Can we trust the polls?

This commentary is by Geoffrey Skelley, chief elections analyst for Decision Desk HQ, which provides independent results and analysis for U.S. elections.Can we trust the polls? As an election analyst, I often get this question. That’s understandable. Polls underestimated Donald Trump’s support in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. This November, Democrats are clearly favored to capture the U.S. House of Representatives and have a realistic shot at flipping the U.S. Senate.The a