Nationwide opinion polling for the 2012 United States presidential election
opinion polls
Nationwide public opinion polls that were conducted relating to the 2012 United States presidential election are as follows. The election was between Democratic Incumbent President Barack Obama, Republican Mitt Romney, as well as other third-party and independent challengers.
The persons named in the polls were official candidates in the general election or former candidates for a particular party's nomination.
General election of 2012
Two-way race
*RV means "registered voters"; LV means "likely voters"; A means "adults". Polls with a (D), (R), or (L) indicate that they were sponsored by partisan groups affiliated with a party.
Three-way race
*RV means "registered voters"; LV means "likely voters"
Four-way race
*RV means "registered voters"; LV means "likely voters"
Five-way race
*RV means "registered voters"; LV means "likely voters"
Before Convention Nominations
Both convention nominations were completed by September 6, 2012.
Two-way race
*RV means "registered voters"; LV means "likely voters"; A means "adults". Polls with a (D), (R), or (L) indicate that they were sponsored by partisan groups affiliated with a party.
Two-way race with Gary Johnson
Three-way race with Gary Johnson
Hypothetical three-way race
Five-way race
Democratic primary
President Barack Obama ran uncontested in most states for the 2012 Democratic presidential nomination.
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