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What if a pollster provides multiple versions of their poll — e.g. with or without third party candidates included, or different versions for registered and likely voters?

April 26, 2017candidates different included party poll pollster provides versions

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What if a pollster provides multiple versions of their poll — e.g. with or without third party candidates included, or different versions for registered and likely voters?

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When these situations arise, I use the likely voter version. I use the version with third-party candidates included if (i) they have officially announced their candidacy, and (ii) they are on the ballot in that state.