The economy, jobs and inflation are the top issues for residents of the Commonwealth. IPOR's latest survey addresses topics such as the midterm elections, political anxiety, abortion, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s national spotlight.

Although Virginia consumers remain anxious about inflation heading into the holiday shopping season many are optimistic that the coming years will bring better economic conditions. 

Each year, Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research conducts a Holiday Spending Report. This year, holiday spending is likely to increase in part because of rising prices.  

The latest poll from the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research interviewed Virginia residents about Governor Glenn Youngkin, the war in Ukraine, abortion and sentiment on current and former elected officials. 

Consumer sentiment rebounds, fueled by slowing price growth, according to the latest Roanoke College Poll. 

The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment continued to slide, hitting a second consecutive low. Rising prices are to blame. 

The poll asks Virginians about topics such as the war in Ukraine, abortion, political anxiety and general feelings about current and former elected officials.

The latest poll of Virginia public opinion looks at recent executive actions by Gov. Youngkin, feelings about personal freedom versus health and safety, COVID vaccination and more.

Consumer Sentiment slides to a series low. Concerns about the current economy drive the losses, primarily due to rising prices. 

The Roanoke College Poll looks into the divide between Democrats and Republicans regarding mask wearing, vaccination plans and general political anxiety.