In order to obtain a more comprehensive view of a complex electorate this year, Ipsos is using three sources of information: traditional polls, expert analysis from the University of Virginia and social media trends. The new tool, available for free online, was unveiled Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) in Washington. The governorships in 36 states, as well as numerous state and local seats, are up for grabs. Women, who might be put off by the scandal-plagued Trump, “will be very important” in determining 2018 election outcomes, Young said. Minority voters, who lean Democratic, tend to mobilize less during midterm elections.

Source: Manila Times August 29, 2018 16:41 UTC