Research

In order to remain current in the rapidly developing field of politics, the Bliss Institute staff regularly conducts applied and scholarly research. The institute's research efforts provide a source of up-to-date information for the general public, as well as political practitioners and academicians, and offers undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity for advance study.

Polls/Surveys

University of Akron Bliss Institute Poll (Baseline for the 2018 Election): Poll finds voters nearly evenly divided in partisan terms as the 2018 campaign enters it final weeks. See the highlights or download the full report (PDF).
Humanist Survey (2018): Survey Results
2016 Election Polls
- Clinton leads, but Democrats want Biden to run (Aug. 5, 2015): Poll Findings
- Strong support for Trump among republican primary voters (Aug. 4, 2015): Poll Findings
- 2015 Ohio Presidential Politics (Akron Buckeye Poll): Poll Findings
- 2015 Ohio Ballot Issues (Akron Buckeye Poll): Poll Findings
Tea Party Research (Oct. 2011): Survey Findings
Cleveland Plain Dealer Opinion Survey (Oct. 2011): Poll Findings
American Humanist Survey (Dec. 2011): Survey Findings

Books/Manuscripts

Gerrymander Analysis and Remedy: The case for Removing Discretion from Districting by David L. Horn and Charles R. Hampton: View Manuscript

Featured Research

Your Vote Ohio Poll (Summer 2020)

The Your Vote Ohio Poll is a joint project of Your Vote Ohio and the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Akron. The survey was conducted by the Center for Marketing and Opinion Research.

Basic Information on Ohio Politics

CONTACT US

Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
The University of Akron
Olin Hall 325
Akron, OH 44325-1914

Office: 330-972-5182
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Email: bliss@uakron.edu