other unfairly?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braley did | 64% | 40% | 57% |
| Braley did not | 27% | 58% | 42% |
Did either of these candidates for U.S. senator attack the other unfairly?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst did | 61% | 57% | 40% |
| Ernst did not | 30% | 22% | 78% |
How closely did you follow this year's political campaigns:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extremely closely | 17% | 39% | 60% |
| Very closely | 32% | 39% | 58% |
| Somewhat closely | 39% | 50% | 48% |
| Not too closely | 11% | 54% | 40% |
How closely did you follow this year's political campaigns:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extremely/very closely | 49% | 39% | 59% |
| Somewhat/not too closely | 50% | 51% | 46% |
Are you currently married?
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 67% | 45% | 54% |
| No | 33% | 51% | 46% |
Marital status by gender
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married men | 35% | 37% | 63% |
| Married women | 33% | 54% | 44% |
| Non-married men | 14% | 43% | 52% |
| Non-married women | 19% | 56% | 42% |
Who do you want to be the Democratic nominee in 2016? (RESULTS AMONG SELF-IDENTIFIED DEMOCRATS ONLY)
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Biden | 8% | - | - |
| Hillary Clinton | 66% | 93% | 5% |
| Elizabeth Warren | 11% | - | - |
| Someone else | 15% | - | - |
Who do you want to be the Republican nominee in 2016? (RESULTS AMONG SELF-IDENTIFIED REPUBLICANS ONLY)
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeb Bush | 14% | - | - |
| Chris Christie | 12% | - | - |
| Mike Huckabee | 19% | - | - |
| Rand Paul | 14% | - | - |
| Rick Perry | 17% | - | - |
| Someone else | 23% | - | - |
In today's election for governor, did you just vote for:
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hatch | 38% | 94% | 5% |
| Terry Branstad | 59% | 14% | 84% |
Geographic area
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Cities | 28% | 49% | 48% |
| East Central | 19% | 43% | 55% |
| Des Moines Area | 22% | 51% | 48% |
| Central | 17% | 40% | 58% |
| West | 14% | 34% | 64% |
Population of area
| Category | Total | Braley | Ernst |
|---|---|---|---|
| City over 50,000 | 36% | 55% | 43% |
| Suburbs | 23% | 40% | 58% |
| Small city and rural | 42% | 38% | 60% |