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 / Modified jul 23, 2018 2:24 p.m.

Polls Remain a Crucial Tool in Arizona Election Campaigns

What signs to look for to know if a poll is trustworthy or not.

As campaign season ramps up, poll results are making regular appearances in the media cycle. But how much trust should we place in the results? It's a question many asked themselves following the 2016 presidential election, when most polls had Hillary Clinton leading over then-candidate Donald Trump. Arizona 360 got insight from Javelina CEO Catherine Alonzo. Her company works with political campaigns and is currently consulting the gubernatorial campaign of David Garcia.

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