LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Elon University Polling as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on an A- rating in predictive polling.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2000, Elon University Polling is a research survey organization based in Elon, North Carolina. According to their about page, “The Elon University Poll conducts statewide and national surveys on issues of importance to North Carolina voters and residents. Information from these polls is shared with media, citizens and public officials to facilitate informed public policy making through the better understanding of citizens’ opinions and attitudes.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Elon University Polling is operated and funded by Elon University. Revenue is derived through sales of services.
Analysis / Bias
Elon University Polling conducts market research and polling via various mediums. The website does not generally report on politics but publishes news related to its polling.
Polling bias is assessed using Silver Bulletin’s mean-reverted bias metric. For Elon University, the mean-reverted polling bias is −0.36, indicating a slight Democratic lean. Under MBFC’s calibrated polling bias scale, a mean bias between -0.0 and -0.5 corresponds to a polling bias score of -1. Polling bias accounts for 70% of the final bias score, while editorial bias accounts for 30%.
Applying MBFC’s weighted formula:
(−1 × 0.70) + (−0 × 0.30) = −0.7
Based on MBFC’s bias classification scale, a final score of -0.7 places Elon University in the Least Biased category.
Factual reporting is rated High based on a Silver Bulletin grade of A-, indicating solid predictive accuracy and good methodological performance.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Elon University Polling as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on an A- rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 09/08/2024) Updated (02/13/2026)
Source: https://www.elon.edu/u/elon-poll/
Last Updated on February 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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