Elon University Poll

Two-thirds of North Carolinians believe that religion is losing influence on American life, compared with about 24 percent who believe religion is gaining influence, according to the latest Elon University Poll. Nearly 65 percent say there should be no requirement for elected officials to believe in God.

Hunter Bacot, an associate professor of political science and director of the Elon University Poll, spoke with News 14 Carolina on Oct. 30 moments after the release of the latest poll results measuring North Carolina attitudes on political leaders in Washington.

Mileah Kromer, an assistant professor of political science and assistant director of the Elon University Poll, spoke with News 14 Carolina this week for an interview on the upcoming Charlotte mayoral and city council elections.

The nationally acclaimed political web site RealClearPolitics quoted Hunter Bacot, director of the Elon University Poll, in a June 3 article that examines North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr’s prospects for re-election in 2010.

Hunter Bacot, an associate professor of political science and director of the Elon University Poll, was interviewed twice by News 14 Carolina in recent days about the latest poll findings on issues ranging from President Barack Obama's approval ratings in North Carolina and how residents feel about same-sex marriage.

Hunter Bacot, an associate professor of political science and director of the Elon University Poll, answered questions from News 14 Carolina on Nov. 14 regarding potential Cabinet selections by President-elect Barack Obama.

Reporters from outlets such as the National Journal and the Associated Press interviewed Hunter Bacot, an associate professor of political science and director of the Elon University Poll, in recent days regarding public attitudes in North Carolina in the waning days of the 2008 election season.

Elon University Poll director Hunter Bacot answered questions from the (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record in a weekly segment published Oct. 26, 2008.