NEWS RELEASE’
Also, Tested was School Bonds, Pot Convention and Education Tax
(Phoenix, AZ) — MBQF, a public affairs and consulting firm, announced results of a recent survey dealing with the nationally known, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who could be facing his toughest re-election battle yet. We also looked at several other current issues in Arizona, primarily within Maricopa County.
In the most recent automated telephonic survey of 559 high efficacy voters in Maricopa County, conducted on October 19, 2015, the survey calculates a 4.14% theoretical margin of error, plus or minus in percentage points, 95% of the time.
The survey asked several questions of voters. The first was a basic re-elect question regarding Sheriff Joe Arpaio,
“Looking ahead to next year’s election for Maricopa County Sheriff, do you think that Joe Arpaio should be re- elected, or do you think that it is time to give someone else a chance?”
The second question was phrased, “Recently, the Republican Party of Maricopa County has decided to oppose ALL 28 school district overrides and bond ballot initiatives come this November. Arizona is one of the lowest ranked states in the United States when it comes to education. Would you consider the Republican Party of Maricopa Counties stance on these bonds as obstructionist or as fiscal prudence?”
The fourth question was phrased, “The Phoenix Convention center will be hosting the “Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo” at the end of this month. Do you think that is a good idea or bad idea to host this event?”
Michael Noble, consultant and pollster, issued the following statement:
“With Maricopa County voters split on whether America’s Toughest Sheriff deserves another four years, the data shows Sheriff Joe will have his toughest campaign ever. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents are near evenly split. In addition, a small plurality of county voters say they are open to paying more for education. With most eyes focused on the Presidential election next November, Arizona voters have some big choices.“
For more information about this survey, or a summary of topline data and wording, please contact MBQF Consulting. The margin of error for this survey is +/-4.14%.
