David Montgomery
David H. Montgomery is a journalist, programmer, and history podcaster based in Minneapolis. Before joining YouGov as a senior data journalist, he wrote for outlets including CityLab and Minnesota Public Radio.
US Likely voters, data centers, 'woke,' and more: August 21 - 24, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll
Many Americans think data centers are bad for the U.S.; more oppose them locally
Democrats have a double-digit lead among those who say they'll definitely vote in November
Frequent social media users are more likely to prefer the algorithm to chronological feeds
Democrats' midterms lead, war and the military, Iran, and more: August 14 - 17, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
Republicans are divided on whether to use the military to take over Cuba and the Panama Canal
Republican support for Trump has fallen as Democrats hold a big lead among enthusiastic midterms voters
How Americans describe the Democratic and Republican parties
Trump's job approval, immigration and assimilation, vaccines, and more: August 7 - 10, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
Donald Trump's job approval falls to 33%
Moving pictures, falling approval, and chasing squirrels
Swing district voters, feminism, and more: July 31 - August 3, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
Registered voters in swing districts prefer Democrats to Republicans for Congress
Do Americans think AI is smarter than Donald Trump?
A new low for Trump approval, the close House race, views on Netanyahu, and more: July 25 - 27, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
Americans like their member of the House a lot more than they like Congress as a whole
Trump's job approval hits record low, driven down by Gen X, white Americans, and Independents
Donald Trump is deeply unpopular. Why aren't Democrats doing better in the race for Congress?
Trump's unpopularity, low confidence in ICE, politicians considered socialists, and more: July 17 - 20, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
Majorities of Americans disapprove of Trump's job handling and several of his personal qualities
Do you like soccer more than American football? We asked Americans to choose between their favorite sports
War in Iran, sexual-assault accusations against candidates, NATO, Trump, and more: July 10 - 13, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
MAGA Republicans still support the Iran war but most other Americans say it was the wrong decision
Could you score a World Cup penalty kick? Many men say yes
Disapproval of the Supreme Court, Trump's use of his office, and more: July 3 - 6, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
Most Americans say Donald Trump is using his office for personal gain
What Americans think about the revolution, 250 years later
The Iran deal, what Americans want from the parties, and more: June 19 - 22, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
Few Democrats or Republicans want their party to move to the center
Trump's job approval rebounds, Americans lack confidence in elections, abortion views, and more: June 13 - 15, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
What Americans think about abortion and the parties' positions on it
Trump's approval jumped. Will it last?
How much power do billionaires and workers have?
What Americans think about board games
A new low for Trump approval on the economy, expectations of a drawn-out Iran war, and more: June 5 - 8, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll
A record 63% of Americans disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling the economy