Gannett Investigates Iowa Poll Leak as Harris Surges Ahead of Trump
The company behind the Des Moines Register is investigating a potential leak of Ann Selzer's Iowa poll results, which inaccurately showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading in Iowa, after they were posted on social media before official publication. The leak allegedly occurred when Illinois Governor JB Pritzker mentioned the poll's findings at a Duke Democrats meeting. The poll, which inaccurately predicted a Harris lead, was criticized after Donald Trump won the state, prompting Selzer to review her data and suggest the poll may have inadvertently motivated Republican voters.