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Polls show about a fifth of voters are undecided, and neither finalist built a strong backing in the first round, when they combined for less than 30 percent of the vote.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Polls show that over 1 million job seekers used AI in 2025 to scan their resumes for keywords, or even to write their resumes or cover letters.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Polls have opened in Ethiopia's general election as conflict rages in parts of the country, meaning many people will not be able to vote.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Polls have consistently found that well over half of decided voters want someone other than Mr. Cepeda to succeed Mr. Petro.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Polls closed on the East Coast and results began pouring in.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin