Most U.S. adults say the abortion pill mifepristone should stay on the market, Post-ABC poll finds
The survey finds that 66 percent of U.S. adults say mifepristone should remain on the market, while 24 percent say it should be taken off the market.
By Emily GuskinBiden faces broad negative ratings at start of campaign, Post-ABC poll finds
Former president Donald Trump leads a still-forming field of candidates for the GOP nomination, receiving about twice as much support as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
By Dan Balz, Scott Clement and Emily GuskinBiden’s mental sharpness and physical health doubted, Post-ABC poll shows
Though Joe Biden, 80, and former president Donald Trump, 76, are close in age, the poll reveals strikingly different views about their capabilities.
By Maeve Reston, Scott Clement and Emily GuskinMost Americans support anti-trans policies favored by GOP, poll shows
A majority of adults say a person's gender is set from birth. Most would limit the rights of transgender children, too.
By Laura Meckler and Scott ClementAmericans split on who they’d blame if U.S. defaults, Post-ABC poll finds
As the debate over raising the debt ceiling continues, 39 percent say they would blame congressional Republicans, while 36 percent say they would blame President Biden.
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By Washington Post StaffBlack turnout dropped sharply in 2022 midterms, Census survey finds
Black voter turnout in the 2022 election fell by nearly 10 percentage points from 2018, a decline that might have hurt Democratic candidates in some midterm contests.
By Scott Clement and Lenny BronnerWhy are Americans shooting strangers and neighbors? ‘It all goes back to fear.’
Republicans say crime is rising, even though the numbers paint a more complicated picture. Experts say that anxiety might help explain the recent spate of shootings.
By Danielle Paquette, John D. Harden and Scott ClementMost Va. voters see equal opportunities in public schools, poll finds
A majority polled say the schools perform “somewhat” or “very” well in providing equal opportunity for students across racial and economic groups.
By Karina Elwood and Scott ClementD.C. faces big challenges as remote work demand persists, poll finds
The results illustrate the sea change in remote work habits as local leaders aim to boost activity in commercial corridors.
By Michael Brice-Saddler, Scott Clement and Emily GuskinPoll: Va. voters support using surplus on mental health, schools and tax cuts — but not for corporations
A Post-Schar poll finds Virginia voters in favor of using surplus revenue to support individual tax cuts as well as spending for schools, mental health and more.
By Gregory S. Schneider, Laura Vozzella and Emily GuskinWhere are the worst drivers, best restaurants in the D.C. area? The poll data are in.
The poll set about trying to shed light on that question and a handful of others, including whether Northern Virginia, the District or its Maryland suburbs have the best restaurants, schools, shopping or parks.
By Michael Laris, Lauren Lumpkin, Emily Guskin and Scott ClementVirginia voters divided on direction of the state, Post-Schar poll finds
Virginia voters are divided on direction of the state, a Washington Post-Schar School poll found. Voters say they don't want Youngkin to run for president.
By Gregory S. Schneider, Laura Vozzella and Emily GuskinCommanders’ potential sale comes amid plummeting popularity, poll finds
Fifteen percent of Washington-area residents call the Commanders their favorite professional sports team, compared with 31 percent in 2010.
By Rick Maese and Scott ClementWhy do Americans own AR-15s?
The Washington Post and Ipsos asked nearly 400 AR-15 owners why they own the rifle, what they use it for and how often they fire it. Here's what the poll found.
By Emily Guskin, Aadit Tambe and Jon GerbergMost trans adults say transitioning made them more satisfied with their lives
The Post-KFF survey is the largest, nongovernmental survey of transgender Americans using randomized sampling methods.
By Casey Parks, Emily Guskin and Scott ClementThe biggest decider of who backs a TikTok ban? If they use TikTok.
As D.C. pushes for action against TikTok, a Washington Post poll found more Americans support a ban of the app and have concerns over the company's links to China.
By Heather Kelly, Cristiano Lima, Emily Guskin and Scott ClementD.C. region views Metro positively despite recent struggles, poll shows
The results indicate that despite Metro’s efforts to lure customers back, much is outside the agency’s control as it tries to bridge a budget gap.
By Justin George and Emily GuskinMore than 3 in 4 D.C. residents feel safe, Post-Schar School poll finds
Residents in the Maryland and Virginia suburbs say they feel safer than those living in the nation’s capital.
By Emily Davies, Scott Clement and Emily GuskinA poll asked if it’s ‘OK to be white.’ Here’s why the phrase is loaded.
Scholars raise questions about the Rasmussen poll that Scott Adams cited in the racist rant that led to "Dilbert’s" cancellation.
By Marisa Iati and Scott ClementFeeling ‘overwhelmed’ and ‘fatigue,’ some GOP voters look beyond Trump
In recent focus groups of persuadable Republican primary voters from key early states, most stood by their past support for Trump, but the future was a different issue.
By Michael Scherer, Scott Clement and Emily Guskin