The Franklin & Marshall College Poll

The March 2012 Franklin and Marshall College Poll finds former US Senator Rick Santorum losing ground in his home state as he has nationally. Senator Santorum leads Mitt Romney now by a narrower margin among Pennsylvania Republicans, 30% to 28%, than he did in February when he led Romney, 45% to 16%. Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich trail with 9% and 6% respectively. The Republican race for US Senate in Pennsylvania remains wide open as an unprecedented four in five voters remain undecided in the race.

View the latest Franklin & Marshall College Poll:

March 20-25, 2012 - Summary of Findings - Pennsylvanians (PDF)

The Franklin & Marshall College Poll is produced in conjunction with the Philadelphia Daily News, WGAL-TV (South Central PA), Pittsburgh Tribune Review, WTAE‐TV (Pittsburgh), WPVI‐TV6/ABC (Philadelphia), Times-Shamrock Newspapers, Harrisburg Patriot‐News, and Lancaster Newspapers. This survey may used in whole or in part, but must contain the reference that it was conducted at Franklin & Marshall College.

Center for Politics & Public Affairs

The Center for Politics and Public Affairs, established in 2004, fosters the study of politics and public policy. It is under the auspices of the College's Floyd Institute for Public Policy Analysis.

Center for Opinion Research

The Floyd Institute's Center For Opinion Research at Franklin & Marshall College provides research services, technical assistance and training to government agencies, private corporations, professional associations, the media and other organizations. The Center is a resource for those seeking objective information about the major issues and problems facing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its citizens.