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Judge Scott Beattie permanently dismissed President Trump’s lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register, ruling that opinion polls are protected speech and cannot be deemed fraudulent for being inaccurate. The case stemmed from a 2024 poll showing Kamala Harris ahead in Iowa, which Trump lost by 13 points. Trump’s team plans to appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
Renowned Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer is retiring from elections polling after 25 years, having announced her decision in a guest column for the Des Moines Register. Known for her work on the Iowa Poll since 1997, Selzer's recent presidential projection was notably off by 16 percentage points, drawing criticism from right-wing commentators. Despite this, she remains a trusted figure in Iowa polling, and her retirement had been planned for over a year.
J. Ann Selzer, a renowned pollster known for her accurate election predictions, announced she is leaving election polling after her firm's recent inaccurate prediction in Iowa, where they showed Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump. Selzer, who has been associated with the Des Moines Register since 1997, will not renew her contract for 2024, citing a transition to other ventures. Despite her recent miss, Selzer has a history of successful predictions, including accurately forecasting Barack Obama's 2008 caucus victory and Joni Ernst's 2014 Senate win.
A recent poll conducted by The Des Moines Register in Iowa provides insights into the 2024 presidential race, highlighting voter preferences and potential frontrunners. The poll's results could significantly influence campaign strategies and candidate focus in this key early voting state.