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Monmouth University closing Polling Institute
Established and led by Patrick Murray, the university center is revered nationwide for its accuracy and transparency. The changes also precede major local elections this November for governor and the Assembly.
Monmouth Poll examines New Jerseyans’ feelings on World Cup 26
“The World Cup buzz is certainly bigger in the region where the matches will be held,” said Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute. “South Jersey residents are probably more interested in the games that will be played in Philadelphia than in East Rutherford.”
Monmouth Poll: Wawa, QuickChek or 7-Eleven?
While one of the popular convenience stores has New Jersey roots, residents ranked the 60-year-old brand from neighboring Pennsylvania first in the pack.
Murphy job rating holds firm in new Monmouth Poll
“The prevailing opinion is that Murphy does a decent job keeping an eye on the books, but there is disagreement on where he chooses to focus his efforts,” said Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute.
Poll: Support for NJ’s single-use plastic bag ban dips slightly
A month before the policy went into effect in April 2022, just 38% of residents brought their own bags when grocery shopping; now, 89% do, according to the latest survey from Monmouth University.
Offshore wind loses support in latest Monmouth poll
“There was a time when wind energy was not really a political issue,” said Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute. “It consistently received widespread bipartisan support for more than a decade. That is no longer the case.”
Murphy approval dips in new Monmouth poll
The governor wasn't the only leader who saw a drop in confidence among residents, according to results from the Monmouth University Polling Institute.
Murphy approval rating holds steady in new Monmouth poll
“Murphy seems to be holding course. His rating is above water in a state where Democrats have a registration advantage, but he doesn’t seem to have broken through yet with a major legacy item that New Jerseyans point to as a hallmark of his administration,” said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute.
