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.
ArticleTrump approval falls, Israel-Iran conflict, anti-ICE protests, and vaccines: June 13-16, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Trump approval numbers, the Israel-Iran conflict, anti-ICE protests, and opinion of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and his actions
17 Jun 2025- Article
Poll: Can Americans get around without GPS?
Men and older Americans are more likely to say they're good at navigating than are women or younger Americans.
11 Jun 2025 - Article
Trump vs. Musk, the biggest issues, ICE and deportations, the budget, and Supreme Court cases: June 6-9, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the Donald Trump-Elon Musk spat, ICE, deportations, the budget, and Supreme Court cases.
10 Jun 2025 - Article
Which states have Americans visited?
64% of Americans have visited Florida, the most of any state. 56% have visited New York, 54% D.C., 51% Texas, and 50% California. Only 12% have been to Alaska.
06 Jun 2025 - Article
Trump's rising popularity, the budget, 2026 midterms, Democrats' leader, policing, and Musk: May 30-June 2, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Trump's recovering job approval, the budget, the 2026 midterms, government monitoring of social media, race relations, Democrats' leader, and summer expectations.
03 Jun 2025 - Article
International relations, tariffs, Pope Leo XIV, and space exploration: May 9-12, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
Findings from the latest Economist/YouGov poll about how much respect Americans think people around the world have for Donald Trump and how fair or unfair Americans consider their country's major trade relationships.
13 May 2025 - Article
Approval of Donald Trump, recession fears, financial anxiety, and grading universities: May 2-5, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
Findings from the latest Economist/YouGov poll about Donald Trump's job approval, economic fears, and grades and ideological scores for top universities.
06 May 2025 - Article
Donald Trump's approval numbers, U.S. democracy, DOGE, Elon Musk, and Pope Francis: April 25-28, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week's Economist/YouGov poll covers Donald Trump approval, economic concerns, democracy, Pope Francis, and Catholic doctrine.
29 Apr 2025 - Article
Trump approval falls, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 100 days, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: April 19-22, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
Findings from the latest Economist/YouGov poll about Donald Trump's approval rating, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, immigration, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s claims.
23 Apr 2025 - Article
What Americans think about the late Pope Francis
53% of U.S. adults say Francis was a good pope, compared to only 15% of U.S. adult citizens who said Pope Benedict XVI was a good pope when he resigned in 2013.
21 Apr 2025