IMGE Insights
3 scored general-election polls (2017) , each measured against the certified result. How to read these numbers: methodology.
Record by cycle
| Cycle | Polls | Avg. Error | Lean | Winner Called |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 5.9 pts | R+5.9 | 100% |
Every scored poll
| Date | Race | Poll Margin | Actual | Error | Called It |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-04 | VA Governor | D+1.0 | D+8.9 | 7.9 | ✓ |
| 2017-10-23 | VA Governor | D+4.0 | D+8.9 | 4.9 | ✓ |
| 2017-09-15 | VA Governor | D+4.0 | D+8.9 | 4.9 | ✓ |
Margins shown as party lead (D+/R+); for non-D-vs-R matchups the margin is first-listed candidate minus second. Historical scored-poll data for cycles through 2023 from FiveThirtyEight's pollster-ratings dataset (CC-BY-4.0); 2024 scored by PollingSource. This record never changes what enters the PollingSource average.