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MSN Jun 24, 2026
Ted Cruz gets bad news from recent polls as fellow Republican says Texas senator still 'wants to be the next president'
Overton Insights' survey of 1,377 respondents, conducted May 16 to May 20, found Vance leading the Republican primary field at 39% to Rubio's 32%, with Cruz registering zero percent support.
Newsweek / Yahoo News Jun 14, 2026
JD Vance predicts Trump will be 'very supportive' of eventual 2028 decision
A poll from Overton Insights "gave California Governor Gavin Newsom a five-point edge over the vice president," while other surveys showed Vance trailing Harris, Buttigieg, and Ocasio-Cortez in hypothetical 2028 matchups.
Reason June 2026
The Draft Is Unpopular. Registration Becomes Automatic in December Anyway.
Roughly two-thirds of Americans oppose a military draft, including 41% of Republicans, according to Overton Insights. Opposition spans every demographic group polled, across party, gender, age and race.
Newsweek June 2026
Gretchen Whitmer Not Running in 2028: What Democratic Primary Polls Show
Here is a look at where Whitmer stood in the latest 2028 Democratic primary polls: Overton Insights, Emerson College, McLaughlin and Associates.
The Center Square May 2026
Poll shows Americans opposed to legalized sports wagering
31% support vs. 47% oppose legal sports betting, with opposition crossing party lines, according to Overton Insights. The poll asked 1,377 registered voters questions between May 16 and 20.
The Center Square May 2026
Poll says taxpayer funds shouldn't go to public college athletic departments
Just 19% support taxpayer funding for college athletics while 56% oppose it, a rare cross-party consensus, according to Overton Insights. The poll asked 1,377 registered voters questions between May 16 and 20.
The Center Square May 2026
Poll: Voters have unfavorable opinions of Owens, Shapiro, Kirk, Pratt
Net favorability underwater for Shapiro (-27), Kirk (-26) and Owens (-23), according to a new poll from Overton Insights that asked 1,377 registered voters questions between May 16 and 20.
Washington Examiner May 2026
Rising gas prices could cost Republicans with voters, new poll shows
57% of voters, and 64% of independents, say high gas prices make them less likely to support the GOP, according to an Overton Insights poll.
Florida Politics May 2026
Poll: Marco Rubio ahead of JD Vance in 2028 head-to-head ballot test
In a binary matchup, Rubio leads Vance 42% to 36%, with Rubio dominant among Hispanic and under-55 Republicans, according to Overton Insights.
Legal Sports Report / CDC Gaming May 2026
Poll finds more oppose legalized sports betting than support it
More Americans oppose legalized sports betting than support it, according to Overton Insights. The finding caught the attention of industry trade press independently of the broader news cycle.
Salt Lake Tribune Feb 25, 2026
LDS and other Utahns on whether they would vote for Trump today, views of state politicians
Substantive and statistically viable surveys of Latter-day Saints can be hard to come by, and nearly all the ones that exist represent attempts to summarize nationwide trends within the faith.
Salt Lake Tribune Feb 20, 2026
Utahns dislike TV's "Mormon Wives," blame developers for high housing costs and are OK with tanking
Polls aren't perfect, and this one certainly has limitations, but they do give us a better understanding than just our anecdotal bubbles or, worse, guessing.
Daily Herald (Provo) / Central Utah Daily Herald Feb 12, 2026
Guest opinion: Utah's housing crisis is real, and voters want reform
Housing affordability is an issue for nearly all Utahns. In our recent Libertas Institute/Overton Insights poll of 1,000 registered voters in Utah, voter sentiment is broadly aligned on the issue of housing, with 93% saying housing affordability is a concern.
Washington Examiner Jan 19, 2026
California gubernatorial hopefuls have a Gavin Newsom problem
A recent poll by Overton Insights of 1,200 registered voters has Newsom leading Vice President J.D. Vance by three percentage points in a hypothetical 2028 matchup, adding to his positioning as the counterweight to the Trump administration.
College Fix Dec 2, 2025
Just 14% of voters think bachelor's degree is worth the cost, survey finds
Many Americans no longer believe that colleges produce enough benefits worth the time, money, and effort to receive a degree, according to a new survey of 1,200 registered voters. The Overton Insights poll asked respondents if they thought a bachelor's degree today was worth the cost. Only 14 percent said yes.
Florida Politics Nov 11, 2025
Poll shows Ron DeSantis' 2028 hopes may be alive, especially with 'liberal' Republicans
Though some 2028 presidential surveys are bad news for Gov. Ron DeSantis, other polls paint a prettier picture. According to Overton Insights, DeSantis is in a strong third place with double-digit support in their projection of the GOP nomination fight. Vice President JD Vance leads the hypothetical field with 34% of the vote, followed by Donald Trump Jr. at 22%.
Washington Examiner Nov 11, 2025
Newsom leads Vance in potential 2028 presidential matchup: Poll
California Gov. Gavin Newsom leads Vice President JD Vance by three percentage points in an early potential head-to-head matchup for president in 2028, according to a new poll from Overton Insights. The poll asked 1,200 registered voters their thoughts on a series of questions.
TMZ Nov 14, 2025
J.D. Vance Says He'll Talk To Trump About a Presidential Run
According to a new poll from Overton Insights, Vance has the support of 34% of Republican voters nationwide compared to other potential contenders in the party. Rubio only has 7% support.
New York Post Nov 14, 2025
JD Vance reveals thoughts about possible 2028 presidential run
As the second Trump administration nears the end of its first year, Vance is the clear favorite to be the 2028 GOP standard-bearer. According to a new poll from Overton Insights released this week, the former senator from Ohio would get the support of 34% of Republican primary voters in a hypothetical nationwide contest.
Yahoo News / The Center Square Nov 11, 2025
Poll: Newsom leads Vance in potential 2028 presidential matchup
California Gov. Gavin Newsom leads Vice President J.D. Vance by three percentage points in an early potential head-to-head matchup for president in 2028, according to a new poll from Overton Insights. The poll asked 1,200 registered voters who think of themselves as Democrats, Republicans and Independents their thoughts on a series of questions.
The Advocate / Times-Picayune Aug 1, 2025
Ron Faucheux: JD Vance's complicated path to the presidency
He leads Democrat Pete Buttigieg, the former transportation secretary, by a single point, 44% to 43%. Vance tops two other Democrats by three points: he leads Gavin Newsom 45% to 42%, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 44% to 41%. An Overton Insights poll from late June has Harris leading Vance 45% to 42%.
Black Enterprise Aug 2, 2025
Obama Beats Trump In Hypothetical Third Term Matchup
In similar theoretical matchups, Trump narrowly defeated both former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Joe Biden, according to the same poll. Favorability ratings also showed Obama ahead at 59%, compared to Trump's 44%.
Newsweek Jul 31, 2025
Barack Obama Defeats Trump by Double-Digit Margin in New Hypothetical Poll
Former presidential candidate and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Joe Biden did not fare as strongly in hypothetical matchups, according to the same Overton Insights survey.
The Independent (UK) Jul 31, 2025
Obama destroys Trump in head-to-head race if both were to run for a third term in 2028, poll finds
For 2028, other potential Democrat challengers did not fare as strongly. Per the poll, Trump would narrowly defeat both former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Biden in similar hypothetical matchups.
Newsweek / Miami Herald Jul 10, 2025
Trump's Approval Rating Plunges Underwater in Key States He Won
A separate survey by Targoz Market Research and Overton Insights, conducted June 23-26 among 1,200 registered voters, put Trump's net approval even deeper than the ActiVote numbers, as his numbers fell below water in states he carried in 2024.
Newsweek / Miami Herald Jul 9, 2025
Donald Trump's Approval Rating Is Slipping
A separate survey by Targoz Market Research and Overton Insights, conducted June 23 to June 26 among 1,200 registered voters, put Trump's net approval even deeper underwater, as his numbers continued to slide across multiple pollsters.
Newsweek Jul 8, 2025
Donald Trump's Approval Rating With College Students Gets a Boost
A survey by Targoz Market Research and Overton Insights conducted from June 23 to 26 put Trump's net approval at -11 points, with 43 percent approving and 57 percent disapproving, even as the college-student numbers offered a slight uptick.
Newsweek / Miami Herald Jul 4, 2025
Donald Trump Gets Polling Boost From Hispanics
A separate survey by Targoz Market Research and Overton Insights, conducted June 23 to 26 among 1,200 registered voters, put Trump's net approval even deeper underwater at -11 points, while showing relative improvement among Hispanic voters compared to his previous numbers.
Newsweek / Miami Herald Jul 3, 2025
Donald Trump's Approval Rating Plummets With Republicans
The latest Overton Insights/Targoz Market Research poll, conducted between June 23 and 26 among 1,200 registered voters, shows a notable decline. In June, Trump's approval stood at 79 percent with 19 percent disapproving, a drop from March when his approval reached 86 percent.
Newsweek / Miami Herald Jul 3, 2025
Donald Trump's Approval Rating Underwater Across Multiple Polls
A separate survey by Targoz Market Research and Overton Insights, conducted June 23 to 26 among 1,200 registered voters, put Trump's net approval even deeper underwater at -11 points, with 43 percent approving and 54 percent disapproving.
Florida Politics Jul 2, 2025
Ron DeSantis surges to best level in weeks in 2028 Republican presidential survey
Gov. Ron DeSantis may be able to make a mark in 2028 after all, with yet another poll showing him above single digits. A new survey from Overton Insights shows the Florida Governor with 11% support, good for third place and marginally ahead of fellow Florida man Marco Rubio.
AOL / The Center Square Jul 2, 2025
Poll: American voters don't want data centers built in their communities
Most U.S. voters oppose having data centers built in their community and even more oppose the data centers if tax incentives are awarded to have them built, according to Overton Insights.
AOL / The Center Square Jul 2, 2025
Poll: Harris favored over Vance in hypothetical 2028 presidential election
Harris was favored by 45% of respondents, Vance by 42% and 12% were undecided in a poll where Overton Insights asked 1,200 registered voters questions between June 23 and 26.
Economic Times Apr 9, 2025
Dream fight: Poll reveals stunning Donald Trump vs. Barack Obama showdown results
More than two terms hasn't stopped the chatter, especially after recent comments from President Trump. The Overton Insights poll of 1,200 registered voters reveals who would come out ahead in the hypothetical matchup.
The Independent (UK) Apr 9, 2025
New poll shows who would win between Trump and Obama if they are allowed to run for a third term
Trump was pressed last week on the hypothetical faceoff in the wake of his proclamation that he could find a way to serve a third term. Trump said he would "love" to face Obama, but the numbers from Overton Insights suggest he should be careful what he wishes for.
Newsweek Apr 8, 2025
Donald Trump's Chances of Winning Third Term vs Barack Obama: Poll
President Donald Trump would lose to former President Barack Obama in a hypothetical election, according to a new poll.
AOL / The Center Square Apr 7, 2025
Poll: Obama would lead Trump if 3rd presidential term was allowed
Former President Barack Obama would lead President Donald Trump 53% to 47% if the 22nd Amendment were revised to allow them to run for a third term, according to a new poll from Overton Insights.
Florida Politics Apr 7, 2025
Ron DeSantis rebounds in 2028 GOP polling with double-digit support
Gov. Ron DeSantis may be able to make a mark in 2028 after all, with yet another poll showing him above single digits. A new survey from Overton Insights shows the Florida Governor with 11% support, good for third place and marginally ahead of fellow Florida man Marco Rubio.
The Center Square Apr 5, 2025
Poll: Voters split on whether tariffs are good for the U.S. economy
Americans are split on the impact of tariffs, with 21% saying they help the economy, 38% saying they hurt and 34% saying they make no difference, according to Overton Insights.
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Overton Insights Poll: May 2026

The May 2026 Overton Insights poll finds that Vance and Buttigieg lead respective primaries, Newsom starts as favorite over Vance in the presidential race, and Owens, Shapiro, and Kirk are all unpopular among voters.

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May 28, 2026

Overton Insights Poll: Utah January 2026

New Overton Insights poll finds voters in Utah disapprove of the Utah 2034 Winter Olympics Logo, are optimistic about a Jazz rebuild, strongly dislike The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives show, and broadly support microschools, small local daycares and property rights issues.

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January 28, 2026

Overton Insights Poll: November 2025

New Overton Insights poll finds California Governor Gavin Newsom leads Vice President J.D. Vance in a hypothetical 2028 Presidential matchup by slim margins, Vance’s still leads Trump Jr. for the Republican nomination. More voters feel “politically homeless,” microschools find overwhelming support, and Sydney Sweeney has a positive approval rating.

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November 11, 2025