In August 2022, the SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters to assess their opinions concerning the 2022 U.S. Senate Election, Missouri Political Actors, abortion policy, and other issues important to Missouri voters.
- August 2022 SLU/YouGov Poll Top Line Results
- August 2022 SLU/YouGov Poll Results with Demographic and Party Cross Tabs
Analyses of August 2022 Poll from SLU/YouGov Poll Directors
- August 2022 SLU/YouGov Poll Release
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Approval Ratings of National and State Political Actors
Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job: President Joe Biden?
Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job: Governor Mike Parson?
Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job: Senator Roy Blunt?
Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job: Senator Josh Hawley?
Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job: The US Supreme Court?
Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job: The US Congress?
Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job: The Missouri State Legislature?
Statewide Opinion Over Time
Which of the following do you think should be the top priority of the Missouri state government?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: The United States is on the right track and headed in a good direction?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: The State of Missouri is on the right track and headed in a good direction?
How would you rate the condition of the following: The Economy in the United States?
How would you rate the condition of the following: The Economy in the State of Missouri?
How would you rate the following: Public Schools in the State of Missouri?
How would you rate the following: Public Schools in your community?
How would you rate the following: Roads and infrastructure in the State of Missouri?
How would you rate the following: Race relations in your community?
How would you rate the following: Crime in your community?
How would you rate the following: Law Enforcement in your Community?
How would you rate the following: Your physical health in the last month?
How would you rate the following: Your mental health in the last month?
Missourians' Abortion Views
In June, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the United States during the first two trimesters of pregnancy. Do you agree or disagree with this Supreme Court ruling?
If an initiative were put on a Missouri ballot to reverse the new ban on abortions in Missouri, making it legal for women to receive an abortion in Missouri, how would you vote?
Do you think it should be possible for a woman to legally obtain an abortion in the state of Missouri: in the first 8 weeks of the pregnancy?
Do you think it should be possible for a woman to legally obtain an abortion in the state of Missouri: in the first 15 weeks of the pregnancy?
Do you think it should be possible for a woman to legally obtain an abortion in the state of Missouri: in cases of rape?
Do you think it should be possible for a woman to legally obtain an abortion in the state of Missouri: in cases of incest?
Do you think it should be possible for a woman to legally obtain an abortion in the state of Missouri: when there is a strong chance of the baby having a physical or mental disability?
Do you think it should be possible for a woman to legally obtain an abortion in the state of Missouri: when the baby is diagnosed with a disorder resulting in little or no life expectancy?
Do you think it should be possible for a woman to legally obtain an abortion in the state of Missouri: when the woman's life is endangered by the pregnancy?
Do you think it should be possible for a woman to legally obtain an abortion in the state of Missouri: when the woman wants an abortion for any reason?
Missourians' Policy Views
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Missouri should require a background check for all firearm sales?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Allowing transgender student athletes to play on sports teams that match their gender identity, rather than the gender they were assigned at birth?
Recently, Governor Mike Parson signed into law a bill that provides grants for one year to assist school districts in raising minimum starting teacher salaries from $25,000 to $38,000. The state program funds 70% of the cost of the raise, with the remaining 30% paid for by local districts. Would you support a law that made this state assistance permanent?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The federal government should forgive up to $10,000 in student loan debt for those with federal debt.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have been provided federal funding to provide free meals to all public school students. Previously, free meals were only provided to low-income students. Which approach do you support?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Public charter schools should be allowed to operate in all parts of the state.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Allow students to enroll in public schools outside of their assigned school district.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Allow individuals who have not yet completed their training or earned a teacher certification to teach in Missouri public schools.