Why Do Election Polls Matter?

Why Election Polls Matter

Election polls are being closely watched in the tight New Jersey gubernatorial race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

They are never meant to serve as a crystal ball, but rather to help us understand the why and how behind voter behavior

According to Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, polls serve to understand voter behavior, not predict outcomes.

Author's summary: Election polls help understand voter behavior.

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Rutgers University Rutgers University — 2025-10-28

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