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politics1 year ago

Renowned Pollster Ann Selzer Retires Amid Iowa Poll Controversy

Renowned Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer is retiring from elections polling after 25 years, having announced her decision in a guest column for the Des Moines Register. Known for her work on the Iowa Poll since 1997, Selzer's recent presidential projection was notably off by 16 percentage points, drawing criticism from right-wing commentators. Despite this, she remains a trusted figure in Iowa polling, and her retirement had been planned for over a year.

politics1 year ago

Renowned Pollster Ann Selzer Retires Following Controversial Iowa Poll

J. Ann Selzer, a renowned pollster known for her accurate election predictions, announced she is leaving election polling after her firm's recent inaccurate prediction in Iowa, where they showed Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump. Selzer, who has been associated with the Des Moines Register since 1997, will not renew her contract for 2024, citing a transition to other ventures. Despite her recent miss, Selzer has a history of successful predictions, including accurately forecasting Barack Obama's 2008 caucus victory and Joni Ernst's 2014 Senate win.