Saint Anselm College Survey Center
The Saint Anselm College Survey Center (SACSC) was founded in the wake of the 2016 election, and launched its first poll in February 2018 as the midterm elections were getting underway. Housed within the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College, the Center conducts quarterly polls of New Hampshire voter attitudes. This research supports the academic mission of the College, and provides the public at large with insight into political opinion trends that impact the state’s federal and gubernatorial elections.
The Center conducts these quarterly polls via live telephone interviews targeted at known registered voters. Sampling and weighting is performed according to a proprietary voter demographic model derived from historical voting patterns as well as response trends. All interviews are conducted by trained and certified students; the Center currently employs over 100 active pollsters. In accordance with the academic calendar, polls are conducted in mid-September (soon after the state primary in election years); late October (election years) or mid-November (off years); late January (Presidential primary years) or mid-February (off years); and mid-April.
Standard poll questions for registered voter polls include: right track/wrong track; job performance of elected officials; and image of elected officials. Likely voter polls also include image of challengers and ballot tests. Each poll also includes topical questions, including questions requested by faculty and students. Tabulated results, including weighted marginals, tables, and analysis, are publicly posted.
Beyond the research element of the Center, the polls provide participating students with a hands-on understanding of one of the most important tools used in contemporary politics. In addition, interviewing respondents gives pollsters valuable experience in interacting with unfamiliar individuals. The Center thus provides students with opportunities that also enhance their academic experience and preparedness for their post-graduation pursuits.
Poll Data
For each poll, the NHIOP will release its questionnaire, responses, and methodology statement.
- February 4-6, 2021: First Poll of the 2022 Political Cycle Finds Voter Support of Biden Carrying through from the Election
- October 23-26, 2020: Election 2020 Final Poll Shows Biden Lead Narrows
- October 1-4, 2020: October Poll Shows Biden Momentum and Volatility in the Presidential Race
- August 15-18, 2020: August Poll Points to a Steady Political Environment
- June 13-16, 2020: June Poll reveals voter Pessimism and Polarization
- April 23-27, 2020: April Poll Looks at How COVID-19 has Impacted Voter Attitudes
- January 29-February 2, 2020: Biden and Sanders Tied in New Hampshire Primary Poll
- November 13-18, 2019: Buttigieg Tops 2020 Field in Latest New Hampshire Poll
- September 25-29, 2019: Warren and Biden Head-to-Head in New Hampshire Poll
- July 10-12, 2019: July Poll Shows Biden, Harris, Warren Leading New Hampshire
- April 3-8, 2019: Biden, Sanders, Buttigieg Lead Crowded Field in April Poll
- February 6-9, 2019: Biden, Sanders, Harris Most Favorable in Saint Anselm College Poll
- October 10-15, 2018: Gubernatorial and Congressional Races Take Shape in Latest Poll
- August 15-18, 2018: August Poll Shows Voters' Impressions of Primary Candidates
- April 21-25, 2018: New Hampshire Voters Show Very Different Views of Two Former FBI Directors
- February 21-23, 2018: Survey of New Hampshire Voter Attitudes