In 2020, Saint Louis University launched the SLU/YouGov poll to provide researchers
and policymakers with a scientific assessment of Missouri public opinion.
August 2024 Poll Results
In August, the SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters to assess their
opinions concerning the 2024 U.S. Presidential, US Senate, and Missouri statewide
elections, Missouri political actors, gun policies, minimum wage, cell phone policies
in schools, four-day school weeks, and other issues important to Missouri voters.
SLU/YouGov Poll brings national attention to Missouri politics, receiving coverage
from The Washington Post, Politico and MSNBC, amongst other outlets. To get the latest
updates, follow the SLUYouGov Poll team on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Approval Ratings of National and State Political Actors
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing
their job ... President Joe Biden?': 20% Strongly approve, 21% Approve, 10% Disapprove,
48% Strongly disapprove, and 1% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 49% Strongly
approve, 37% Approve, 9% Disapprove, 4% Strongly disapprove, and 2% Not sure. Republican
voters' responses: 3% Strongly approve, 5% Approve, 10% Disapprove, 81% Strongly disapprove,
and 0% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing
their job ... Gov. Mike Parson?': 16% Strongly approve, 37% Approve, 21% Disapprove,
20% Strongly disapprove, and 7% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 7% Strongly
approve, 12% Approve, 35% Disapprove, 41% Strongly disapprove, and 5% Not sure. Republican
voters' responses: 24% Strongly approve, 57% Approve, 8% Disapprove, 3% Strongly disapprove,
and 7% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing
their job...Sen. Josh Hawley?': 28% Strongly approve, 25% Approve, 8% Disapprove,
31% Strongly disapprove, and 7% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 4% Strongly
approve, 9% Approve, 13% Disapprove, 68% Strongly disapprove, and 6% Not sure. Republican
voters' responses: 51% Strongly approve, 33% Approve, 7% Disapprove, 2% Strongly disapprove,
and 8% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing
their job ... Sen. Eric Schmitt?': 18% Strongly approve, 31% Approve, 11% Disapprove,
21% Strongly disapprove, and 19% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 3% Strongly
approve, 14% Approve, 17% Disapprove, 47% Strongly disapprove, and 18% Not sure. Republican
voters' responses: 29% Strongly approve, 45% Approve, 5% Disapprove, 1% Strongly disapprove,
and 20% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing
their job ... The U.S. Supreme Court?': 12% Strongly approve, 35% Approve, 24% Disapprove,
24% Strongly disapprove, and 5% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 5% Strongly
approve, 14% Approve, 24% Disapprove, 55% Strongly disapprove, and 2% Not sure. Republican
voters' responses: 16% Strongly approve, 50% Approve, 23% Disapprove, 5% Strongly
disapprove, and 7% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing
their job...The U.S. Congress?': 3% Strongly approve, 23% Approve, 43% Disapprove,
23% Strongly disapprove, and 8% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 6% Strongly
approve, 29% Approve, 42% Disapprove, 16% Strongly disapprove, and 7% Not sure. Republican
voters' responses: 2% Strongly approve, 22% Approve, 49% Disapprove, 17% Strongly
disapprove, and 10% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing
their job ... The Missouri State Legislature?': 7% Strongly approve, 40% Approve,
24% Disapprove, 16% Strongly disapprove, and 12% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses:
' 7% Strongly approve, 24% Approve, 31% Disapprove, 29% Strongly disapprove, and 9%
Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 12% Strongly approve, 58% Approve, 16% Disapprove,
2% Strongly disapprove, and 12% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'If the election for president of the United States were
being held today, who would you vote for?': 54% Donald Trump (R), 41% Kamala Harris
(D), 3% Other, and 2% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 7% Donald Trump (R),
90% Kamala Harris (D), 1% Other, and 2% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 93%
Donald Trump (R), 3% Kamala Harris (D), 2% Other, and 1% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'If the election for U.S. senator in Missouri were being
held today, who would you vote for?': 53% Josh Hawley (R), 42% Lucas Kunce (D), 0%
Other, and 4% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 3% Josh Hawley (R), 91% Lucas
Kunce (D), 0% Other, and 5% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 93% Josh Hawley
(R), 5% Lucas Kunce (D), 0% Other, and 2% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'If the election for governor of Missouri were being held
today, who would you vote for?': 51% Mike Kehoe (R), 41% Crystal Quade (D), 3% Other,
and 6% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 4% Mike Kehoe (R), 90% Crystal Quade
(D), 2% Other, and 4% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 91% Mike Kehoe (R),
4% Crystal Quade (D), 1% Other, and 3% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'If the election for lieutenant governor of Missouri were
being held today, who would you vote for?': 51% David Wasinger (R), 37% Richard Brown
(D), 1% Other, and 11% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 4% David Wasinger
(R), 86% Richard Brown (D), 2% Other, and 8% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:
85% David Wasinger (R), 6% Richard Brown (D), 1% Other, and 8% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'If the election for attorney general of Missouri were
being held today, who would you vote for?': 51% Andrew Bailey (R), 38% Elad Gross
(D), 1% Other, and 9% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 2% Andrew Bailey (R),
91% Elad Gross (D), 0% Other, and 6% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 89% Andrew
Bailey (R), 6% Elad Gross (D), 0% Other, and 5% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'If the election for secretary of state of Missouri were
being held today, who would you vote for?': 54% Dennis Hoskins (R), 36% Barbara Phifer
(D), 1% Other, and 9% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 8% Dennis Hoskins
(R), 84% Barbara Phifer (D), 0% Other, and 8% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:
89% Dennis Hoskins (R), 6% Barbara Phifer (D), 1% Other, and 5% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'If the election for treasurer of Missouri were being
held today, who would you vote for?': 52% Vivek Malek (R), 38% Mark Osmack (D), 1%
Other, and 10% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 7% Vivek Malek (R), 87% Mark
Osmack (D), 0% Other, and 6% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 85% Vivek Malek
(R), 7% Mark Osmack (D), 0% Other, and 7% Not sure.
2024 Ballot Initiatives: Abortion, Sports Betting, and Minimum Wage
Likely voters' responses to 'Would you support the above ballot proposition?': 52%
Yes, 34% No, and 14% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 80% Yes, 11% No, and
10% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 32% Yes, 51% No, and 18% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Would you support the above ballot proposition?': 50%
Yes, 30% No, and 21% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 58% Yes, 17% No, and
24% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 44% Yes, 35% No, and 21% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Would you support the above ballot proposition?': 57%
Yes, 30% No, and 14% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 87% Yes, 5% No, and
8% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 37% Yes, 44% No, and 20% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following gun policies becoming
law in Missouri ... Requiring criminal background checks for all those buying guns,
including at gun shows and private sales?': 79% Favor, 16% Oppose, and 5% Not Sure.
Democratic voters' responses: ' 95% Favor, 4% Oppose, and 1% Not Sure. Republican
voters' responses: 69% Favor, 23% Oppose, and 7% Not Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following gun policies becoming
law ... Allowing Missouri counties, St. Louis City, and Kansas City to pass their
own local gun regulations?': 34% Favor, 49% Oppose, and 17% Not Sure. Democratic voters'
responses: ' 48% Favor, 38% Oppose, and 13% Not Sure. Republican voters' responses:
23% Favor, 54% Oppose, and 23% Not Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following gun policies becoming
law in Missouri ... Allowing Missourians with a concealed carry permit to possess
a firearm on public transit and in places of worship?': 48% Favor, 38% Oppose, and
14% Not Sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 17% Favor, 77% Oppose, and 6% Not Sure.
Republican voters' responses: 71% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 17% Not Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following gun policies becoming
law in Missouri ... Banning minors from carrying guns on public property without adult
supervision?': 85% Favor, 9% Oppose, and 6% Not Sure. Democratic voters' responses:
' 91% Favor, 7% Oppose, and 2% Not Sure. Republican voters' responses: 83% Favor,
8% Oppose, and 9% Not Sure.
Professional Sports Facilities and Favorite Sports Teams
Approximately what percentages of the costs of the construction of professional sports
facilities (e.g., stadiums and arenas) should the following be responsible for…Owners
of the teams? Average Response: 67% Median Response 70% …The Missouri state government?
Average Response 17% Median Response 12.5% Average Response 17% Median Response 15%;
Above figures are rounded percentages. Respondents were presented with three slider
bars where respondents allocated percentages of costs to “Owners of the teams,” “The
Missouri state government,” and “Local governments (e.g., cities and counties).” Percentages
were restricted to add up to 100%.
Likely voters' responses to 'What is your favorite Major League Baseball team?': 41%
St. Louis Cardinals, 20% Kansas City Royals, 2% New York Yankees, 1% Los Angeles Dodgers,
10% Other Team Chosen, and 26% I do not have a favorite Major League Baseball Team.
Likely voters' responses to 'In your opinion, how important is it for high school
students to learn ... Core academic subjects?': 57% Extremely important, 30% Very
important, 11% Somewhat important, 1% Not that important, 0% Not at all important,
and 1% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'In your opinion, how important is it for high school
students to learn ... Skills for future employment?': 64% Extremely important, 26%
Very important, 8% Somewhat important, 1% Not that important, 0% Not at all important,
and 0% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'In your opinion, how important is it for high school
students to learn ... To become independent thinkers?': 64% Extremely important, 26%
Very important, 9% Somewhat important, 1% Not that important, 0% Not at all important,
and 0% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'In your opinion, how important is it for high school
students to learn ... Socialization skills?': 48% Extremely important, 34% Very important,
15% Somewhat important, 2% Not that important, 1% Not at all important, and 0% Not
sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you agree or disagree that high schools in your school
district adequately prepare students for ... College?': 55% Agree, 25% Disagree, and
21% Not Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you agree or disagree that high schools in your school
district adequately prepare students for ... Trade school?': 52% Agree, 25% Disagree,
and 24% Not Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you agree or disagree that high schools in your school
district adequately prepare students for ... The workforce?': 40% Agree, 34% Disagree,
and 26% Not Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you support or oppose ... Prohibiting high school
students from accessing their cell phones during regular school hours?': 72% Support,
15% Oppose, and 12% Not Sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 69% Support, 16% Oppose,
and 15% Not Sure. Republican voters' responses: 82% Support, 11% Oppose, and 7% Not
Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you support or oppose ... Prohibiting high school
students from accessing their cell phones during class?': 79% Support, 14% Oppose,
and 7% Not Sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 72% Support, 20% Oppose, and 9% Not
Sure. Republican voters' responses: 85% Support, 10% Oppose, and 5% Not Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you support or oppose high school start times beginning
at 8:30 a.m. or later in your district?': 52% Support, 28% Oppose, and 20% Not sure.
Democratic voters' responses: ' 67% Support, 14% Oppose, and 19% Not sure. Republican
voters' responses: 39% Support, 39% Oppose, and 22% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you support or oppose ... The permanent reduction
from a five- to a four-day school week in your local public school district?': 30%
Support, 42% Oppose, and 27% Not Sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 34% Support,
35% Oppose, and 31% Not Sure. Republican voters' responses: 28% Support, 48% Oppose,
and 23% Not Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'What is your greatest concern with a possible four-day
school week?': 22% Childcare, 13% Length of the school day, 40% Loss in student learning,
20% Child experiencing less structure and routine, and 5% Other. Democratic voters'
responses: ' 27% Childcare, 19% Length of the school day, 35% Loss in student learning,
14% Child experiencing less structure and routine, and 5% Other. Republican voters'
responses: 21% Childcare, 12% Length of the school day, 39% Loss in student learning,
25% Child experiencing less structure and routine, and 4% Other.
Likely voters' responses to 'What do you see as the greatest benefit of a possible
four-day school week?': 43% Increased student engagement, 25% Recruit and retain staff,
15% Consistent schedule, 13% Longer weekend, and 4% Other. Democratic voters' responses:
' 45% Increased student engagement, 24% Recruit and retain staff, 14% Consistent schedule,
13% Longer weekend, and 4% Other. Republican voters' responses: 42% Increased student
engagement, 32% Recruit and retain staff, 15% Consistent schedule, 11% Longer weekend,
and 1% Other.
Likely voters' responses to 'The Missouri state government recently changed the rules
regarding school districts’ implementation of four-day school weeks. Do you support
or oppose the following policies for school districts in charter countries or cities
with more than 30,000 people ... A majority of qualified school district voters must
approve a transition to a four-day school week?': 77% Support, 11% Oppose, and 12%
Not Sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 77% Support, 11% Oppose, and 12% Not Sure.
Republican voters' responses: 80% Support, 9% Oppose, and 11% Not Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'The Missouri state government recently changed the rules
regarding school districts’ implementation of four-day school weeks. Do you support
or oppose the following policies for school districts in charter countries or cities
with more than 30,000 people ... The state of Missouri provides financial incentives
for teacher salaries for school districts to operate a five-day instead of four-day
school week?': 51% Support, 26% Oppose, and 24% Not Sure. Democratic voters' responses:
' 61% Support, 19% Oppose, and 20% Not Sure. Republican voters' responses: 45% Support,
29% Oppose, and 26% Not Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Which of the following do you think should be the TOP
priority of the Missouri state government?'. June 2020 Voter Responses 43% Economy,
28% Health Care, 13% Education, 11% Infrastructure, and 5% Other. October 2020 Voter
Responses: 39% Economy, 34% Health care, 13% Education, 10% Infrastructure, and 4%
Other. July 2021 Voter Responses: 42% Economy, 25% Health care, 13% Education, 15%
Infrastructure, and 6% Other. August 2022 Voter Responses: 51% Economy, 16% Health
care, 11% Education, 14% Infrastructure, and 8% Other. February 2023 Voter Responses:
44% Economy, 17% Health care, 18% Education, 15% Infrastructure, and 6% Other. August
2023 Voter Responses: 44% Economy, 19% Health care, 14% Education, 16% Infrastructure,
and 7% Other. February 2024 Voter Responses: 42% Economy, 17% Health care, 15% Education,
17% Infrastructure, and 9% Other. August 2024 Voter Responses: 47% Economy, 18% Health
care, 15% Education, 10% Infrastructure, and 9% Other.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you agree or disagree with the following statements
... The United States is on the right track and headed in a good direction?'. July
2021 Voter Responses: 30% Agree, 60% Disagree, and 10% Not sure. August 2022 Voter
Responses: 15% Agree, 73% Disagree, and 12% Not Sure. February 2023 Voter Responses:
16% Agree, 73% Disagree, and 12% Not sure. August 2023 Voter Responses: 20% Agree,
68% Disagree, and 11% Not Sure. February 2024 Voter Responses: 18% Agree, 74% Disagree,
and 9% Not Sure. August 2024 Voter Responses: 30% Agree, 59% Disagree, and 11% Not
Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you agree or disagree with the following statements
... The State of Missouri is on the right track and headed in a good direction?'.
July 2021 Voter Responses: 42% Agree, 44% Disagree, and 15% Not sure. August 2022
Voter Responses: 33% Agree, 51% Disagree, and 16% Not Sure. February 2023 Voter Responses:
40% Agree, 44% Disagree, and 17% Not sure. August 2023 Voter Responses: 40% Agree,
41% Disagree, and 19% Not Sure. February 2024 Voter Responses: 18% Agree, 74% Disagree,
and 9% Not Sure. August 2024 Voter Responses: 37% Agree, 46% Disagree, and 17% Not
Sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate the condition of the following ...
The economy in the United States?'. June 2020 Voter Responses 4% Excellent, 23% Good,
34% Fair, 37% Poor, and 2% Not Sure. October 2020 Voter Responses: 5% Excellent, 29%
Good, 36% Fair, 28% Poor, and 2% Not sure. July 2021 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
22% Good, 39% Fair, 34% Poor, and 3% Not sure. August 2022 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
11% Good, 28% Fair, 58% Poor, and 1% Not sure. February 2023 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
13% Good, 30% Fair, 53% Poor, and 2% Not sure. August 2023 Voter Responses: 3% Excellent,
16% Good, 28% Fair, 53% Poor, and 1% Not sure. February 2024 Voter Responses: 4% Excellent,
20% Good, 26% Fair, 50% Poor, and 0% Not sure. August 2024 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent,
23% Good, 24% Fair, 45% Poor, and 1% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate the condition of the following...The
Economy in the State of Missouri?'. June 2020 Voter Responses 3% Excellent, 25% Good,
40% Fair, 27% Poor, and 3% Not Sure. October 2020 Voter Responses: 4% Excellent, 31%
Good, 37% Fair, 25% Poor, and 3% Not sure. July 2021 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
24% Good, 50% Fair, 21% Poor, and 3% Not sure. August 2022 Voter Responses: 1% Excellent,
14% Good, 53% Fair, 30% Poor, and 2% Not sure. February 2023 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
18% Good, 50% Fair, 28% Poor, and 3% Not sure. August 2023 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
18% Good, 53% Fair, 26% Poor, and 1% Not sure. February 2024 Voter Responses: 1% Excellent,
21% Good, 52% Fair, 25% Poor, and 1% Not sure. August 2024 Voter Responses: 5% Excellent,
23% Good, 49% Fair, 22% Poor, and 1% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate the condition of the following...Public
schools in the State of Missouri?'. June 2020 Voter Responses 2% Excellent, 28% Good,
46% Fair, 17% Poor, and 7% Not Sure. October 2020 Voter Responses: 3% Excellent, 23%
Good, 43% Fair, 23% Poor, and 9% Not sure. July 2021 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
24% Good, 41% Fair, 26% Poor, and 7% Not sure. August 2022 Voter Responses: 1% Excellent,
20% Good, 46% Fair, 25% Poor, and 8% Not sure. February 2023 Voter Responses: 1% Excellent,
22% Good, 42% Fair, 27% Poor, and 7% Not sure. August 2023 Voter Responses: 1% Excellent,
21% Good, 42% Fair, 29% Poor, and 7% Not sure. February 2024 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
20% Good, 42% Fair, 31% Poor, and 6% Not sure. August 2024 Voter Responses: 5% Excellent,
24% Good, 44% Fair, 21% Poor, and 6% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate the condition of the following...Public
schools in your community?'. June 2020 Voter Responses 13% Excellent, 35% Good, 32%
Fair, 16% Poor, and 3% Not Sure. October 2020 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent, 34% Good,
29% Fair, 24% Poor, and 5% Not sure. July 2021 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent, 32%
Good, 33% Fair, 25% Poor, and 3% Not sure. August 2022 Voter Responses: 6% Excellent,
33% Good, 35% Fair, 23% Poor, and 3% Not sure. February 2023 Voter Responses: 6% Excellent,
31% Good, 33% Fair, 25% Poor, and 5% Not sure. August 2023 Voter Responses: 6% Excellent,
32% Good, 33% Fair, 23% Poor, and 6% Not sure. February 2024 Voter Responses: 7% Excellent,
33% Good, 33% Fair, 23% Poor, and 3% Not sure. August 2024 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent,
34% Good, 35% Fair, 18% Poor, and 5% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate the condition of the following...Roads
and infrastructure in the State of Missouri?'. June 2020 Voter Responses 2% Excellent,
17% Good, 41% Fair, 39% Poor, and 1% Not Sure. July 2021 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
18% Good, 40% Fair, 37% Poor, and 4% Not sure. August 2022 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
18% Good, 45% Fair, 35% Poor, and 1% Not sure. February 2023 Voter Responses: 1% Excellent,
15% Good, 45% Fair, 36% Poor, and 3% Not sure. August 2023 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
19% Good, 42% Fair, 36% Poor, and 1% Not sure. February 2024 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent,
18% Good, 44% Fair, 36% Poor, and 1% Not sure. August 2024 Voter Responses: 7% Excellent,
23% Good, 44% Fair, 25% Poor, and 1% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate the condition of the following...Race
relations in your community?'. June 2020 Voter Responses 12% Excellent, 33% Good,
31% Fair, 19% Poor, and 5% Not Sure. October 2020 Voter Responses: 10% Excellent,
35% Good, 28% Fair, 22% Poor, and 4% Not sure. July 2021 Voter Responses: 12% Excellent,
35% Good, 26% Fair, 21% Poor, and 6% Not sure. August 2022 Voter Responses: 9% Excellent,
36% Good, 31% Fair, 19% Poor, and 6% Not sure. February 2023 Voter Responses: 9% Excellent,
34% Good, 31% Fair, 19% Poor, and 7% Not sure. August 2023 Voter Responses: 10% Excellent,
42% Good, 29% Fair, 14% Poor, and 4% Not sure. February 2024 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent,
31% Good, 30% Fair, 29% Poor, and 2% Not sure. August 2024 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent,
34% Good, 36% Fair, 17% Poor, and 4% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate the condition of the following...Crime
in your community?'. June 2020 Voter Responses 8% Excellent, 31% Good, 38% Fair, 21%
Poor, and 2% Not Sure. October 2020 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent, 33% Good, 31% Fair,
25% Poor, and 3% Not sure. July 2021 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent, 34% Good, 32%
Fair, 24% Poor, and 2% Not sure. August 2022 Voter Responses: 7% Excellent, 27% Good,
35% Fair, 29% Poor, and 2% Not sure. February 2023 Voter Responses: 5% Excellent,
30% Good, 31% Fair, 29% Poor, and 5% Not sure. August 2023 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent,
27% Good, 34% Fair, 27% Poor, and 4% Not sure. February 2024 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent,
31% Good, 30% Fair, 29% Poor, and 2% Not sure. August 2024 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent,
34% Good, 36% Fair, 17% Poor, and 4% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate the condition of the following...Your
physical health in the last month?'. June 2020 Voter Responses 22% Excellent, 52%
Good, 19% Fair, 7% Poor, and 0% Not sure. October 2020 Voter Responses: 18% Excellent,
52% Good, 22% Fair, 8% Poor, and 0% Not sure. July 2021 Voter Responses: 16% Excellent,
51% Good, 23% Fair, 8% Poor, and 2% Not sure. August 2022 Voter Responses: 16% Excellent,
46% Good, 27% Fair, 10% Poor, and 1% Not sure. February 2023 Voter Responses: 16%
Excellent, 46% Good, 24% Fair, 13% Poor, and 1% Not sure. August 2023 Voter Responses:
12% Excellent, 51% Good, 28% Fair, 8% Poor, and 0% Not sure. February 2024 Voter Responses:
14% Excellent, 49% Good, 25% Fair, 12% Poor, and 0% Not sure. August 2024 Voter Responses:
15% Excellent, 50% Good, 27% Fair, 8% Poor, and 0% Not sure.
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate the condition of the following...Your
mental health in the last month?'. June 2020 Voter Responses 27% Excellent, 39% Good,
21% Fair, 12% Poor, and 0% Not sure. October 2020 Voter Responses: 23% Excellent,
40% Good, 25% Fair, 12% Poor, and 0% Not sure. July 2021 Voter Responses: 24% Excellent,
41% Good, 25% Fair, 10% Poor, and 2% Not sure. August 2022 Voter Responses: 21% Excellent,
47% Good, 21% Fair, 10% Poor, and 0% Not sure. February 2023 Voter Responses: 27%
Excellent, 37% Good, 25% Fair, 11% Poor, and 1% Not sure. August 2023 Voter Responses:
21% Excellent, 46% Good, 20% Fair, 12% Poor, and 0% Not sure. February 2024 Voter
Responses: 22% Excellent, 44% Good, 23% Fair, 10% Poor, and 0% Not sure. August 2024
Voter Responses: 26% Excellent, 40% Good, 24% Fair, 9% Poor, and 0% Not sure.
About the SLU/YouGov Poll
The SLU/YouGov Poll fills a void in the study of public opinion in Missouri. No other
academic institution regularly conducts a non-partisan, scientific survey of Missouri
voters and publicly makes its results available to citizens, researchers and policymakers.
The SLU/YouGov Poll aligns with SLU's Jesuit mission to pursue Truth for the common
good. It also contributes to the mission of “faith that does justice” by informing
SLU’s surrounding communities to improve solidarity within those communities. The
SLU You/Gov Poll, for example, regularly asks Missourians for their opinion on government
spending for the poor, race relations in their communities, views on education and
law enforcement.
Poll Director Steven Rogers, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, leads
a team of experts in survey research and policymaking. The associate director of the
SLU/YouGov Poll is Kenneth Warren, Ph.D., professor of political science, who has
more than 30 years of professional polling experience. Gary Ritter, Ph.D., dean of
the School of Education, is the executive sponsor of the SLU/YouGov Poll.
SLU has partnered with YouGov to conduct its annual survey of Missourians. YouGov
conducts surveys for multiple academic institutions and is the primary trusted survey
firm for media organizations including CBS News and The Economist. An independent
Pew Research Center study of online survey firms in 2016 further concluded YouGov
“consistently outperforms competitors.”
The origins of the SLU/YouGov Poll lie in an internal Big Ideas competition to define
university-wide strategic research priorities sponsored by the SLU Research Institute.
The Big Ideas competition provides funding to research initiatives that demonstrate
broad faculty engagement, strong leadership and compelling research plans.
For questions or suggestions for the SLU/YouGov Poll, contact SLU Poll Director Steven
Rogers, Ph.D., at steven.rogers@slu.edu.