Public Opinion Poll: How do Utahns Feel About Legalizing Marijuana?
Earlier this week, we published an interview with a Utah mother—a self-described conservative Mormon—whose son suffers from Dravet syndrome and would, as a result, benefit from cannabis as a medical treatment. To assess how Utah...
Why Do So Few Voters Show Up for the Primaries?
Leading up to yesterday’s municipal primary election, it was readily assumed that voter turnout would be low. Libertas Institute contacted county clerks around the state to determine which municipalities were holding...
Public Opinion Poll: Utah Voters Opine on the NSA, Alcohol Policy, and Polygamy
Libertas Institute surveyed 475 random Utah voters on August 7, 2013 via an automated phone call system. Sampled voters were contacted and administered a questionnaire. Half of respondents were contacted on their mobile phone,...
Public Opinion Poll: Would Caucus Changes Increase Voter Participation?
Media reports for months have contained claims by those wishing to change Utah’s caucus/convention system that have largely gone uncontested. These claims suggest that reforms to the current system, in whatever form they...
Public Opinion Poll: Where Do Utah Voters Stand on the Issues?
Libertas Institute surveyed 425 random Utah voters on May 22-23, 2013. Potential survey participants were screened to ensure that they were currently a registered voter in the state of Utah. Sampled voters were contacted and...