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October 27, 2009

News7 Poll: Republicans hold double digit leads in statewide contests

If the election were held today, 58 percent said they would vote for Republican Bob McDonnell, and 41 percent said they support Democrat Creigh Deeds.    More>>

October 20, 2009

News7 Poll: Republicans hold comfortable leads in statewide contests

The poll shows Republican Bob McDonnell would easily win the race over Democrat Creigh Deeds.  It also shows Republican Bill Bolling would defeat Jody Wagner in the race for lieutenant governor.

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June 9, 2009

News7 Poll: New leader in Democratic Primary for Governor race

Months of campaigning are over and Virginia's Democrats head to the polls Tuesday to determine their nominee for governor. The latest News 7 poll puts State Senator Creigh Deeds in the lead with 42% of the vote. More>>

March 16, 2009

News7 Poll: Will the federal government attempt to pass more restrictive laws on gun ownership?

A News7 SurveyUSA poll shows more than three quarters of the residents in our area expect to see attempts to create tougher gun laws.  More>>

December 5

News7 SurveyUSA Poll: Consumers don't want to spend much on an HDTV

Three years ago, HDTVs typically cost several thousand dollars. This may be as good of a time as any to buy an HDTV. The prices have really come down. You can now get a pretty decent HDTV between $500 More>>

October 8, 2008

News7 Poll: Fifth District race for House of Representatives gets tighter

Incumbent Republican Virgil Goode still has a large lead, but Democratic challenger Tom Perriello has made significant gains.  More>>

October 6, 2008

News7 Poll: Barack Obama's lead continues to grow in Virginia

The poll, conducted over the weekend by SurveyUSA, also found that Obama now leads or ties McCain in every section of the Commonwealth. More>>

September 25, 2008

News7 Poll: Should the presidential debate be held on Friday?

In a nationwide survey conducted Thursday, more than 40% of those who were polled said the debate should be held as scheduled.  More>>

July 8, 2008

News7 Poll: What do Virginians think about spending more money on roads?

Virginia legislators are packing their bags. They'll return to Richmond Wednesday for part two of the special transportation session. Coming off a holiday weekend in which Virginians paid record high More>>

June 24, 2008

News7 Survey USA Poll: How far do owners go after pet's death?

For many of us our pets are members of our family.  So how far would you go to take care of them in their afterlife? More>>

June 10, 2008

News7 Survey USA Poll: Do drivers use the Internet to find cheap gas prices?

Gas prices have reached a national average at more than four dollars a gallon. According to a Survey USA Poll, 58% of drivers in our viewing area will drive around to locate the cheapest price. However, More>>

May 26, 2008

News-7 Poll: Romney, Edwards strongest VP picks

Two former Presidential candidates seem to be the strongest potential running mates for John McCain and Barack Obama, according to the latest News-7 poll. More>>

May 20, 2008

Survey USA Poll: Americans expect gas to reach $5 a gallon

We're all hoping it doesn't of course but it looks like the price of regular gasoline may top $4 a gallon soon, and most Americans don't expect it to stop there. More>>

April 30, 2008

News7 Poll: Who would you vote for in the Roanoke City Council & Mayor's races?

In the mayor's race, if the election were held today, David Bowers would unseat current Mayor Nelson Harris, by quite a wide margin. More>>

April 30, 3008

News7 Poll: Economy is causing people to think about getting a second job

An exclusive News7 SurveyUSA poll shows 55% of people in Southwest Virginia are thinking about taking on another job to make ends meet. More>>

April 24, 2008

News7 Poll: More people using CFL bulbs to save energy and money

In fact, a News7 SurveyUSA poll found CFL bulbs are in most homes in the region. More>>

April 22, 2008

Survey USA Poll: Clinton and Obama should not combine campaigns

When asked if Clinton and Obama should run together for President and Vice President, 65% of those polled say they should run separate campaigns. More>>

April 17, 2008

News7 Poll: John McCain continues to pull ahead in Virginia

As Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama battle it out for the Democratic nomination, it might not matter that much.  According to our latest News7 SurveyUSA poll, McCain would beat either one of them. More>>

March 25, 2008

News7 Poll: How are high gas prices affecting drivers?

According the an exclusive News7 Survey USA poll, 83% of drivers say they've been forced to change the way they drive because of gas prices. More>>

March 24, 2008

News7 Poll: Do you approve of the job Governor Kaine's doing?

According to our News7 SurveyUSA poll, 54% of Virginians approve of the job Kaine is doing, 39% disapprove, and 6% aren't sure. More>>

March 6, 2008

SurveyUSA poll: Clinton & Obama beat McCain in electoral votes

Thirty thousand registered voters were interviewed, 600 in each of the 50 states.  More>>

February 11, 2008

News7 Poll: McCain's lead narrows; Obama maintains lead

John McCain still leads, but the gap has narrowed from 32 points last week to just 11.  The poll was conducted over the weekend.  The Democratic race has remained steady.  Barack Obama maintains about a 20 point lead. More>>

January 23, 2008

News-7 Poll: Most support DUI license plates

According to our SurveyUSA poll, 71% believe the law would be a good idea.  Those polled say a person should be required to get a special license plate after two convictions, not three.  More>>

November 19, 2007

Retail Reality Check: An in-depth look at Shopping in Roanoke!

A News-7 Poll shows that  more than three-quarters of Roanoke area people are either very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with the amount and variety of retail shopping in the Roanoke Valley. More>>

October 23, 2007

News 7 Poll: Decorating for Halloween is becoming increasingly popular

According to our News-7 SurveyUSA Poll, more than half of you will at least do a little decorating for Halloween this year.  Another 6% told us they will go all out. More>>

July 17, 2007

News-7 Poll: More people expected to take advantage of Virginia's second tax free holiday

Virginia's tax free holiday will be held the first weekend in August.  Our poll indicates more Virginians do plan to take advantage of the tax holiday this year. More>>

July 12, 2007

News-7 Poll: Most favor Valley View Mall youth restrictions

Most adults in the WDBJ7 viewing area say it was a good idea for Valley View Mall in Roanoke to ban unsupervised young people on weekend evenings. More>>

July 10, 2007

News-7 Poll: Most favor red-light cameras

The SurveyUSA poll found that 69% said red-light cameras are a good idea, while 30% called them a bad idea. More>>

June 13, 2007

News-7 Poll: Majority approve of how Virginia Tech has handed its review of the shootings

SurveyUSA polled 500 adults in Roanoke and Lynchburg and found that 66% approved of the job Virginia Tech has done.  More>>

June 1, 2007

News-7 Poll: New parking fees may discourage downtown shopping

Most Roanoke Valley residents (69%) responding to a News-7 poll say new fees for evening and weekend parking at downtown Roanoke parking garages will make it less likely that they'll shop downtown in the future.  More>>

June 12, 2007

News7 Poll: Franklin County residents overwhelmingly support rebuilding monument

A News-7/Survey USA poll of 500 Franklin County residents shows overwhelming support for rebuilding the Confederate Monument in Rocky Mount. More>>

May 23, 2007

News-7 Poll: Majority opposes guns on campus

A majority of those in the WDBJ7 viewing area opposes the idea of allowing those with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns on college campuses. More>>

February 17, 2006

News-7 Poll: Most support hotel and restaurant on Mill Mountain

Most people in the Roanoke Valley support the idea of a new hotel and restaurant on Mill Mountain, according to a News-7 poll conducted this week. More>>

February 22, 2007

News-7 Poll: Many believe Virginia's drunk driving laws are too lenient

In a News-7 poll conducted this week, half of those asked believe Virginia's drunk driving penalties are too lenient. More>>

March 1, 2007

News-7 Poll: Majority favors higher speed limit on VA interstates

A majority in the News-7 viewing area supports raising the speed limit on most Virginia interstates to 70 miles per hour.  More>>

March 13, 2007

News-7 Poll: Majority know what to do if tornado warning was issued

According to a News-7 Survey USA poll, 81% say their household would know what to do if a tornado warning was issued. More>>

March 23, 2007

News-7 Poll: Dining is Roanoke market area's biggest draw

A News-7/Survey USA poll shows most people in the Roanoke area come to the downtown market area for its dining. Shopping is the second-biggest draw. More>>

April 12, 2007

News-7 Poll: Most favor keeping Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond

A News-7 poll conducted this week found that most people in the News-7 viewing area are not in favor of a proposal to move the Museum of the Confederacy to Lexington. More>>

May 8, 2007

News-7 Poll: Valley residents favor red, white and blue star on Mill Mountain

A SurveyUSA poll of 500 Roanoke Valley residents this week shows 64% favor returning the star to red, white and blue. More>>

May 26, 2006

News-7 Poll: Majority says gas prices are affecting their summer travel plans

Gas prices are affecting holiday and summer travel plans, according to a News-7 poll conducted this week by SurveyUSA. More>>

How are the News-7 Polls conducted?

News-7 polls are conducted by Survey USA, a firm with a sound record of polling around the country.  More>>

WDBJ7 Viewing Area

Counties and cities surveyed by SurveyUSA as part of the WDBJ7 Viewing area. More>>

November 6, 2008

Governor Kaine's approval rating

Governor Tim Kaine's approval rating fell marginally in October. More>>

June 20, 2007

Approval ratings for Virginia's U.S. senators

Current approval and tracking numbers More>>

July 17, 2007

Presidential approval ratings

President Bush's approval in Virginia was fell from a minus 24 in June to a minus 32 in July. More>>

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