Archived Polls
Fall 2023
October 2023, Part 1 (PDF)
Baltimore City voters were asked their opinions about key city officials, entities,
and issues facing Baltimore City; their opinions about the direction of and optimism
toward Baltimore City; and their local media consumption.
October 2023, Part 2 (PDF)
Baltimore City residents were asked their opinions about the Baltimore Orioles and
Orioles Chairman and CEO John Angelos.
Spring 2023
May 2023, Part 1 (PDF)
Maryland residents were asked their opinions on Gov. Wes Moore, President Joe Biden,
and the Maryland General Assembly; the direction and the economic conditions of the
state; current and expected cannabis use; and transportation preferences.
May 2023, Part 2 (PDF)
Maryland residents were asked their opinions on legalized sports betting and Major
League Baseball.
October 2023, Part 1 (PDF)
Baltimore City voters were asked their opinions about key city officials, entities,
and issues facing Baltimore City; their opinions about the direction of and optimism
toward Baltimore City; and their local media consumption.
October 2023, Part 2 (PDF)
Baltimore City residents were asked their opinions about the Baltimore Orioles and
Orioles Chairman and CEO John Angelos.
Fall 2022
September 2022 (PDF)
Maryland residents were asked their opinions on the direction and the economic conditions
of the state, the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, race relations, approaches to addressing
crime, and educational issues, as well as their views toward Gov. Larry Hogan, President
Joe Biden, and former President Donald J. Trump. Likely voters were asked for their
candidate preferences in the upcoming statewide general election contests.
Summer 2022
June 2022, Part 1 (PDF)
Maryland voters were asked their opinions on the direction of the state, economic
conditions, political figures and entities, key policy issues, the state of American
democracy, elections, and the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
June 2022, Part 2 (PDF)
Maryland voters were asked about their candidate preferences in the upcoming primary
contests for attorney general and state comptroller.
Spring 2022
March 2022, Part 1 (PDF)
Maryland residents were asked about their views on state priorities, direction, and
spending; their perceptions on the current economic situation; and the legalization
of recreational marijuana. Residents were also asked to rate Gov. Larry Hogan and
President Joe Biden.
March 2022, Part 2 (PDF)
Maryland residents were asked about the coronavirus, including their views on how
state and local officials and the Centers for Disease Control have handled the pandemic,
their concern about contracting COVID-19 or a close family member contracting COVID-19,
and the pace at which related mandates and restrictions are ending. Residents were
also asked about the impact of climate change on several key items.
Fall 2021
October 2021, Part 1 (PDF)
Maryland residents were polled about their views on various statewide issues, including
the direction of the state, the current economic situation, and Gov. Larry Hogan,
as well as their views on President Joe Biden and Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen.
Residents were also asked their views on the legalization of recreational marijuana
and abortion, government spending, visiting a state park, and whether Maryland was
a Northern or Southern state.
October 2021, Part 2 (PDF)
Maryland residents were polled about the COVID-19 pandemic, including their views
on Gov. Larry Hogan’s handling of the coronavirus, whether they have received the
vaccine, their concern for themselves or a close family member getting the coronavirus,
and when they expect to return to return to their normal, pre-COVID lives.
October 2021, Part 3 (PDF)
Maryland registered voters were polled about what kind of candidate they prefer looking
ahead to the 2022 gubernatorial race; voters were also asked what policy issue they
expect to be the most important to them in determining their vote.
Spring 2021
March 2021 Part 1 (PDF)
Maryland residents were polled about their views on the COVID-19 pandemic, including
Gov. Larry Hogan’s handling of the coronavirus, and on the pace of reopening, its
financial impact, and whether individual actions can help stop the spread of the virus.
Residents were also asked about the emotional impact of the pandemic.
March 2021 Part 2 (PDF)
Maryland residents were asked their views on various statewide issues, including the
direction of and most important issue facing the state, satisfaction with American
democracy, and their opinions of Gov. Larry Hogan, the Maryland General Assembly,
and President Joe Biden. Residents were also asked their views toward the legalization
of recreational marijuana.
Fall 2020
October 2020 Part 1 (PDF)
Maryland residents were polled about their candidate preferences in the upcoming United
States presidential race. Voters were also asked to rate each major party’s presidential
and vice presidential candidate and whether they planned to cast their ballots in
person or by mail.
October 2020 Part 2 (PDF)
Maryland residents were asked about their views on statewide issues, including the
direction of and most important issue facing the state and their opinions toward Gov.
Larry Hogan. Residents were also polled on their views on police, the Black Lives
Matter movement, the Democratic and Republican parties, and several police reform
proposals.
October 2020 Part 3 (PDF)
Maryland residents were asked their views on the COVID-19 pandemic, including Gov.
Larry Hogan’s handling of the coronavirus, and on the pace of reopening, its financial
impact, and whether individual actions can help stop the spread of the virus. Residents
were also asked about the emotional impact of the pandemic.
Spring 2020
February 2020 Press Advisory (PDF)
This poll asked Maryland residents about their views on early spring vs. one big snowstorm.
February 2020 Part 1 (PDF)
Maryland residents were polled on their views on various statewide issues, including
the direction of and most important issue facing the state, how they viewed Maryland
as a place to live and work, and their opinions toward Gov. Larry Hogan, the Maryland
General Assembly, the Kirwan Commission, public education, and taxes. Residents were
also asked whether they were concerned about an outbreak of a disease like the Coronavirus.
February 2020 Part 2 (PDF)
Maryland Democratic likely voters were asked about their presidential primary, how
they viewed each Democratic presidential candidate, and their preferences toward candidate
ideology and electability versus closeness of position on issues. The poll also asked
all Maryland likely voters their preferences in general election matchups between
President Donald Trump and each of the Democratic candidates.
Fall 2019
September 2019 Press Advisory (PDF)—This poll asked Maryland residents about their favorite season.
September 2019 Part 1 (PDF)—This poll asked Maryland residents their views on the direction of and most important issue facing the state and the current and future economic situation in Maryland; Gov. Larry Hogan; state spending; the Kirwan Commission; and funding improvements in public education, roads and highways, and public transportation.
September 2019 Part 2 (PDF)—This poll asked Maryland residents about their views toward President Donald Trump’s job performance; former President Barack Obama; the Democratic and Republican Parties; the Affordable Care Act; capitalism and socialism; climate change; and Medicare-for-all. The poll also asked about America’s openness to people from all over the world and their satisfaction with American democracy.
September 2019 Part 3 (PDF)—This poll asked Maryland Democratic likely voters who they are currently planning to vote for in the Maryland Democratic presidential primary and their preferences toward candidate ideology and electability versus closeness of position on issues. The poll also asked Maryland Democratic likely voters how they viewed each candidate.
Spring 2019
February 2019 Press Advisory (PDF)—This poll asked Maryland residents about their opinions toward Old Bay Seasoning.
February 2019 Part 1 (PDF)—This poll asked Marylanders about their opinions toward raising minimum wage, legalizing recreational marijuana, and banning Styrofoam containers.
February 2019 Part 2 (PDF)—This poll asked Marylanders about their trust in state government and their opinions toward the direction of the state, the Maryland economy, and Gov. Larry Hogan.
Fall 2018
September 2018 Part 1 (PDF)—The Goucher Poll asked Maryland residents about their opinions toward the direction of the state, taxes, personal financial situations, health care, taxes, Gov. Larry Hogan, President Donald Trump, minimum wage, and the legalization of recreational marijuana.
September 2018 Part 2 (PDF)—The Goucher Poll asked Maryland likely voters for their opinions regarding candidates for Maryland governor, attorney general, and U.S. Senate.
Spring 2018
April Release (PDF)—The Goucher Poll asked Maryland residents about their opinions toward the role of government and political compromise; confidence in elected officials to handle different issues; Maryland’s current direction and economic situation; and about Governor Larry Hogan, Comptroller Peter Franchot, Attorney General Brian Frosh, President Donald Trump and the 2018 gubernatorial election. Marylander’s view of Major League Baseball was also assessed.
Winter 2018
Poll Release #1 (PDF)—The Goucher Poll asked Maryland residents about their opinions toward Governor Larry Hogan, the direction of the state, President Donald Trump and Congress.
Poll Release #2 (PDF)—The Goucher Poll asked Maryland residents about their opinions on opioid addiction, the Maryland General Assembly and term limits, state government spending, a proposed ban on youth tackle football, and Baltimore as the economic engine of the state and the responsibility for the conditions of some Baltimore City public schools.
Poll Release #3 (PDF)—The Goucher Poll asked Maryland residents for their opinions toward the Democrats current running for Governor of Maryland and US Senate.
Fall 2017
Poll Release #1—Race, Immigration, and Hurricanes
Marylanders support DACA, have confidence in state government to handle a natural disaster, and divide along racial lines on Confederate statue removal.
Poll Release #2—Gov. Hogan popularity, direction of the state, Pres. Trump, and Congress
Governor Hogan maintains strong approval ratings; Marylanders have a positive view of Maryland’s economic situation
Poll Release #3—Democratic Primary Candidates, Issues, and Ideologies
The Democratic Primary is wide open.
Spring 2017
Topics include Governor Hogan approval ratings, perceptions of President Trump and
his influence on Maryland politics, and statewide policy issues.
Press Release and Poll Results #1 (PDF) (Popularity of President, Senators, and U.S. Congress)
Press Release and Poll Results #2 (PDF) (Views toward Larry Hogan, Maryland General Assembly, and the direction of the State; Governor Hogan and the "Trump Effect"; Time Spent Addressing National Politics and President Trump's Executive Actions; Paid Sick Leave and the Minimum Wage; Other Statewide Policy Issues-Legalization of Marijuana, Redistricting, Fracking, Education Funding, and Transportation Focus)
Fall 2016
The Goucher Poll asked likely Maryland voters for their opinions regarding candidates for the US Senate race to replace retiring Senator Barbara Mikulski, and regarding candidates in the US Presidential race. Likely voters were also asked about their frequency of political conversation and how many of their close friends were Republicans or Democrats.
Field Dates: September 17 to 20, 2016
Press Release and Poll Results (PDF) (Senate and Presidential Candidates, political conversations and friends)
Press Release and Poll Results #2 (PDF) (Gov. Hogan popularity, fracking, Post-Labor Day school start, divided government, Zika virus, Pres. Obama popularity)
Spring 2016
The Goucher Poll asked Maryland residents for their perceptions of Governor Larry
Hogan and the Maryland General Assembly; trust in state government; the most important
issue facing and the direction of the state; Maryland as a place to live, work, and
retire; transportation priorities; redistricting; marijuana; education funding; proposal
to fund the removal of vacant buildings in Baltimore City; views of the Maryland Democratic
Party and Maryland Republican Party; perceptions toward women in public office and
communities and their police. Goucher Poll also asked likely Democratic voters for
their opinions about the Democratic Presidential and Senatorial primaries.
Field Dates: February 13 to February 17, 2016
Press Release and Poll Results (PDF) (Gov. Hogan and Maryland)
Press Release #2 and Poll Results (PDF) (Democratic Presidential and Senatorial Primaries)
Fall 2015
The Goucher Poll asked Maryland residents for their perceptions of elected officials and institutions; Governor Hogan's handling of key statewide issues; the most important issues facing Maryland, the direction of the state, and their personal financial situation; redistricting; the proposed post-Labor Day start to public schools; marijuana; confederate memorials; immigration; communities and their police; and attention paid to the events surrounding the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore City.
Field Dates: September 26th-30th 2015
Press Release and Poll Results (PDF)
Press Release #2 and Poll Results-Democratic Primary (PDF)
AAPOR Transparency Initiative Compliance
Spring 2015
The Goucher Poll asked Maryland residents for their perspectives regarding perceptions of elected officials and institutions; most important issues and direction of the state; redistricting; state budgetary priorities; potential presidential runs of Martin O'Malley, Bob Ehrlich, and Ben Carson; key environmental issues, including fracking, the "rain tax," and sources of pollution; transportation issues, including support for the Red and Purple Lines; and other issues being considered by the Maryland General Assembly.
Field Dates: February 15th-19th 2015
Press Release (PDF)
Fall 2014 "Polling for the Public Good" Series: Maryland State Parks
In addition to its regular release of data that reflect the most pressing statewide issues, the Goucher Poll also works with community partners in the "Polling for the Public Good" series. Through partnerships with government and nonprofit entities, additional questions are included in the poll to shed light on issues that provide collective benefits to Marylanders. These poll data are the result of a collaborative research project with the Maryland Park Service on resident perceptions of Maryland state parks.
Field Dates: Sept. 28th - Oct. 2nd
The Fall 2014 Goucher Poll will survey Maryland residents on several key environmental issues, as well perceptions of elected officials, political parties, and other items.
Media Advisory Fall 2014 (PDF)
Press Release #1 (PDF)
Press Release #2 (PDF)
Spring 2014
Field Dates: March 2-6 2014
Issues covered in this poll include: marijuana; minimum wage; anti-discrimination bill; campaign finance; gubernatorial race; healthcare; and perceptions of public officials.
Press Release #1 (PDF)
Press Release #2 (PDF)
Press Release #3 (PDF)
Fall 2013
Field Dates: October 27-31 2013
Important issues covered in this poll include: approval ratings of President Barack Obama, Congress, Governor Martin O'Malley, and political parties; name recognition and preferred characteristics of Maryland gubernatorial candidates; direction and economic conditions of the state; the new health care law; minimum wage and state pensions; gay marriage; gun laws; immigration; and marijuana.
Press Release #1 (PDF)
Press Release #2 (PDF)
Fall 2013 "Polling for the Public Good" Series: Maryland State Parks
In addition to its regular release of data that reflect the most pressing statewide issues, the Goucher Poll also works with community partners in the "Polling for the Public Good" series. Through partnerships with government and nonprofit entities, additional questions are included in the poll to shed light on issues that provide collective benefits to Marylanders. These poll data are the result of a collaborative research project with the Maryland Park Service on resident perceptions of Maryland state parks.
Spring 2013
Field Dates: March 3-7 2013
Important statewide issues that will be covered in this latest poll include: approval ratings of President Barack Obama, Senator Barbara Mikulski, Senator Ben Cardin, Governor Martin O'Malley, Congress, and the Maryland General Assembly; trust in government; direction of the state; transportation issues, including transportation projects and speed cameras; gun control; the death penalty; and hydraulic fracturing/fracking.
Press Release #1 (PDF)
Press Release #2 (PDF)
Press Release #3 (PDF)
Fall 2012
Field Dates: October 21-25 2012
The first Goucher Poll surveyed Maryland citizens on several key issues including gambling, gay marriage, immigration, state spending and taxation, and general evaluations of public officials.