Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center

state-of-the-state-pix
Feb 27, 2017

Does Goucher poll show a session slump for Hogan?

The most recent job approval numbers are the first sign of a decline — though still high for an elected official —since Hogan took office. Since the fall, Hogan has seen his approval ratings surpass the 70 percent margin.

Natural Gas, fracking
Sep 26, 2016

Marylanders divided on fracking

Marylanders remain divided on the issue of banning a controversial natural gas extraction process. A poll released Monday by the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center at Goucher College found […]

1a General Assembly Opening 2016 069lMF copy
Sep 25, 2016

The friendship gap

Political birds of a feather tend to flock together but a recent poll finds one members of one party report a higher percentage of friends in the opposition.

Christopher Van Hollen
Sep 22, 2016

Van Hollen, Clinton lead comfortably in Goucher Md. poll

The Democratic Party nominees for U.S. Senate and President lead their Republican opponents by a 2-1 margin with a little more than one month before the November election.

General Assembly Opening 2016 081lMF copy
Feb 23, 2016

Hogan ‘manages’ for high job approval rating

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan continues to ride high when it comes to the public perception of his job performance even as Democrats are more trusted to run government overall, according to a new poll released by the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center at Goucher College.

General Assembly Opening 2015MF228
Feb 25, 2015

Poll: Marylanders optimistic but undecided on Hogan

More than four in 10 Marylanders haven't made up their minds about Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, but many express optimism about the direction of the state after just his first month in office.

Environment Poll Illustration
Oct 8, 2014

Marylanders speak out about environmental issues

A majority of Marylanders say natural gas hydraulic fracturing poses serious environmental concerns and would support banning its use in the state.

Oct 7, 2014

Economy, jobs, taxes on Marylanders’ minds

The election of Maryland's next governor could turn on so-called pocket book issues.

Ocean City Sign
Oct 7, 2014

Poll finds overwhelming support for post-Labor Day school start

An overwhelming number of Maryland residents support efforts to delay the start of the state school year until after Labor Day.

Larry Hogan, Anthony Brown
Oct 7, 2014

The Unknowns

A large number of Maryland residents—Democrats and Republicans—have no opinion of the two major party candidates for governor and the polls suggest those same residents may not car

mdpetitionstransgenderkickoff
May 13, 2014

Transgender referendum may hinge on bathroom question

A new poll finds Americans generally support transgender anti-discrimination laws but it dwindles when people are told biological men may be allowed to use women's bathrooms.