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Peter Francia


June 10, 2026 by Kevin Syers

Professor, Department of Political Science
Director, ECU Center for Survey Research
Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences

  • Phone: 252-328-6126
  • Email: franciap@ecu.edu
  • Website: http://myweb.ecu.edu/franciap/francia.html

Areas of expertise: Presidential and U.S. Congressional Elections; Public Opinion; Voting Behavior; Interest Groups; Campaign Finance; Polling, Political Polling

In the media

Can polls be trusted? ECU expert says despite recent changes political polling has strong track record. – The Daily Reflector

ECU Center for Survey Research recognized for accuracy of its political polling – WRAL

Top pollster reveals which state is a must-win for former President Donald Trump – Forbes

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