Granite State Poll
In addition to working with individual clients on single issue polling projects, the UNH Survey Center also conducts the Granite State Poll, a quarterly survey of public opinion in the state of New Hampshire. The Granite State Poll is an omnibus survey in which interested groups, agencies, or organizations can purchase one or more questions. In this way, fixed costs are shared. The Granite State Poll is a statewide, scientific survey of public opinion and behavior concerning policy issues. Conducted quarterly, the Poll randomly interviews approximately 500 respondents from across the state.
All adult residents of New Hampshire with a working telephone (including new and unlisted numbers) are eligible for the Granite State Poll. Reports on New Hampshire public opinion written by the Center are made available to legislators, members of the executive branch and other key government officials dealing with public policy as well as the media. Of course, any proprietary data collected by the Survey Center are held in strict confidence.
Submissions from 2014
Obama's Approval Ratings Slide As Sixth Year Begins 1/28/14, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2013
NH Staying Home For Christmas 12/19/13, UNH Survey Center
Shopping On Thanksgiving Day A Turkey Idea Says NH 11/26/13, UNH Survey Center
NH Consumer Confidence Falls 11/1/13, UNH Survey Center
Granite Staters Continue To Support Legalized Gambling In NH 10/29/13, UNH Survey Center
Moderate Support For Legalizing Pot In NH, Most Oppose Gas Tax Increase 10/25/13, UNH Survey Center
Approval of Hassan and Legislature Remains High, Most Think NH Is On Right Track 10/24/13, UNH Survey Center
Obama's Job Approval Drops In NH, Congress and Tea Party Unpopular 10/23/13, UNH Survey Center
Clinton Maintains Wide Lead in 2016 NH Primary, Paul and Christie Top Cluttered GOP Field 10/22/13, UNH Survey Center
Shaheen Leads GOP Challengers In Race For NH Senate Seat 10/21/13, UNH Survey Center
Shea-Porter Ahead in NH1, NH 2 Up For Grabs 10/18/13, UNH Survey Center
NH Divided On Health Care Law, Most Don't Think It Will Affect Them 10/17/13, UNH Survey Center
New Hampshire Voters Overwhelmingly Support Political Reform 10/07/13, UNH Survey Center
NH Consumers Optimistic About NH Economy, Pessimistic About US Economy 8/26/13, UNH Survey Center
Clinton In Drivers Seat, No Clear GOP Leader For 2016 NH Primary 08/06/13, UNH Survey Center
Immigration Bill Not Likely To Influence Senate Vote 08/05/13, UNH Survey Center
NH Unhappy About Failed Gun Bill, But Unsure How Senators Voted 08/02/13, UNH Survey Center
NH Congressional Delegation Facing Tough Re-Election, Shaheen Solid 8/01/13, UNH Survey Center
Approval of Hassan and Legislature High, NH Supportive of Voter ID 7/31/13, UNH Survey Center
NH Sours on Obama's Foreign Affairs, Think Country Is On Wrong Track 7/30/13, UNH Survey Center
Confidence in NH Economy Unchanged, Growing Concerns About U.S. Economy 5/7/13, UNH Survey Center
Clinton Holds Big 2016 Lead In NH, No GOP Frontrunner 4/25/13, UNH Survey Center
Shaheen And Ayotte Remain Popular 4/24/13, UNH Survey Center
Granite Staters Still Divided On Northern Pass 4/23/13, UNH Survey Center
Opinions Divided About Extending Bar Hours To 2AM 4/23/13, UNH Survey Center
Strong Support For Medical Marijuana, Modest Support For Recreational Pot 4/22/13, UNH Survey Center
Economy Top Concern, Hassan Gains Popularity 4/18/13, UNH Survey Center
NH Favors One Casino at Rockingham Park, Little Concern That NH Image Would Suffer 4/15/13, UNH Survey Center
Gambling In NH: Better Odds of Passing 4/12/13, UNH Survey Center
Obama’s Approval Ratings In NH Drifting Down, Health Care Reform More Unpopular 4/11/13, UNH Survey Center
Clinton Early Favorite in 2016 NH Presidential Primary, No GOP Frontrunner 2/14/13, UNH Survey Center
Shaheen and Ayotte More Popular in NH 2/13/13, UNH Survey Center
High Support For Medical Marijuana, Opinions Divided About Northern Pass 2/12/13, UNH Survey Center
Gambling In NH: Odds Improve 2/11/13, UNH Survey Center
Granite Staters Support Gun Control Proposals 2/8/13, UNH Survey Center
Economy Still Top Concern In NH, Hassan Starts Out In Positive Position 2/7/13, UNH Survey Center
Despite Winning Reelection, Obama’s Approval Unchanged In NH 2/6/13, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2012
Obama Has Advantage In Final NH Poll 11/04/2012, UNH Survey Center
Dead Heat For President In NH 11/03/2012, UNH Survey Center
Close Rematches For NH Congressional Seats 10/24/2012, UNH Survey Center
Gubernatorial Race Stays Tight In New Hampshire 10/23/2012, UNH Survey Center
Obama Leads In NH 10/22/2012, UNH Survey Center
Gov. Lynch Goes Out On Top, NH Legislature Less Popular 10/15/2012, UNH Survey Center
Gubernatorial Race Stays Close In New Hampshire 10/11/2012, UNH Survey Center
Obama’s Approval Rating In NH Remains Stable 10/10/2012, UNH Survey Center
NH Race Tightens After Debate 10/09/2012, UNH Survey Center
Voters Divided On Income Tax Amendment 10/05/2012, UNH Survey Center
Gov. Lynch Remains Popular, State House & Senate Elections Close 10/04/2012, UNH Survey Center
NH Congressional Races Remain Close 10/03/2012, UNH Survey Center
Gubernatorial Race Tight In New Hampshire 10/02/2012, UNH Survey Center
Obama Opens Lead In NH 10/01/2012, UNH Survey Center
NH Voters: Obama Better For Most Groups Of Americans 9/14/2012, UNH Survey Center
Race For President In NH Remains Close, More Voters Undecided 9/13/2012, UNH Survey Center
NH Divided On Income Tax Amendment, Continue To Oppose Repeal Of Gay Marriage 8/16/2012, UNH Survey Center
Congressional Races In Granite State Remain Close 8/15/2012, UNH Survey Center
Gubernatorial Race In NH Remains Wide Open 8/14/2012, UNH Survey Center
Presidential Race Remains Close In New Hampshire 8/13/2012, UNH Survey Center
Confidence In NH Economy Unchanged 7/31/2012, UNH Survey Center
After Supreme Court Decision, Healthcare Reform Still Unpopular In NH 7/18/2012, UNH Survey Center
Obama Holds Narrow Lead Over Romney In New Hampshire 7/17/2012, UNH Survey Center
Majority See Positive Direction For New Hampshire Economy 6/08/2012, UNH Survey Center
Granite Staters Split On Races In First And Second Congressional Districts 4/26/2012, UNH Survey Center
Support For NH Legislature Remains Mixed 4/25/2012, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Keeps High Approval Ratings, Governor's Race Up For Grabs 4/24/2012, UNH Survey Center
Obama Maintains Lead Over Romney In Granite State 4/23/2012, UNH Survey Center
Views On NH Congressional Delegation Unchanged 2/8/2012, UNH Survey Center
NH Legislature Faces Tough Year, Difficult Issues 2/7/2012, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Heads Into Final Year With High Approval Ratings, Concerns About Economy Remain 2/6/2012, UNH Survey Center
Obama Approval Rating Rebounds In NH Heading Into Election Year 2/3/2012, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2011
Romney Increases Lead, Gingrich Distant 2nd In NH, Electorate Still Fluid 11/23/2011, UNH Survey Center
Granite Staters Negative On Direction Of State & Country’s Economy 11/01/2011, UNH Survey Center
NH Pessimistic About Outcome Of US Military Interventions 10/20/2011, UNH Survey Center
NH Congressmen Bass And Guinta Remain Unpopular 10/19/2011, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Still Popular, Economy Still Top Problem Facing New Hampshire 10/18/2011, UNH Survey Center
Obama Approval Rating Hits New Low In NH 10/17/2011, UNH Survey Center
NH Opposed To Repeal Of Gay Marriage 10/13/2011, UNH Survey Center
Romney Maintains Lead In 2012 NH Presidential Primary, Voters Still Undecided 10/07/2011, UNH Survey Center
New Hampshire A Great Place To Live 7/13/2011, UNH Survey Center
Bass And Guinta Underwater, Ayotte And Shaheen Popular 7/11/2011, UNH Survey Center
Economy Still Top Problem Facing Granite State 7/08/2011, UNH Survey Center
NH Pessimistic About Us Military Interventions 7/07/2011, UNH Survey Center
Obama Approval Rating Remains Low In NH 7/06/2011, UNH Survey Center
Bachmann Moves Up, But Romney Still Leads In 2012 NH Presidential Primary, Voters Undecided 7/05/2011, UNH Survey Center
New Hampshire Split On Direction Of State’s Economy 5/12/2011, UNH Survey Center
NH Senators Remain Popular, Public Divided About House Members 5/05/2011, UNH Survey Center
Romney Remains Atop Broad Republican Field In 2012 NH Presidential Primary, Voters Not Making Up Minds 5/04/2011, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Remains Popular In NH, Growing Concern About Direction Of State 5/03/2011, UNH Survey Center
Concerns About NH Budget Increase 5/02/2011, UNH Survey Center
Support For Obama Foreign Policy Slips In NH 4/29/2011, UNH Survey Center
Obama Approval Rating Continues To Slide In NH 4/28/2011, UNH Survey Center
Optimism Rising For New Hampshire’s Economy 2/22/2011, UNH Survey Center
New Hampshire Pessimistic About Afghanistan And Iraq 2/16/2011, UNH Survey Center
Romney Early Favorite In 2012 NH Presidential Primary 2/15/2011, UNH Survey Center
New Congressional Delegation Seen Favorably By NH 2/11/2011, UNH Survey Center
Obama Approval Rating In NH Remains Unchanged 2/10/2011, UNH Survey Center
Social Issues In NH: Little Support For Repeal Of Gay Marriage, Support For Parental Notification 2/9/2011, UNH Survey Center
Economic And Budget Issues Most Important Problems, Lynch Still Popular 2/8/2011, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2010
New Hampshire Concerned About Afghanistan 10/6/2010, UNH Survey Center
NH Consumer Confidence Still Low 10/5/2010, UNH Survey Center
Healthcare And Economy Drag Down Obama Approval Rating In NH 10/4/2010, UNH Survey Center