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Listen: UMass Poll Director Tatishe Nteta Discusses Latest Massachusetts Polling Results

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Tatishe Nteta

Tatishe Nteta, provost professor of political science and director of the UMass Amherst Poll, recently joined the Office of News and Media Relations’ Aaron Kupec for a discussion of the results of the latest statewide poll.

In the first episode of a new podcast series from the News Office, Nteta talks about Democratic challengers to Sen. Ed Markey, Gov. Maura Healey’s popularity, prospects for Republicans regaining statewide office, residents’ views on the economy and immigration, and much more.

Listen to the full conversation below and on Soundcloud, and stay tuned for new episodes of the podcast featuring interviews with faculty experts and interesting members of the UMass community that will be featured in the Inside UMass newsletter soon.
 

Full results from the latest UMass Amherst/WCVB Poll

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New UMass Amherst/WCVB Poll Finds Markey Challengers Face Uphill Battle in 2026 Senate Race

The new statewide survey shows that Rep. Seth Moulton, Alex Rikleen and others will find it difficult to unseat the popular longtime senator in the 2026 Democratic primary.

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Kennealy Holds Early Lead for 2026 Bay State GOP Gubernatorial Primary Nod, According to New UMass Amherst/WCVB Poll

While former Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy is the early Republican frontrunner, the new survey shows a likely uphill battle to defeat an increasingly popular incumbent in Gov. Maura Healey.

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For First Time Since 2020, New UMass Amherst/WCVB Poll Finds Plurality of Residents Say Massachusetts is on the ‘Wrong Track’

A new survey finds that growing pessimism about the Bay State’s economy, persistent housing challenges and the ripple effects of the federal shutdown are fueling high levels of public concern.