Latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Ted Cruz is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you…" Community is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"

Keywords: Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "On a 0-10 scale, please rate how likely you are to vote in the upcoming November elections: 10 means you are absolutely certain to vote, 0 means you will definitely NOT vote, and 5 means you may or may not vote."

Keywords: 2018 Election, Campaigns, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The recent attention paid to the sexual harassment and assault of women in America is going to improve the lives of most women." Religiosity is calculated according to...

Keywords: Discrimination, Gender

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about legal immigration, do you think the United States allows too many people to immigrate here from other countries, too few, or about the right amount?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Ted Cruz." Party identification is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "How did these candidate or campaigns contact you? Please check all that apply" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: 2018 Election, Campaigns, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Did a candidate or political campaign organization contact you during the 2018 election?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to...

Keywords: 2018 Election, Campaigns, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the national economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding...

Keywords: Economy, Macroeconomics

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, how much discrimination is there against men in the United States today?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to...

Keywords: Discrimination, Gender

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Beto O’Rourke." Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT...

Keywords: Beto O'Rourke

Respondents were asked, "How did these candidate or campaigns contact you? Please check all that apply" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: 2018 Election, Campaigns, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the availability of abortion?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Abortion

Respondents were asked, "How did these candidate or campaigns contact you? Please check all that apply" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: 2018 Election, Campaigns, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Ted Cruz." Tea Party Identification was determined by responses to...

Keywords: Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that you and your family are economically a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?"

Keywords: Microeconomics

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the country, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?"

Keywords: Direction of the Country, Trends

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of the #MeToo movement." Measurement of Party ID for this figure is...

Keywords: Discrimination, Gender

Respondents were asked, "How enthusiastic would you say you are about voting in the 2018 elections?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: 2018 Election, Campaigns, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Greg Abbott." The ideology measure is based on respondent self-...

Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Donald Trump has the temperament to serve effectively as president?"

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Brett Kavanaugh." Community is based on the following question, "...

Keywords: Brett Kavanaugh, U.S. Supreme Court

Respondents were asked, "In general, how often do you think women falsely accuse men of sexual misconduct?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Discrimination, Gender

Respondents were asked, "If the 2018 general election for U.S. Senator from Texas was held today, would you vote for the Republican Ted Cruz, the Democrat Beto O’Rourke, the Libertarian Neal Dikeman, someone else, or haven’t you thought about it...

Keywords: 2018 Election, Beto O'Rourke, Ted Cruz

The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 is extremely liberal, 7 is extremely conservative, and 4 is exactly in the middle, where would you place yourself?"...

Keywords: 2018 Election, U.S. Congress

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Lupe Valdez." The ideology measure is based on respondent self-...

Keywords: Lupe Valdez

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Lupe Valdez." Education is calculated according to the EDUC...

Keywords: Lupe Valdez

Respondents were asked, "If the 2018 general election for Governor were held today, would you vote for the Republican Greg Abbott, the Democrat Lupe Valdez, the Libertarian Mark Tippetts, someone else, or haven’t you thought about it enough to have...

Keywords: 2018 Election, Greg Abbott, Lupe Valdez

Respondents were asked, "How did these candidate or campaigns contact you? Please check all that apply" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a...

Keywords: 2018 Election, Campaigns, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Greg Abbott is doing as Governor? Would you say that you…" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of how you intend to vote in the 2018 election, do you feel like the Republican Party is welcoming to people like you?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of...

Keywords: Republican Party

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job John Cornyn is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you…" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: John Cornyn

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job the U.S. Congress is doing? Would you say that you…" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: U.S. Congress

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the Texas economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Texas Economy

Respondents were asked, "And in your opinion, who faces the MOST discrimination in the United States today?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4...

Keywords: Discrimination, Gender

Respondents were asked, "Based on what you know, if you were a U.S. Senator, would you have voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, or not?"

Keywords: Brett Kavanaugh, U.S. Senate, U.S. Supreme Court

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the state of Texas, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?"

Keywords: Direction of Texas, Trends

Respondents were asked, "There are many elections in the state of Texas. Furthermore, many people intend to vote in a given election, but sometimes personal and professional circumstances keep them from the polls. Thinking back over the past two or...

Keywords: 2018 Election, Campaigns, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "If R said yes to Q24: Were you contacted by…" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: 2018 Election, Campaigns, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Donald Trump cares about people like you?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing this country today?"

Keywords: Most Important Problem - Country

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Robert Mueller is handling the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 Election?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following...

Keywords: Robert Mueller, Russia

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of the FBI." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1...

Keywords: FBI

Respondents were asked, "How satisfied are you with the health care system in the United States?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 is extremely liberal...

Keywords: Healthcare

Respondents were asked, "Do you think the Tea Party movement has too much influence, too little influence, or the right amount of influence in the Republican Party?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal...

Keywords: Republican Party, Tea Party

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Donald Trump is competent?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Donald Trump is knowledgeable?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4 corresponding to "in the middle." For the...

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The recent attention paid to the sexual harassment and assault of women in America is leading to the unfair treatment of men." Education is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Discrimination, Gender

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing the State of Texas today?"

Keywords: Most Important Problem - State

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Donald Trump is honest and trustworthy?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the State of Texas, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Direction of Texas

Respondents were asked, "How did these candidate or campaigns contact you? Please check all that apply" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: 2018 Election, Campaigns, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The recent attention paid to the sexual harassment and assault of women in America is helping to address the issue of gender inequality." Tea Party identification is...

Keywords: Discrimination, Gender

Respondents were asked, "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States should be deported immediately." The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to...

Keywords: Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Donald Trump has handled immigration and border security?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Donald Trump, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Suppose the Tea Party movement organized itself as a political party. When thinking about the next election for Congress, would you vote for the Republican candidate from your district, the Democratic candidate from your...

Keywords: Republican Party, Tea Party

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Ted Cruz." Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Beto O’Rourke." Party identification is calculated according to...

Keywords: Beto O'Rourke

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, how much discrimination is there against women in the United States today?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Discrimination, Gender

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of how you intend to vote in the 2018 election, do you feel like the Democratic Party is welcoming to people like you?" The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following...

Keywords: Democratic Party

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Donald Trump has handled the selection of judicial nominees, including to the U.S. Supreme Court?"

Keywords: Donald Trump, U.S. Supreme Court

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing as president? Would you say that you…" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4...

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that you and your family are economically a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?"

Keywords: Microeconomics, Texas Economy, Trends

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dan Patrick is doing as Lieutenant Governor? Would you say that you…"

Keywords: Dan Patrick

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Donald Trump has handled trade negotiations?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the national economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?"

Keywords: Economy, Macroeconomics, Trends

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the country, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Direction of the Country

Respondents were asked, "Have you noticed an increase in your paycheck as a result of the new tax law passed at the end of last year?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Budget and Taxes, Income Tax

Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: 2018 Election, Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor, Mike Collier

Respondents were asked, "Of the three branches of federal government, which one do you trust the most?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Federal Government, President, U.S. Congress, U.S. Supreme Court

Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: 2018 Election, Justin Nelson, Ken Paxton

Respondents were asked, "In your opinion, has the Trump administration gone too far in enforcing federal immigration laws, has it been about right, or has it not gone far enough?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Donald Trump, Immigration

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Greg Abbott." Fundamentalism is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "Do you think Donald Trump is a strong leader?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing as president? Would you say that you..."

Keywords: Donald Trump

Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a Democrats, Republicans, independents, other, or not sure. Those who responded that they are independents or "...

Keywords: Democratic Party, Ideology, Republican Party

Respondents were asked, "Suppose the Tea Party movement organized itself as a political party. When thinking about the next election for Congress, would you vote for the Republican candidate from your district, the Democratic candidate from your...

Keywords: Republican Party, Tea Party, Trends