According to new polling data, Auburn University Montgomery's Department of Political Science and Public AdministrationAhead of the March 5 Republican primary for Alabama's 1st Congressional District, Jerry Carl holds an eight-point lead over his opponent, Barry Moore.

Since the data was also linked, University of Georgia Survey Research CenterOf those who responded, 43% planned to vote for Carl, 35% planned to vote for Moore, and the remaining 22% were undecided.

Polls show that a key factor in Kahl's advantage compared to Moore is an advantage among Remain voters, as untested district lines indicate that incumbent members of Alabama's congressional delegation It provides insight into how to favor one over the other.

The results are highly contradictory, with 18% of respondents in Karl's old district planning to vote for Moore, compared to 17% of respondents in Moore's old district planning to vote for Karl. became.

David Hughes, Associate Professor of Political Science at AUM and Head of AUM Polling, spoke about both candidates and why the polls are where they are now.

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“Respondents do see Mr. Kahl as the more moderate, mainstream candidate in this race, and that perception may lead voters to fall into either Kahl's or Moore's camp. “It's helping us,” Hughes said.

Fifty-one percent of survey respondents who said U.S. funding to Ukraine is “about the right amount” supported Kahl, compared to just 25% who supported Moore, a 26-point difference. was there.

The poll, whose data was collected on February 27, included a sample of 1,909 people likely to vote Republican in the March 5 primary, for a response rate of 2.1% and a total 91,642 people contacted us.

Michael Brauner is a senior sports analyst and contributing writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP