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Ann Selzer Announces Retirement After Controversial Polling Error

Respected Iowa pollster Ann Selzer retires following a significant polling miscalculation in favor of Kamala Harris before the 2024 election.

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Updated: Nov 17th, 2024, 10:39 PM ET

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Ann Selzer, a respected pollster for the Des Moines Register, has announced her retirement after a significant polling error showing Kamala Harris leading Trump by 3 points before the election. Trump won Iowa decisively by 13 points. Selzer, who stated her departure had been planned prior to the poll, acknowledged her misstep but defended her integrity. The Register will continue polling and seek improved methodologies to accurately gauge public sentiment.

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