44% of NJ adults view Gov. Sherrill favorably and 45% approve of her job performance, per the latest Rutgers‑Eagleton Poll. Many residents remain unsure as opinions continue to form. Read more: eagletonpoll.rutgers.edu/wp-content/u...

65% of NJ adults want more local news, according to the latest Rutgers‑Eagleton Poll with the NJ Civic Information Consortium. Demand cuts across party and demographic groups. Read more: eagletonpoll.rutgers.edu/wp-content/u...

New analysis referencing the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling appears in the New Jersey Globe’s coverage of the Oakland special election. The Globe reports that a court ordered do over resulted in a major shift from last November’s outcome. Read more: newjerseyglobe.com/campaigns/wa...

Bloomberg This Weekend featured analysis from Ashley Koning of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling on how recent demonstrations and political developments may shape voter sentiment ahead of the midterm elections. Watch here: www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...

A Rutgers survey of 923 parents and 202 teens found shared concerns about teen phone and social media use effects. Research led by professor Jeffrey Lane informed New Jersey’s new bell‑to‑bell law cell phone ban. Read more: rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-research-provides-roadmap-njs-school-cell-phone-ban

The Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling is offering an opportunity with the New Jersey Parent Pulse Survey, a statewide study of parents, guardians, and family decision makers across NJ. Question slots are limited. Learn more: [email protected] · 848-932-8940 · eagletonpoll.rutgers.edu

ECPIP’s “First 100 Days” omnibus captures New Jersey residents’ early reactions and priorities as the new administration takes office. A timely, cost‑effective way to place your questions into a statewide, scientifically grounded study. Learn more: eagletonpoll.rutgers.edu/gardenstatep...

In March 1974, an Eagleton Poll found that 78% of New Jersey residents believed oil companies were “holding back” during the energy crisis, while only 8% said it was a real crisis and 10% said both.

According to the Burlington County Times, New Jersey lawmakers are raising concerns about presidential war powers after the administration carried out military strikes in Iran without congressional authorization. Read more: www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/p... burlingtoncountytimes.com

According to Gothamist, child care affordability continues to place significant strain on New Jersey families. A Rutgers‑Eagleton Poll conducted with Start Strong NJ found that 68% of New Jersey voters have difficulty finding quality, affordable child care. Read more: gothamist.com/news/nj-lose...

According to Morristown Green, this year’s Morristown Onstage featured a range of performances, including an opening number by Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, who sang “Maybe This Time” from Cabaret. Read more: morristowngreen.com/2026/02/25/m...

According to NJ.com, Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s second week in office has been dominated by two major issues: heightened public reaction to recent ICE activity and the ongoing dispute with the federal government over Gateway Tunnel funding. Read more: www.nj.com/politics/202...

Rutgers University is spotlighting a different side of Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling. Later this month, she’ll return to the stage as a classically trained soprano in the Morristown ONSTAGE talent show. Full story: www.rutgers.edu/news/please-...

Morristown Green reports that the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 11th District remains extremely close, with early returns showing a narrow margin between the leading candidates as ballots continue to be counted. Read more: morristowngreen.com/2026/02/05/t...

Our Valentines Conversation Hearts are here, sharing a playful look at how we study public opinion in New Jersey. From likely voters to representative samples, each heart highlights a piece of our work. Love, ECPIP 💙📊

With no public polling and 11 Democrats on the ballot, the NJ‑11 special primary is unfolding in a low‑information environment where early advantages matter, but don’t guarantee outcomes. Morristown Green breaks down why this race defies the usual rules. Read more morristowngreen.com/2026/01/23/m...

According to New Jersey Monitor, outside groups have poured more than $4.3 million into the NJ‑11 special election, shaping the dynamics of a low‑turnout primary where just a small share of voters is expected to participate. Read more: newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/04/o...

According to Politico, immigration has become a defining issue in the NJ‑11 special election, shaping campaign messaging as candidates respond to heightened public concern over ICE’s tactics. Read more: www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

Half or more of New Jerseyans say their housing costs aren’t affordable (33% “not very,” 18% “not at all”) and that it is only getting more difficult to pay them (56%), according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll conducted in collaboration with the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.

ECPIP director Ashley Koning spoke with NJ Spotlight News about trends in the NJ gubernatorial election, highlighting the highly competitive race among Democratic candidates.

The 2025 NJ gubernatorial election is still up for grabs among Democrats, with six candidates vying for the office.

LATEST FROM RUTGERS-EAGLETON POLL With about a month to go, New Jersey’s registered voters are largely unaware that a primary election for governor will take place on June 10, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Read more: eagletonpoll.rutgers.edu/wp-content/u...

According to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, New Jerseyans are generally negative about the U.S. economy: 41% describe it as “poor,” 39% say “only fair” (up 11 percentage points since November 2024) and 18% “good” (down 9 points); less than 1% say the national economy is doing “excellent.”

New Jerseyans give subpar ratings to both the state and national economy, though they are more positive about New Jersey than the nation, as a whole, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll in partnership with New Jersey Organization for a Better State political action committee.

In the lead-up to the June gubernatorial primary, former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli leads the pack among Republican candidates.

With under two months to go until the June primary, Democrat candidates in the NJ gubernatorial race are neck and neck, with 17% of registered Democrats preferring U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, followed by Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop at 12%, and NJ Education Association president Sean Spiller at 10%.

Campaign trends during the NJ gubernatorial race have varied along partisan lines, with Republicans coalescing around former Rep. Jack Ciattarelli and Democrats not yet endorsing any particular candidate. “We currently have a tale of two primaries,” said ECPIP director Ashley Koning.

ECPIP director Ashley Koning spoke with NJ Spotlight News about developments in the 2025 gubernatorial election, highlighting the growing rift between Republican and Democrat campaign trends.

In the lead up to the 2025 NJ gubernatorial election, Republican voters are coalescing around candidate Jack Ciattarelli, while Democrats remain divided, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

JUST IN: With more than a month to go until New Jersey’s June 10 primary, registered Republicans and Republican-leaning independents seem to be coalescing around Jack Ciattarelli, while registered Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents are more divided among the six candidates in their race.

Democrats vying for office in the NJ gubernatorial race are courting voters by campaigning against Elon Musk. Citing flaws in his social and economic agendas, candidates like Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherrill have championed policies that limit Musk's authority.

#ThrowbackThursday According to a Rutgers Eagleton Poll from 2015, a majority of New Jerseyans across party lines supported a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, with Democrats at 78 percent, independents at 57 percent and Republicans at 51 percent.

New Jersey's 2025 gubernatorial election has become frenetic, with numerous candidates on both sides of the aisle vying for office. ECPIP director Ashley Koning spoke with @nytimes.com about her feelings toward this competitive campaign climate.

#ThrowbackThursday Democratic Governor Phil Murphy held onto a solid lead against Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli in the lead-up to the November 2021 gubernatorial election, according to a past Rutgers Eagleton Poll.

State Senator and 2025 gubernatorial candidate Jon Bramnick (R) has proposed a bill that would lead to the installation of self-service pumps at gas stations, ending New Jersey's 75 year reliance on attendants.

ECPIP director Ashley Koning spoke with NJ Spotlight News about growing fractures within the Democratic party, emphasizing constituent dissatisfaction with the approaches used by leaders to challenge Republican policies.

Contested primaries have become commonplace during the 2025 NJ election cycle, with unprecedented numbers of candidates running for Assembly seats across the aisle.

ECPIP director Ashley Koning spoke with NJ Monitor about efforts by Republican gubernatorial candidates to align themselves with President Trump in the lead up to the June primary election, citing the rhetorical efforts of frontrunners Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea to win over Trump supporters.

A majority of New Jerseyans are at least “somewhat” familiar with storage and disposal of opioids and other medications, and less than 3 in 10 report that they or a loved one has been prescribed an opioid as pain medication in the past two years,

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On this episode of AAPOR’s Public Opinion Podcast, host Ashley Koning, PhD, Director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, speaks with Don Levy, PhD,

NPR’s Michael Martin speaks with Ashley Koning, director of ECPIP at Rutgers, about voting behavior as it relates to the issue of gun violence: www.npr.org/2024/04/19/1...

An unusually competitive Democratic primary race for Congress is taking place in Hudson County, New Jersey as incumbent Rep. Rob Menendez, who easily won his seat two years ago, tries to distinguish himself from his embattled father, Sen. Bob Menendez.

A Rutgers-Eagleton Poll shows two-thirds of New Jersey residents are familiar with how to store and dispose of medications, opioids, and marijuana.

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NPR’s Michael Martin speaks with Ashley Koning, director of ECPIP at Rutgers, about voting behavior as it relates to the issue of gun violence: www.npr.org/2024/04/19/1...

A Rutgers-Eagleton Poll conducted in partnership with New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center shows New Jerseyans have mixed views on how helpful a firearm is when it comes to home invasion and

A Rutgers-Eagleton Poll shows two-thirds of New Jersey residents are familiar with how to store and dispose of medications, opioids and marijuana.

A majority of New Jerseyans are at least “somewhat” familiar with storage and disposal of opioids and other medications, and less than 3 in 10 report that they or a loved one has been prescribed an opioid as pain medication in the past two years,

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