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In March 1974, an Eagleton Poll found that 78% of New Jersey residents believed oil companies were “holding back” during the energy crisis, while only 8% said it was a real crisis and 10% said both.
“The Constitution explicitly grants Congress the power to declare war,” said Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, noting that unilateral executive action can strain institutional norms and shift the balance intended by the framers.
According to the Burlington County Times, New Jersey lawmakers are raising concerns about presidential war powers after the administration carried out military strikes in Iran without congressional authorization. Read more: www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/p... burlingtoncountytimes.com
“We see that these results are pretty much across the board, at least when it comes to knowing someone who has had difficulty with affording child care or believing that it’s more difficult to find child care,” said Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling.
According to Gothamist, child care affordability continues to place significant strain on New Jersey families. A Rutgers‑Eagleton Poll conducted with Start Strong NJ found that 68% of New Jersey voters have difficulty finding quality, affordable child care. Read more: gothamist.com/news/nj-lose...
Morristown Green highlighted Koning’s performance and shared behind‑the‑scenes moments, including a good‑luck charm from her son and support from friends and colleagues.
According to Morristown Green, this year’s Morristown Onstage featured a range of performances, including an opening number by Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, who sang “Maybe This Time” from Cabaret. Read more: morristowngreen.com/2026/02/25/m...
Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, has noted in recent coverage that immigration enforcement remains a highly salient issue for New Jersey voters, shaping both public sentiment and the political environment surrounding the state’s early 2026 contests.
According to NJ.com, Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s second week in office has been dominated by two major issues: heightened public reaction to recent ICE activity and the ongoing dispute with the federal government over Gateway Tunnel funding. Read more: www.nj.com/politics/202...
Ashley Koning will perform “Maybe This Time” from Cabaret, reconnecting with a passion that shaped her long before she became a pollster. The Rutgers feature traces her journey from childhood performances to academic life, and now back to music after years focused on research, teaching, and family.
Rutgers University is spotlighting a different side of Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling. Later this month, she’ll return to the stage as a classically trained soprano in the Morristown ONSTAGE talent show. Full story: www.rutgers.edu/news/please-...
“We may not see a call tonight,” said Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling. “Given what we are currently seeing, there’s a possibility this could come down to remaining mail ballots.” Read more: morristowngreen.com/2026/02/05/t...
Morristown Green reports that the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 11th District remains extremely close, with early returns showing a narrow margin between the leading candidates as ballots continue to be counted. Read more: morristowngreen.com/2026/02/05/t...
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“A boost doesn’t end the game,” said Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, noting that name recognition, endorsements, and fundraising can help candidates — but don’t lock in results in a small, fast-moving district. Read more morristowngreen.com/2026/01/23/m...
With no public polling and 11 Democrats on the ballot, the NJ‑11 special primary is unfolding in a low‑information environment where early advantages matter, but don’t guarantee outcomes. Morristown Green breaks down why this race defies the usual rules. Read more morristowngreen.com/2026/01/23/m...
“Any special election is going to be such a tiny portion of the voting public… But this is a seat that Democrats can’t afford to lose,” said Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling. She noted that high outside spending could have an outsized impact on the race.
According to New Jersey Monitor, outside groups have poured more than $4.3 million into the NJ‑11 special election, shaping the dynamics of a low‑turnout primary where just a small share of voters is expected to participate. Read more: newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/04/o...
“Immigration is one of those few issues that the Democratic Party is unified on and can get behind,” said Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, noting how easily the topic can be used as an attack in a competitive primary.
According to Politico, immigration has become a defining issue in the NJ‑11 special election, shaping campaign messaging as candidates respond to heightened public concern over ICE’s tactics. Read more: www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Half or more of New Jerseyans say their housing costs aren’t affordable (33% “not very,” 18% “not at all”) and that it is only getting more difficult to pay them (56%), according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll conducted in collaboration with the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.
"We still see very large numbers who either have no opinion when it comes to favorability of these candidates or don’t even know who they are. This isn’t necessarily out of the norm,” said Koning said.
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ECPIP director Ashley Koning spoke with NJ Spotlight News about trends in the NJ gubernatorial election, highlighting the highly competitive race among Democratic candidates.
“To have six Democrats, all who could pretty legitimately have a chance — that’s really rare,” said Kristoffer Shields, director of the Rutgers-Eagleton Center on the American Governor.
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The 2025 NJ gubernatorial election is still up for grabs among Democrats, with six candidates vying for the office.
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With about a month to go, New Jersey’s registered voters are largely unaware that a primary election for governor will take place on June 10, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.
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According to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, New Jerseyans are generally negative about the U.S. economy: 41% describe it as “poor,” 39% say “only fair” (up 11 percentage points since November 2024) and 18% “good” (down 9 points); less than 1% say the national economy is doing “excellent.”
