Emerson College
Coverage of Emerson College in the Nexus archive.
- New poll shows Ralph Norman ahead of Darline Graham for SC Senate seat
A new Emerson College poll shows York County lawmaker Ralph Norman leading Trump-endorsed Darline Graham by three points in the race for a South Carolina U.S. Senate seat ahead of the August 11 election.
- El-Sayed leading Stevens in Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, poll finds
A new Emerson College poll indicates Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is leading Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat. CBS News' Fin Gomez is reporting on this race and other 2026 midterm contests.
- Rep. Ralph Norman says he expects South Carolina GOP Senate primary to go to runoff amid tight polls
A new Emerson College poll indicates a close race for the Senate seat previously held by Lindsey Graham. Rep. Ralph Norman has a slight lead over Darline, Graham's sister, and discusses his campaign on 'The Takeout.' The South Carolina GOP Senate primary is expected to go to a runoff due to the tight results.
- New poll shows Democrats with 11-point lead on generic ballot
Emerson College's poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 11 points on a generic ballot, with 53% to 42%. Political strategists Mark Bednar and Mo Elleithee provided analysis.
- UNC Hussman dean to step down in August
Raul Reis will step down as dean of UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media in August to return to teaching. During his four-year tenure, the school won the Hearst National Championship annually and focused on AI integration and digital tools in education. An interim dean will be named soon.
- Tight race to fill Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, poll finds
A new poll by Queen City News and Emerson College shows no clear frontrunner in the race to replace Lindsey Graham in the South Carolina Senate, with Congressman Ralph Norman having the highest support among candidates.
- The Multi-Million-Dollar Race to Beat ‘Undecided’ in Manhattan
The NY-12 congressional race in Manhattan features multiple candidates and significant spending, but a majority of voters remain undecided in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. A recent poll shows 32% of likely voters are undecided, with Assemblymember Micah Lasher leading at 22% and Jack Schlossberg at 11%.
- Democrats seek next ObamaCare ahead of midterms amid rising health costs
The Democratic Party is pushing for new healthcare policies ahead of the midterms as rising health costs and affordability concerns persist. Healthcare ranks as a top issue for voters, with June polling from Emerson College indicating it is among the top five concerns.
- Democrats hold 10-point lead over GOP on congressional ballot: Poll
A poll by Emerson College shows Democrats with 50.3 percent support from likely voters, compared to 39.5 percent for Republicans, indicating a 10-point lead for Democrats in congressional ballot support.
- Democrats hold 10-point lead over GOP on congressional ballot: Poll
A new poll by Emerson College shows Democrats leading Republicans by 10 points in congressional support, with 50.3% and 39.5% of likely voters respectively. Ten point two percent of participants remain undecided.
- Who's running for NY-10? Full list of candidates vying for 2026 seat
The 2026 election for New York's 10th congressional district is a two-horse race between former Comptroller Brad Lander and current Congressman. A May poll by PIX11 News, Emerson College, and The Hill indicates Lander is more favored by voters.
- New poll shows California governor race down to 3 frontrunners
The California governor race has three frontrunners competing for two November runoff spots, according to the final Emerson College/Inside California Politics poll. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra leads the field with 28% support among likely voters.
- New poll shows California governor race down to 3 frontrunners
The California governor race has three frontrunners for two spots in the November runoff, according to the Emerson College/Inside California Politics poll. Xavier Becerra leads with 28% support among likely voters.
- Experienced lawmakers rise above outsiders in Manhattan congressional race
Two New York state assemblymen have moved to the top of a competitive Manhattan congressional primary. A poll shows Assemblymember Micah Lasher leading, positioning him as a key figure in the race following retiring Congressman Jerry Nadler's influence.
- Seth Moulton closing gap on progressive Democrat Ed Markey in Massachusetts Senate primary
Rep. Seth Moulton is closing in on Sen. Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Senate primary, with a new poll showing Markey leading by 5 points. Markey has the backing of the Democratic establishment and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, while Moulton has been endorsed by groups like VoteVets PAC. The primary will be held on Sept. 1.
- Cassidy trails behind Letlow, Fleming in Louisiana’s GOP Senate primary: Poll
Sen. Bill Cassidy is trailing behind John Fleming and another GOP challenger in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary, according to a new Emerson College poll. The poll shows Fleming leading with 28% support among likely voters.
- Democrats hold 10-point midterm advantage, poll finds
Emerson College polling shows Democrats leading by 10 points ahead of midterms, with analysis from former Democratic Rep. Max Rose and Republican strategist Joe Borelli.