B/C
| Polls analyzed | 4 |
| Races called correctly | 75% |
| Most recent cycle | 2016 |
| Affiliated with professional polling organization (NCPP/AAPOR/Roper) | No |
How accurate are the polls from Western Kentucky University?
Polls conducted within 21 days of an election (based on the poll’s median date) are used to determine the pollster’s grade.
2016
Key
A = Adults
RV = Registered voters
V = Voters
LV = Likely voters
| Dates | Sample | Race | Methodology | Poll margin | Election margin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25-30 | 602LV | President (KY) General election | Live Phone | Poll Trump (R) +17.0 | Actual Trump (R) +29.8 | Difference 12.8 |
| Oct 25-30 | 602LV | Senate (KY) General election | Live Phone | Poll Paul (R) +16.0 | Actual Paul (R) +14.5 | Difference 1.5 |
| Feb 22-26 | 532LV | President (KY) Republican primary | Live Phone | Poll Trump (R) +20.0 | Actual Trump (R) +4.3 | Difference 15.7 |
2015
| Dates | Sample | Race | Methodology | Poll margin | Election margin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19-25 | 770LV | Governor (KY) General election | Live Phone | Poll Conway (D) +5.0 | Actual Bevin (R) +8.7 | Difference 13.7 |
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