In June 2020, the SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters to assess their opinions concerning the 2020 Election, COVID-19, and issues addressed by the Missouri state government. Full poll results with cross-tabs can be found here, and individual-level responses are available in our data archive.
Analyses from SLU Poll Directors
- Trump leads Biden by 7% ~ Dr. Kenneth Warren
- Parson and Galloway in Statistical Dead Heat ~ Dr. Kenneth Warren
- Other Missouri Political Issues ~ Dr. Kenneth Warren
- COVID, Leadership, and Missouri Schools ~ Dr. Evan Rhinesmith
- Missouri School Ratings & COVID's Impacts on Families ~ Dr. Evan Rhinesmith & Dr. J. Cameron Anglum
Key June 2020 Survey Results
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 50% of likely voters intend to support Donald Trump in the November presidential election. 43% intend to support Joe Biden; 4% intend to support another candidate; and 4% are not sure.
Read analyses of the 2020 Presidential Election from Dr. Kenneth Warren
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 41% of likely voters intend to support Mike Parson in the November gubernatorial election. 39% intend to support Nicole Galloway; 3% intend to support another candidate; and 17% are not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 32% of
likely voters strongly approve of Donald Trump's performance as president; 18% approve;
5% disapprove; 43% strongly disapprove; and 1% are not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 14% of
likely voters strongly approve of Mike Parson's performance as governor; 33% approve;
21% disapprove; 22% strongly disapprove; and 9% are not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 27% of
likely voters strongly approve of Donald Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic;
21% approve; 7% disapprove; 44% strongly disapprove; and 1% are not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 15% of
likely voters strongly approve of Mike Parson's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic;
33% approve; 27% disapprove; 21% strongly disapprove; and 5% are not sure
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 8% of likely
voters strongly approve of Senator Roy Blunt's performance; 30% approve; 20% disapprove;
28% strongly disapprove; and 13% are not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 26% of
likely voters strongly approve of Senator Josh Hawley's performance; 23% approve;
12% disapprove; 28% strongly disapprove; and 11% are not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 1% of likely
voters strongly approve of the US Congress's performance; 14% approve; 49% disapprove;
27% strongly disapprove; and 10% are not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 3% of likely
voters strongly approve of the Missouri State Legislature's performance; 40% approve;
23% disapprove; 22% strongly disapprove; and 12% are not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 8% of likely
voters rate the US Economy as Excellent; 23% rate the economy as Good; 34% rate the
economy as Fair; 37% rate the economy as poor; and 2% are not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 4% of likely
voters rate the Missouri Economy as Excellent; 25% rate the economy as Good; 41% rate
the economy as Fair; 28% rate the economy as poor; and 3% are not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 2% of likely
voters rate the schools in Missouri as Excellent; 28% rate the schools as Good; 46%
rate the schools as Fair; 17% rate the schools as poor; and 7% are not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 13% of
likely voters rate the schools in their community as Excellent; 35% rate the schools
as Good; 33% rate the schools as Fair; 16% rate the schools as poor; and 3% are not
sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 12% of
likely voters rate race relations in their community as Excellent; 33% rate the economy
as Good; 31% rate the economy as Fair; 19% rate the economy as poor; and 5% are not
sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 27% of
likely voters rate law enforcement in their community as Excellent; 37% rate the economy
as Good; 20% rate the economy as Fair; 15% rate the economy as poor; and 2% are not
sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 59% of
likely voters agreed there should be face-to-face instruction in schools in the fall.
64% of voters with school age children agreed; 79% of Republican voters agreed; 38%
of Democratic agreed; and 60% of independents agreed.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 48% of
respondents believe the Missouri state government should send applications for mail-in
ballots to every eligible voter, while 44% believe the Missouri state government should
not send applications. 8% of respondents were not sure.
The SLU/YouGov Poll conducted from June 23 through July 1, 2020 shows that 49% of all respondents agree that Missouri should expand its Medicaid program in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. Of those who agree, 21% are Republicans, 86% are Democrats and 41% are Independents.