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 2009
Shaheen and Gregg Both Viewed Favorably by Most of New Hampshire 2/20/2009, UNH Survey Center
Consumer Confidence at an All-Time Low in New Hampshire 2/19/2009, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Maintains High Approval Ratings, Economy Top Issue 2/17/2009, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Maintains High Approval Ratings, Economy Top Issue 2/17/2009, UNH Survey Center
Obama Begins Presidency with High Marks in NH 2/16/2009, UNH Survey Center
Looming Budget Deficit Fails to Capture Attention of NH Public 2/11/2009, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2008
Bush Heading Out of Office with Dismal Approval Ratings in NH 10/01/2008, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Heading Toward Reelection, Economy Tops NH Concerns 9/25/2008, UNH Survey Center
NH 1st District Race Close, Hodes Leads in 2nd District 9/24/2008, UNH Survey Center
NH Senate Race Still Close 9/23/2008, UNH Survey Center
McCain with Slight NH Edge, Many Voters Still Undecided 9/22/2008, UNH Survey Center
Year After Surge, NH Sees No Light at End of Iraq Tunnel 8/13/2008, UNH Survey Center
Sour Economy Keeps Bush Approval Ratings Low 7/31/2008, UNH Survey Center
Consumer Confidence in NH Continues to Slip 7/28/2008, UNH Survey Center
Economy Top NH Concern, Lynch Approval Stays High 7/24/2008, UNH Survey Center
NH Senate Race Narrows 7/23/2008, UNH Survey Center
Obama Holds Slim Lead in NH, Many Voters Still Trying to Decide 7/21/2008, UNH Survey Center
Consumer Confidence in NH At New Lows 5/29/2008, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Still Low in NH 5/13/2008, UNH Survey Center
What Deficit? NH Largely Unaware of State Budget Problems 5/12/2008, UNH Survey Center
Economy Top NH Concern, Lynch Remains Popular 5/8/2008, UNH Survey Center
Shaheen Still Leads in NH Senate Race 5/5/2008, UNH Survey Center
McCain Leads Clinton and Obama in NH 5/3/2008, UNH Survey Center
Economy & Jobs Most Important Problems Facing NH 2/13/2008, UNH Survey Center
Shaheen Still Leads in NH Senate Race 2/11/2008, UNH Survey Center
Bush Disapproval Near All-Time High 2/7/2008, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2007
Bush Approval Remains Low 10/9/2007, UNH Survey Center
Shaheen Maintains Lead over Sununu in NH Senate Race 10/03/2007, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Job Approval Stays High 7/20/2007, UNH Survey Center
Sununu Favorability Slides - Faces Strong Challenge in '08 7/19/2007, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Hits New Low 7/18/2007, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Job Approval Hits Record High 4/11/2007, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Continues to Slide 4/9/2007, UNH Survey Center
Clinton Falters, But Still Leads Among NH Democrats. Edwards Moves Up 4/03/2007, UNH Survey Center
Gregg & Sununu Favorability Slides 2/23/2007, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Job Approval Stays High 2/15/2007, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Drops to New Low in NH 2/12/2007, UNH Survey Center
McCain & Giuliani Lead GOP Field, Clinton Early Favorite Among Democrats 2/06/2007, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2006
Bush Approval Still Low Heading Toward November Elections 10/02/2006, UNH Survey Center
Bass Slips in NH 2nd District, Bradley Strong in 1st 9/27/2006, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval In NH Up to 39% 8/08/2006, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Job Approval Nears 80% 8/03/2006, UNH Survey Center
Incumbents Strong in NH Congressional Races 8/01/2006, UNH Survey Center
Lynch Job Approval Climbs to 73% 5/03/2006, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Plummets In NH 5/01/2006, UNH Survey Center
Educational Opportunities Seen As Key To NH Future 4/28/2006, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Ratings Remain Low 2/20/2006, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2005
Consumers Confident in NH Slips 11/22/2005, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Ratings Plummet 11/07/2005, UNH Survey Center
Support for Lynch Continues to Climb 11/02/2005, UNH Survey Center
High Marks for Lynch 7/29/2005, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Ratings - Status Quo 7/28/2005, UNH Survey Center
NH Wants New Justice to Uphold Roe v. Wade 7/20/2005, UNH Survey Center
Economic Confidence Slips in New Hampshire 5/18/2005, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Ratings Stuck at 50 5/5/2005, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Ratings Steady, NH Split on Iraq and Social Security Reform 2/14/2005, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2004
Iraq, Economy & Terrorism Most Important Issues in NH 10/07/2004, UNH Survey Center
NH Congressional Incumbents - Likely Relection 10/06/2004, UNH Survey Center
Benson and Lynch Tied in Race for NH Governor 10/05/2004, UNH Survey Center
Bush Takes Lead in NH 10/04/2004, UNH Survey Center
Economic Confidence Remains Steady in NH 8/5/2004, UNH Survey Center
Reelection Likely for NH Congressional Incumbents 7/23/2004, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Ratings Still Low in NH 7/22/2004, UNH Survey Center
Kerry Lead Holds Steady in NH 7/22/2004, UNH Survey Center
Approval for Benson Drops, Race for Governor Tightens 7/21/2004, UNH Survey Center
NH Incumbents in Good Position for November Election 5/12/2004, UNH Survey Center
Economic Confidence Improves in NH 5/11/2004, UNH Survey Center
Bush Receives Mediocre Ratings in NH 5/05/2004, UNH Survey Center
Kerry Still Leads in New Hampshire 5/04/2004, UNH Survey Center
NH - Make Canadian Prescriptions Legal 4/30/2004, UNH Survey Center
Benson Has Early Lead 4/29/2004, UNH Survey Center
NH Incumbents in Good Position for November Election 3/10/2004, UNH Survey Center
Confidence in Economy Inches Up 3/3/2004, UNH Survey Center
Jobs/Economy Most Important Issue in NH 2/25/2004, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval At Record Low 2/18/2004, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2003
NH Economic Outlook Unchanged 10/21/2003, UNH Survey Center
Consumer Confidence Charts 10/20/2003, UNH Survey Center
Dean Opens Wide Lead in NH 10/14/2003, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Continues to Decline 10/9/2003, UNH Survey Center
Gregg's Support Strong 7/23/2003, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Drops After Iraq War 7/9/2003, UNH Survey Center
Kerry/Dean Lead Tight Field in NH 7/7/2003, UNH Survey Center
Benson Approval Rises During Budget Debate 7/2/2003, UNH Survey Center
Consumer Confidence in NH Surges 5/13/2003, UNH Survey Center
Benson Off to Modest Start 5/8/2003, UNH Survey Center
Support for Bush Up With War Success 4/28/2003, UNH Survey Center
NH Consumer Expectations Bearish 2/25/2003, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Slips, Tepid Support for Iraq Invasion 2/18/2003, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2002
Benson Pulling Away from GOP Field for NH Governor 7/03/2002, UNH Survey Center
Senate Race Tightening 7/02/2002, UNH Survey Center
Shaheen Support Remains Steady, Education Funding Still Seen As Biggest Problem 5/16/2002, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Slides Slightly, But Support Remains High 4/30/2002, UNH Survey Center
Sununu Pulls Away from Smith 4/22/2002, UNH Survey Center
NH - Six Month After 9/11 3/11/2002, UNH Survey Center
Shaheen Approval Steady 2/21/2002, UNH Survey Center
Bush Approval Remains High 2/18/2002, UNH Survey Center
Little Change in U.S. Senate Race in NH 2/12/2002, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2001
Tight Race for U.S. Senate in NH 11/14/2001, UNH Survey Center