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Archived Simon Poll Opinions

The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute’s annual statewide Simon PollTM asks Illinois voters’ opinions on important current public policy topics, typically with a focus on state budget issues, political and electoral reform, politics, and social issues. The large sample survey—usually at least 1,000 registered voters—contains representative samples from every region in Illinois, and dials cell phones as well as landlines. The Simon PollTM generally attracts news media coverage throughout the state.

2018

October 2, 2018 - Pritzker holds lead for November Election (PDF Crosstabs)

October 3, 2018 - Trump's Record, GOP Tax Bill May Suppress Republican Votes in Illinois (PDF Crosstabs)

October 5, 2018 - How Well Do We Understand Sexual Harassment? (PDF Crosstabs) 


February 28, 2018 - Rauner, Pritzker Lead Primary Polls; In General, Rauner Trails Both Pritzker and Biss (PDF Crosstabs)

March 2, 2018 - None of the Top Political Leaders Get High Marks from Illinois Voters (PDF Crosstabs)

March 5, 2018 - Illinois Voters are Not Happy with the Direction of the State: Not Much Influenced by the Recent Tax Cuts (PDF Crosstabs)

March 4, 2018 - Half See Cuts as Solution to Illinois’ Budget Deficits; Little Agreement on Specifics (PDF Crosstabs)

March 19, 2018 - Illinois voters have strong views on major issues facing the state (PDF Crosstabs - Criminal Reform) (PDF Crosstabs - Water Quality)

2016

October 4, 2016 - Clinton Leads Trump; Duckworth Leads Kirk in Illinois (PDF Crosstabs)

October 5, 2016 - Gas Tax "Lockbox," Term Limits and Independent Redistricting Draw Big Support (PDF Crosstabs)

October 10, 2016 - Illinois Voters Ask: Should I Stay or Should I Go? (PDF Crosstabs)

October 12, 2016 - Illinois Voters Differ on Views of State Budget Crisis (PDF Crosstabs)

October 14, 2016 - Illinois Voters Prize Environment Over Economic Growth (PDF Crosstabs)

October 17, 2016 - Illinois Voters See Labor Positively; Their Labor Policy Views Less Favorable (PDF Crosstabs)

November 10, 2016 - Illinoisans Agree Judges Should Have More Choices With Veterans (PDF Crosstabs)

February 22, 2016 - Simon Poll: Clinton, Trump Lead in Illinois (PDF Crosstabs)

February 23, 2016 - Illinois U.S. Senate: Kirk, Duckworth Lead Primary Contests (PDF Crosstabs)

March 3, 2016 - Illinois Voters Spilt on Rauner (PDF Crosstabs)

March 7, 2016 - Four in Five Illinois Voters Support Medicinal Marijuana; Split on Recreational Use (PDF Crosstabs)

March 9, 2016 - Illinoisans Favor Legislative Redistricting Changes (PDF Crosstabs)

April 20, 2016 - Illinoisans Want Veterans in Treatment over Prison (PDF Crosstabs)

2014

October 17, 2014 - Simon Poll: Governor’s Race Within Margin for Error; Republican Voters More Enthusiastic (Download PDF Crosstabs)

October 27, 2014 - Most Illinois Voters Support Constitutional Amendments and Advisory Referenda on the 2014 Ballot

November 10, 2014 - Illinois Voters Remain Opposed to Tax Hike Extension; Attitudes May Be Changing on Government Funding (PDF Crosstabs)

November 13, 2014 - Illinois Voters Oppose Police Militarization; Racial Differences Appear in Evaluations of Police (PDF Crosstabs)

November 17, 2014 - Tougher Sentences Backed to Curb Gun Violence in Illinois (PDF Crosstabs)

March 3, 2014 - Rauner Leads Primary Field; No Clear Favorite Against Gov. Quinn

March 10, 2014 - Half of Illinoisans Feel 'Less Safe' with Concealed Carry; Gun Control Support Softens

March 24, 2014 - Illinois Voters Oppose Extending Temporary Income Tax Release

March 31, 2014 - Illinois Voters: Political Corruption "Common" In Our State

April 7, 2014 - Illinois Voters Continue to Favor Legislative Term Limits