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February 2025 Poll Results

In February, the SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters to assess their opinions concerning public safety in Missouri, technology in society and schools, income taxes, and other issues important to Missouri voters.

Analyses of February 2025 Poll from SLU/YouGov Team

Education Memo for the 2025 Legislative Session

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Approval Ratings of National and State Political Actors

President Donald Trump
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...Donald Trump?': 42% Strongly approve, 14% Approve, 5% Disapprove, 37% Strongly disapprove, and 2% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 2% Approve, 5% Disapprove, 90% Strongly disapprove, and 2% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 75% Strongly approve, 22% Approve, 1% Disapprove, 1% Strongly disapprove, and 0% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...Donald Trump?': 42% Strongly approve, 14% Approve, 5% Disapprove, 37% Strongly disapprove, and 2% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 2% Approve, 5% Disapprove, 90% Strongly disapprove, and 2% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  75% Strongly approve, 22% Approve, 1% Disapprove, 1% Strongly disapprove, and 0% Not sure.
Gov. Mike Kehoe
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...Governor Mike Kehoe?': 15% Strongly approve, 35% Approve, 11% Disapprove, 20% Strongly disapprove, and 18% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 7% Approve, 22% Disapprove, 52% Strongly disapprove, and 17% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 29% Strongly approve, 54% Approve, 4% Disapprove, 1% Strongly disapprove, and 13% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...Governor Mike Kehoe?': 15% Strongly approve, 35% Approve, 11% Disapprove, 20% Strongly disapprove, and 18% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 7% Approve, 22% Disapprove, 52% Strongly disapprove, and 17% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  29% Strongly approve, 54% Approve, 4% Disapprove, 1% Strongly disapprove, and 13% Not sure.
Sen. Josh Hawley
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...Senator Josh Hawley?': 32% Strongly approve, 19% Approve, 10% Disapprove, 31% Strongly disapprove, and 9% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 6% Approve, 11% Disapprove, 76% Strongly disapprove, and 7% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 59% Strongly approve, 29% Approve, 4% Disapprove, 1% Strongly disapprove, and 8% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...Senator Josh Hawley?': 32% Strongly approve, 19% Approve, 10% Disapprove, 31% Strongly disapprove, and 9% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 6% Approve, 11% Disapprove, 76% Strongly disapprove, and 7% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  59% Strongly approve, 29% Approve, 4% Disapprove, 1% Strongly disapprove, and 8% Not sure.
Sen. Eric Schmitt
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...Senator Eric Schmitt?': 23% Strongly approve, 25% Approve, 9% Disapprove, 26% Strongly disapprove, and 17% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 6% Approve, 15% Disapprove, 62% Strongly disapprove, and 16% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 42% Strongly approve, 39% Approve, 3% Disapprove, 1% Strongly disapprove, and 15% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...Senator Eric Schmitt?': 23% Strongly approve, 25% Approve, 9% Disapprove, 26% Strongly disapprove, and 17% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 6% Approve, 15% Disapprove, 62% Strongly disapprove, and 16% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 42% Strongly approve, 39% Approve, 3% Disapprove, 1% Strongly disapprove, and 15% Not sure.
U.S. Supreme Court
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...The US Supreme Court?': 10% Strongly approve, 41% Approve, 21% Disapprove, 21% Strongly disapprove, and 7% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 2% Strongly approve, 7% Approve, 38% Disapprove, 48% Strongly disapprove, and 5% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 19% Strongly approve, 66% Approve, 6% Disapprove, 0% Strongly disapprove, and 8% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...The US Supreme Court?': 10% Strongly approve, 41% Approve, 21% Disapprove, 21% Strongly disapprove, and 7% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 2% Strongly approve, 7% Approve, 38% Disapprove, 48% Strongly disapprove, and 5% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  19% Strongly approve, 66% Approve, 6% Disapprove, 0% Strongly disapprove, and 8% Not sure.
U.S. Congress
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...The US Congress?': 5% Strongly approve, 36% Approve, 22% Disapprove, 27% Strongly disapprove, and 10% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 9% Approve, 28% Disapprove, 57% Strongly disapprove, and 5% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 10% Strongly approve, 62% Approve, 14% Disapprove, 2% Strongly disapprove, and 12% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...The US Congress?': 5% Strongly approve, 36% Approve, 22% Disapprove, 27% Strongly disapprove, and 10% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 9% Approve, 28% Disapprove, 57% Strongly disapprove, and 5% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  10% Strongly approve, 62% Approve, 14% Disapprove, 2% Strongly disapprove, and 12% Not sure.
Missouri State Legislature
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...The Missouri State Legislature?': 10% Strongly approve, 38% Approve, 17% Disapprove, 23% Strongly disapprove, and 12% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 9% Approve, 23% Disapprove, 56% Strongly disapprove, and 12% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 20% Strongly approve, 57% Approve, 6% Disapprove, 2% Strongly disapprove, and 15% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job...The Missouri State Legislature?': 10% Strongly approve, 38% Approve, 17% Disapprove, 23% Strongly disapprove, and 12% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly approve, 9% Approve, 23% Disapprove, 56% Strongly disapprove, and 12% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  20% Strongly approve, 57% Approve, 6% Disapprove, 2% Strongly disapprove, and 15% Not sure.

Public Safety

Crime in Your Community
Likely Missouri voters' responses to the question: 'How would you rate crime in your community?' All voters—8% Excellent, 36% Good, 32% Fair, 21% Poor, 3% Not sure. St. Louis—10% Excellent, 33% Good, 29% Fair, 26% Poor, 2% Not sure. Kansas City—3% Excellent, 29% Good, 40% Fair, 26% Poor, 3% Not sure. NW MO—15% Excellent, 31% Good, 25% Fair, 29% Poor, 1% Not sure. NE MO—10% Excellent, 45% Good, 31% Fair, 13% Poor, 1% Not sure. SW MO—7% Excellent, 37% Good, 35% Fair, 13% Poor, 8% Not sure. SE MO—9% Excellent, 46% Good, 27% Fair, 15% Poor, 3% Not sure.Likely Missouri voters' responses to the question: 'How would you rate crime in your community?' All voters—8% Excellent, 36% Good, 32% Fair, 21% Poor, 3% Not sure. St. Louis—10% Excellent, 33% Good, 29% Fair, 26% Poor, 2% Not sure. Kansas City—3% Excellent, 29% Good, 40% Fair, 26% Poor, 3% Not sure. NW MO—15% Excellent, 31% Good, 25% Fair, 29% Poor, 1% Not sure. NE MO—10% Excellent, 45% Good, 31% Fair, 13% Poor, 1% Not sure. SW MO—7% Excellent, 37% Good, 35% Fair, 13% Poor, 8% Not sure. SE MO—9% Excellent, 46% Good, 27% Fair, 15% Poor, 3% Not sure.
Control of Police Departments
Likely Missouri voters' responses to the following survey question: Missouri state legislators have proposed police departments in some Missouri cities be controlled by the state (for example, a board that includes the mayor and members approved by the governor) instead of locally (for example, a board appointed by the mayor). Who do you prefer to control the following police departments in the state of Missouri: Kansas City—35% state, 48% local, 16% not sure; St. Louis—39% state, 47% local, 14% not sure; Springfield—25% state, 55% local, 20% not sure; Your local department—22% state, 68% local, 11% not sure."Likely Missouri voters' responses to the following survey question: Missouri state legislators have proposed police departments in some Missouri cities be controlled by the state (for example, a board that includes the mayor and members approved by the governor) instead of locally (for example, a board appointed by the mayor). Who do you prefer to control the following police departments in the state of Missouri: Kansas City—35% state, 48% local, 16% not sure; St. Louis—39% state, 47% local, 14% not sure; Springfield—25% state, 55% local, 20% not sure; Your local department—22% state, 68% local, 11% not sure."
Punishment for Death due to Fentanyl Distribution
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Charging someone with first-degree murder if they knowingly distributed fentanyl to a person that caused that person's death?': 78% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 10% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 59% Favor, 21% Oppose, and 19% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 91% Favor, 4% Oppose, and 5% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Charging someone with first-degree murder if they knowingly distributed fentanyl to a person that caused that person's death?': 78% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 10% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 59% Favor, 21% Oppose, and 19% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  91% Favor, 4% Oppose, and 5% Not sure.
Punishment for Fentanyl Endangering a Child
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Imprisoning someone for 5 to 10 years if their manufacturing or possession of fentanyl endangers a child?': 87% Favor, 4% Oppose, and 8% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 78% Favor, 6% Oppose, and 15% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 95% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 3% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Imprisoning someone for 5 to 10 years if their manufacturing or possession of fentanyl endangers a child?': 87% Favor, 4% Oppose, and 8% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 78% Favor, 6% Oppose, and 15% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 95% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 3% Not sure.
Law Enforcement Reporting Citizenship of Criminals
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Requiring law enforcement agencies to report criminal offenders' citizenship status to the Missouri Department of Public Safety?': 68% Favor, 18% Oppose, and 13% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 39% Favor, 41% Oppose, and 20% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 91% Favor, 3% Oppose, and 6% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Requiring law enforcement agencies to report criminal offenders' citizenship status to the Missouri Department of Public Safety?': 68% Favor, 18% Oppose, and 13% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 39% Favor, 41% Oppose, and 20% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  91% Favor, 3% Oppose, and 6% Not sure.
College Scholarships for First Responders and Dependents

Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Providing full-tuition scholarships to public colleges for first responders (for example, police officers, firefighters, and paramedics) and their legal dependents?': 52% Favor, 24% Oppose, and 23% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 62% Favor, 20% Oppose, and 17% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 48% Favor, 27% Oppose, and 25% Not sure.

Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Providing full-tuition scholarships to public colleges for first responders (for example, police officers, firefighters, and paramedics) and their legal dependents?': 52% Favor, 24% Oppose, and 23% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 62% Favor, 20% Oppose, and 17% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  48% Favor, 27% Oppose, and 25% Not sure.

Taxes

Federal Child Tax Credit Expansion
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you agree or disagree with the following statements...The Federal Government should expand the Child Tax Credit from a maximum of $2,000 per child to $5,000 per child?': 54% Agree, 20% Disagree, and 27% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 70% Agree, 9% Disagree, and 21% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 46% Agree, 24% Disagree, and 30% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you agree or disagree with the following statements...The Federal Government should expand the Child Tax Credit from a maximum of $2,000 per child to $5,000 per child?': 54% Agree, 20% Disagree, and 27% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 70% Agree, 9% Disagree, and 21% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  46% Agree, 24% Disagree, and 30% Not sure.
Elimination of State Income Tax
Likely voters' responses to 'Would you support or oppose eliminating Missouri's state income tax?': 52% Support, 25% Oppose, and 23% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 23% Support, 47% Oppose, and 30% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 73% Support, 8% Oppose, and 19% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Would you support or oppose eliminating Missouri's state income tax?': 52% Support, 25% Oppose, and 23% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 23% Support, 47% Oppose, and 30% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  73% Support, 8% Oppose, and 19% Not sure.
Taxes to Replace State Income Tax
Likely voters' responses to 'If the State of Missouri eliminated the state income tax, which of the following would you be most willing to tax to make up for lost revenue?': 3% Auto and home repair services, 15% Professional services (for example, accounting and legal), 10% Personal care services (for example, salons), 13% Real estate transfers, 13% Inheritances, and 46% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 4% Auto and home repair services, 12% Professional services (for example, accounting and legal), 5% Personal care services (for example, salons), 15% Real estate transfers, 25% Inheritances, and 39% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 3% Auto and home repair services, 18% Professional services (for example, accounting and legal), 15% Personal care services (for example, salons), 12% Real estate transfers, 6% Inheritances, and 46% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'If the State of Missouri eliminated the state income tax, which of the following would you be most willing to tax to make up for lost revenue?': 3% Auto and home repair services, 15% Professional services (for example, accounting and legal), 10% Personal care services (for example, salons), 13% Real estate transfers, 13% Inheritances, and 46% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 4% Auto and home repair services, 12% Professional services (for example, accounting and legal), 5% Personal care services (for example, salons), 15% Real estate transfers, 25% Inheritances, and 39% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  3% Auto and home repair services, 18% Professional services (for example, accounting and legal), 15% Personal care services (for example, salons), 12% Real estate transfers, 6% Inheritances, and 46% Not sure.

Technology in Society and Schools

Technology Advances
Likely Missouri voters' responses to the following survey question: Over the last forty years, there have been advances in technology. Do you believe the following advances in technology have had more positive or negative effects on society? Personal computers—79% Positive, 14% Neither positive nor negative, 5% Negative, 2% Not sure; The internet—64% Positive, 20% Neither positive nor negative, 14% Negative, 2% Not sure; Smartphones—52% Positive, 19% Neither positive nor negative, 28% Negative, 1% Not sure; Social media—13% Positive, 23% Neither positive nor negative, 62% Negative, 2% Not sure; Artificial intelligence (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini)—16% Positive, 29% Neither positive nor negative, 41% Negative, 14% Not sure.Likely Missouri voters' responses to the following survey question: Over the last forty years, there have been advances in technology. Do you believe the following advances in technology have had more positive or negative effects on society? Personal computers—79% Positive, 14% Neither positive nor negative, 5% Negative, 2% Not sure; The internet—64% Positive, 20% Neither positive nor negative, 14% Negative, 2% Not sure; Smartphones—52% Positive, 19% Neither positive nor negative, 28% Negative, 1% Not sure; Social media—13% Positive, 23% Neither positive nor negative, 62% Negative, 2% Not sure; Artificial intelligence (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini)—16% Positive, 29% Neither positive nor negative, 41% Negative, 14% Not sure.
Providing Personal Laptops in Schools
Likely Missouri voters' responses to the following survey question: Do you favor or oppose Missouri public schools providing each student a personal laptop or tablet computer to use in the classroom for educational purposes? Elementary schools—44% Favor, 43% Oppose, 13% Not sure; Middle schools—66% Favor, 24% Oppose, 11% Not sure; High schools—80% Favor, 13% Oppose, 7% Not sure.Likely Missouri voters' responses to the following survey question: Do you favor or oppose Missouri public schools providing each student a personal laptop or tablet computer to use in the classroom for educational purposes? Elementary schools—44% Favor, 43% Oppose, 13% Not sure; Middle schools—66% Favor, 24% Oppose, 11% Not sure; High schools—80% Favor, 13% Oppose, 7% Not sure.
Accessing Cell Phones in Schools
Likely Missouri voters' responses to the following survey question: Do you favor or oppose public schools prohibiting students from accessing their cell phones during regular instructional activities unless authorized by the school principal? Elementary schools—76% Favor, 20% Oppose, 5% Not sure; Middle schools—75% Favor, 20% Oppose, 5% Not sure; High schools—70% Favor, 22% Oppose, 7% Not sure.Likely Missouri voters' responses to the following survey question: Do you favor or oppose public schools prohibiting students from accessing their cell phones during regular instructional activities unless authorized by the school principal? Elementary schools—76% Favor, 20% Oppose, 5% Not sure; Middle schools—75% Favor, 20% Oppose, 5% Not sure; High schools—70% Favor, 22% Oppose, 7% Not sure.
Prohibiting Social Media via School Internet
Likely Missouri voters' responses to the following survey question: Do you favor or oppose public schools prohibiting students from accessing social media using the school's internet access, except when instructed by the teacher for educational purposes? Elementary schools—84% Favor, 13% Oppose, 3% Not sure; Middle schools—83% Favor, 13% Oppose, 4% Not sure; High schools—81% Favor, 14% Oppose, 5% Not sure.Likely Missouri voters' responses to the following survey question: Do you favor or oppose public schools prohibiting students from accessing social media using the school's internet access, except when instructed by the teacher for educational purposes? Elementary schools—84% Favor, 13% Oppose, 3% Not sure; Middle schools—83% Favor, 13% Oppose, 4% Not sure; High schools—81% Favor, 14% Oppose, 5% Not sure.
Prohibiting Artificial Intelligence
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Prohibiting students from using artificial intelligence on schoolwork?': 69% Favor, 15% Oppose, and 16% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 63% Favor, 18% Oppose, and 19% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 78% Favor, 10% Oppose, and 12% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Prohibiting students from using artificial intelligence on schoolwork?': 69% Favor, 15% Oppose, and 16% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 63% Favor, 18% Oppose, and 19% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  78% Favor, 10% Oppose, and 12% Not sure.

Educating Students About Technology

Online Misinformation
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring Missouri public schools to teach students...How to identify online misinformation?': 86% Favor, 7% Oppose, and 7% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 95% Favor, 4% Oppose, and 1% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 81% Favor, 8% Oppose, and 11% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring Missouri public schools to teach students...How to identify online misinformation?': 86% Favor, 7% Oppose, and 7% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 95% Favor, 4% Oppose, and 1% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 81% Favor, 8% Oppose, and 11% Not sure.
Purpose and Appropriate Use of Social Media
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring Missouri public schools to teach students...The purpose and acceptable use of social media platforms?': 76% Favor, 14% Oppose, and 10% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 87% Favor, 7% Oppose, and 6% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 67% Favor, 20% Oppose, and 12% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring Missouri public schools to teach students...The purpose and acceptable use of social media platforms?': 76% Favor, 14% Oppose, and 10% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 87% Favor, 7% Oppose, and 6% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 67% Favor, 20% Oppose, and 12% Not sure.
Negative Effects of Social Media
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring Missouri public schools to teach students...The purpose and acceptable use of social media platforms?': 76% Favor, 14% Oppose, and 10% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 87% Favor, 7% Oppose, and 6% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 67% Favor, 20% Oppose, and 12% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring Missouri public schools to teach students...About social media's negative effects on mental health?': 86% Favor, 6% Oppose, and 8% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 93% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 5% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 83% Favor, 7% Oppose, and 10% Not sure.
Appropriate Use of Artificial Intelligence
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring Missouri public schools to teach students...How to appropriately use artificial intelligence (for example, ChatGPT) in educational and workplace settings?': 70% Favor, 13% Oppose, and 17% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 81% Favor, 8% Oppose, and 11% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 62% Favor, 16% Oppose, and 21% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring Missouri public schools to teach students...How to appropriately use artificial intelligence (for example, ChatGPT) in educational and workplace settings?': 70% Favor, 13% Oppose, and 17% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 81% Favor, 8% Oppose, and 11% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 62% Favor, 16% Oppose, and 21% Not sure.
Importance of Freedom of Speech
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring Missouri public schools to teach students...The importance of the right to freedom of speech?': 95% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 3% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 98% Favor, 1% Oppose, and 1% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 94% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 4% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring Missouri public schools to teach students...The importance of the right to freedom of speech?': 95% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 3% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 98% Favor, 1% Oppose, and 1% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 94% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 4% Not sure.

Technology and Politics

TikTok Ban
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...The federal government banning access to social media platforms owned by other countries (for example, TikTok)?': 46% Favor, 34% Oppose, and 20% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 30% Favor, 45% Oppose, and 25% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 62% Favor, 23% Oppose, and 15% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...The federal government banning access to social media platforms owned by other countries (for example, TikTok)?': 46% Favor, 34% Oppose, and 20% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 30% Favor, 45% Oppose, and 25% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  62% Favor, 23% Oppose, and 15% Not sure.
Political Ads: Require Disclaimer for AI Content
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Requiring political advertisements to include a disclaimer if they contain artificial intelligence-generated content?': 84% Favor, 7% Oppose, and 10% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 86% Favor, 6% Oppose, and 7% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 82% Favor, 7% Oppose, and 11% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies...Requiring political advertisements to include a disclaimer if they contain artificial intelligence-generated content?': 84% Favor, 7% Oppose, and 10% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 86% Favor, 6% Oppose, and 7% Not sure. Republican voters' responses:  82% Favor, 7% Oppose, and 11% Not sure.
Political Ads: Prohibit AI Content
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies..Prohibiting the usage of artificial intelligence-generated content in political advertisements?': 75% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 14% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 78% Favor, 9% Oppose, and 13% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 75% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 14% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following policies..Prohibiting the usage of artificial intelligence-generated content in political advertisements?': 75% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 14% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 78% Favor, 9% Oppose, and 13% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 75% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 14% Not sure.

U.S. Department of Education

Elimination of U.S. Department of Education
Likely voters' responses to 'Would you support or oppose eliminating the U.S. Department of Education?': 26% Strongly support, 15% Somewhat support, 10% Somewhat oppose, 42% Strongly oppose, and 8% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly support, 3% Somewhat support, 6% Somewhat oppose, 87% Strongly oppose, and 2% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 43% Strongly support, 25% Somewhat support, 10% Somewhat oppose, 11% Strongly oppose, and 11% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Would you support or oppose eliminating the U.S. Department of Education?': 26% Strongly support, 15% Somewhat support, 10% Somewhat oppose, 42% Strongly oppose, and 8% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 1% Strongly support, 3% Somewhat support, 6% Somewhat oppose, 87% Strongly oppose, and 2% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 43% Strongly support, 25% Somewhat support, 10% Somewhat oppose, 11% Strongly oppose, and 11% Not sure.
Voter Knowledge of Department of Education
Which federal department primarily runs these programs?' Medicaid—88% HHS, 1% Agriculture, 1% Education, 10% Not sure. Head Start—20% HHS, 2% Agriculture, 60% Education, 19% Not sure. SNAP—48% HHS, 32% Agriculture, 5% Education, 15% Not sure. Free/reduced school lunch—29% HHS, 25% Agriculture, 29% Education, 17% Not sure. Student loans—6% HHS, 1% Agriculture, 73% Education, 20% Not sure. Special education funding—25% HHS, 1% Agriculture, 59% Education, 15% Not sure. Title I funding—17% HHS, 3% Agriculture, 62% Education, 18% Not sure." 'Which federal department primarily runs these programs?' Medicaid—88% HHS, 1% Agriculture, 1% Education, 10% Not sure. Head Start—20% HHS, 2% Agriculture, 60% Education, 19% Not sure. SNAP—48% HHS, 32% Agriculture, 5% Education, 15% Not sure. Free/reduced school lunch—29% HHS, 25% Agriculture, 29% Education, 17% Not sure. Student loans—6% HHS, 1% Agriculture, 73% Education, 20% Not sure. Special education funding—25% HHS, 1% Agriculture, 59% Education, 15% Not sure. Title I funding—17% HHS, 3% Agriculture, 62% Education, 18% Not sure."

Missouri Education Policy

Education Savings Account Program
Likely voters' responses to 'In general, do you support or oppose an Education Savings Account program for Missouri?': 35% Strongly support, 27% Somewhat support, 4% Somewhat oppose, 5% Strongly oppose, and 30% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 34% Strongly support, 24% Somewhat support, 2% Somewhat oppose, 9% Strongly oppose, and 31% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 33% Strongly support, 28% Somewhat support, 5% Somewhat oppose, 3% Strongly oppose, and 31% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'In general, do you support or oppose an Education Savings Account program for Missouri?': 35% Strongly support, 27% Somewhat support, 4% Somewhat oppose, 5% Strongly oppose, and 30% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 34% Strongly support, 24% Somewhat support, 2% Somewhat oppose, 9% Strongly oppose, and 31% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 33% Strongly support, 28% Somewhat support, 5% Somewhat oppose, 3% Strongly oppose, and 31% Not sure.
Polio Vaccine Requirement
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following proposed or enacted policies concerning Missouri schools...Public school students must receive the polio vaccine, allowing exemptions for religious and medical reasons?': 76% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 12% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 89% Favor, 6% Oppose, and 5% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 65% Favor, 17% Oppose, and 18% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following proposed or enacted policies concerning Missouri schools...Public school students must receive the polio vaccine, allowing exemptions for religious and medical reasons?': 76% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 12% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 89% Favor, 6% Oppose, and 5% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 65% Favor, 17% Oppose, and 18% Not sure.
Teachers Carrying Concealed Weapons
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following proposed or enacted policies concerning Missouri schools...Allowing public school teachers to carry concealed weapons with a valid concealed carry permit and school's permission?': 49% Favor, 37% Oppose, and 14% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 18% Favor, 72% Oppose, and 11% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 73% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 15% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following proposed or enacted policies concerning Missouri schools...Allowing public school teachers to carry concealed weapons with a valid concealed carry permit and school's permission?': 49% Favor, 37% Oppose, and 14% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 18% Favor, 72% Oppose, and 11% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 73% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 15% Not sure.
Free School Meals for All Students
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following proposed or enacted policies concerning Missouri schools...Public schools must provide free meals to students, regardless of income?': 62% Favor, 22% Oppose, and 16% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 83% Favor, 6% Oppose, and 11% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 49% Favor, 33% Oppose, and 18% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following proposed or enacted policies concerning Missouri schools...Public schools must provide free meals to students, regardless of income?': 62% Favor, 22% Oppose, and 16% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 83% Favor, 6% Oppose, and 11% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 49% Favor, 33% Oppose, and 18% Not sure.
Age for Children to Attend School
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following proposed or enacted policies concerning Missouri schools...Children who are 6 years old must attend school (for example, public, private, or home-school)?': 90% Favor, 5% Oppose, and 5% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 92% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 6% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 91% Favor, 4% Oppose, and 5% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following proposed or enacted policies concerning Missouri schools...Children who are 6 years old must attend school (for example, public, private, or home-school)?': 90% Favor, 5% Oppose, and 5% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 92% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 6% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 91% Favor, 4% Oppose, and 5% Not sure.

Charter Schools

Allowing Charter Schools in District and Across State
Likely Missouri voters' responses to the question: 'Do you favor or oppose allowing charter schools?' In their school district—55% Favor, 19% Oppose, 26% Not sure. In all parts of the state—56% Favor, 18% Oppose, 26% Not sure.Likely Missouri voters' responses to the question: 'Do you favor or oppose allowing charter schools?' In their school district—55% Favor, 19% Oppose, 26% Not sure. In all parts of the state—56% Favor, 18% Oppose, 26% Not sure.
Voter Knowledge of Charter Schools
Likely voters' responses to 'Would you describe charter schools as public schools or private schools?': 23% Public, 58% Private, and 19% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to this question: "To the best of your knowledge, where can charter schools operate?" In their school district – 29% answered "Yes," 18% answered "No," and 53% answered "Not Sure." In all parts of the state – 24% answered "Yes," 19% answered "No," and 57% answered "Not Sure."

Teaching Certification Requirements

Requiring Teaching Certification
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring individuals to meet the following requirements to teach in a Missouri public school (i.e., kindergarten through 12th grade)...Teachers must receive certification from the state?': 92% Favor, 3% Oppose, and 5% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 94% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 4% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 93% Favor, 3% Oppose, and 4% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring individuals to meet the following requirements to teach in a Missouri public school (i.e., kindergarten through 12th grade)...Teachers must receive certification from the state?': 92% Favor, 3% Oppose, and 5% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 94% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 4% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 93% Favor, 3% Oppose, and 4% Not sure.
Standardized Test Requirement
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring individuals to meet the following requirements to teach in a Missouri public school (i.e., kindergarten through 12th grade)...Teachers must pass a standardized test in their subject area?': 92% Favor, 4% Oppose, and 4% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 93% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 5% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 94% Favor, 3% Oppose, and 3% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring individuals to meet the following requirements to teach in a Missouri public school (i.e., kindergarten through 12th grade)...Teachers must pass a standardized test in their subject area?': 92% Favor, 4% Oppose, and 4% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 93% Favor, 2% Oppose, and 5% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 94% Favor, 3% Oppose, and 3% Not sure.
GPA Requirement
Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring individuals to meet the following requirements to teach in a Missouri public school (i.e., kindergarten through 12th grade)...Teachers must have a 3.0 collegiate grade-point average in their subject area?': 68% Favor, 14% Oppose, and 18% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 69% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 18% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 71% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 17% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose requiring individuals to meet the following requirements to teach in a Missouri public school (i.e., kindergarten through 12th grade)...Teachers must have a 3.0 collegiate grade-point average in their subject area?': 68% Favor, 14% Oppose, and 18% Not sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 69% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 18% Not sure. Republican voters' responses: 71% Favor, 12% Oppose, and 17% Not sure.
Degree Requirements
Likely voters' responses to 'For an individual to teach in a Missouri public school (i.e., kindergarten through 12th grade), the individual should at least have a...': 11% High school diploma, 26% Associate or two-year college degree, 58% Bachelor's degree (i.e., four-year college), 4% Master's degree, and 1% Missouri public school teachers should not be required to have one of the above degrees. Democratic voters' responses: ' 9% High school diploma, 22% Associate or two-year college degree, 64% Bachelor's degree (i.e., four-year college), 4% Master's degree, and 1% Missouri public school teachers should not be required to have one of the above degrees. Republican voters' responses: 12% High school diploma, 29% Associate or two-year college degree, 54% Bachelor's degree (i.e., four-year college), 3% Master's degree, and 2% Missouri public school teachers should not be required to have one of the above degrees.Likely voters' responses to 'For an individual to teach in a Missouri public school (i.e., kindergarten through 12th grade), the individual should at least have a...': 11% High school diploma, 26% Associate or two-year college degree, 58% Bachelor's degree (i.e., four-year college), 4% Master's degree, and 1% Missouri public school teachers should not be required to have one of the above degrees. Democratic voters' responses: ' 9% High school diploma, 22% Associate or two-year college degree, 64% Bachelor's degree (i.e., four-year college), 4% Master's degree, and 1% Missouri public school teachers should not be required to have one of the above degrees. Republican voters' responses: 12% High school diploma, 29% Associate or two-year college degree, 54% Bachelor's degree (i.e., four-year college), 3% Master's degree, and 2% Missouri public school teachers should not be required to have one of the above degrees.

Statewide Opinion Over Time

Most Important Issue to Missourians
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. February2025 Voter Responses: 47% Economy, 19% Health care, 13% Education, 14% Infrastructure, and 6% Other.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. February2025 Voter Responses: 47% Economy, 19% Health care, 13% Education, 14% Infrastructure, and 6% Other.
Is the United States on the right or wrong track?
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. February2025 Voter Responses: 51% Agree, 41% Disagree, and 8% Not sure.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. February2025 Voter Responses: 51% Agree, 41% Disagree, and 8% Not sure.
Is Missouri on the right or wrong track?
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. February2025 Voter Responses: 47% Agree, 37% Disagree, and 17% 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. February2025 Voter Responses: 47% Agree, 37% Disagree, and 17% Not sure.
U.S. Economy
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 1% Excellent, 13% Good, 46% Fair, 38% Poor, and 1% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 1% Excellent, 13% Good, 46% Fair, 38% Poor, and 1% Not sure.
Missouri Economy
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 1% Excellent, 20% Good, 51% Fair, 26% Poor, and 2% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 1% Excellent, 20% Good, 51% Fair, 26% Poor, and 2% Not sure.
Public Schools in Missouri
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent, 23% Good, 40% Fair, 26% Poor, and 8% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 2% Excellent, 23% Good, 40% Fair, 26% Poor, and 8% Not sure.
Public Schools in Your Community
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 6% Excellent, 34% Good, 32% Fair, 23% Poor, and 5% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 6% Excellent, 34% Good, 32% Fair, 23% Poor, and 5% Not sure.
Roads and Infrastructure
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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: 4% Excellent, 21% Good, 48% Fair, 26% Poor, and 1% Not sure. February 2025 Voter Responses: 3% Excellent, 20% Good, 43% Fair, 34% Poor, and 1% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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: 4% Excellent, 21% Good, 48% Fair, 26% Poor, and 1% Not sure. February 2025 Voter Responses: 3% Excellent, 20% Good, 43% Fair, 34% Poor, and 1% Not sure.
Race Relations in Your Community
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent, 36% Good, 32% Fair, 21% Poor, and 3% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent, 36% Good, 32% Fair, 21% Poor, and 3% Not sure.
Crime in Your Community
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent, 36% Good, 32% Fair, 21% Poor, and 3% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 8% Excellent, 36% Good, 32% Fair, 21% Poor, and 3% Not sure.
Missourians' Physical Health
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 14% Excellent, 46% Good, 30% Fair, 9% Poor, and 0% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 14% Excellent, 46% Good, 30% Fair, 9% Poor, and 0% Not sure.
Missourians' Mental Health
Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 24% Excellent, 40% Good, 23% Fair, 13% Poor, and 0% Not sure.Likely voters' responses to 'How would you rate 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. February 2025 Voter Responses: 24% Excellent, 40% Good, 23% Fair, 13% 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.