J Ann Selzer
J Ann Selzer is a prominent pollster based in Iowa, known for her accurate polling techniques and insightful analysis of public opinion. She has been involved in high-stakes polling during significant political events and was recently in the news due to a defamation lawsuit against her by the U.S. president over a poll she conducted.
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J. Ann Selzer came under fire after releasing a hugely inaccurate poll ahead of the 2024 election showing Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in Iowa.
Trump scores legal win in lawsuit against Iowa pollster, newspaper
United States· 2025-10-25
J. Ann Selzer was known for her independence in polling but faced criticism after the 2024 election.
De cara a las elecciones, ¿aún podemos creer en las encuestas?
Costa Rica· 2025-10-21
J. Ann Selzer was sued by Trump over a pre-election survey that showed Harris leading him.
Paramount settles Trump’s dubious ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit with $16 million payout and no apologyUnited States· 2025-07-02
Selzer released her final Des Moines Register-sponsored poll showing then-Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump by three points in Iowa just three days before the election.
Trump refiles state case against Iowa pollster over incorrect 2024 pollUnited States· 2025-07-01
Retribution has been the perceived motive behind Trump’s moves against the CBS newsmagazine '60 Minutes,' pollster J. Ann Selzer.
Analysis: Trump is trying to chill the investigative journalism that holds him to accountUnited States· 2025-05-03
Trump sued top pollster J. Ann Selzer over a pre-election survey that showed Harris leading Trump in Iowa.
Trump threatens New York Times for ‘unlawful’ reporting on his CBS lawsuitUnited States· 2025-04-30
J Ann Selzer is being defended in a lawsuit related to a poll that indicated Trump was trailing Kamala Harris.
Sarah Palin’s defamation suit retrial against the New York Times raises first amendment concerns | Sarah Palin
United Kingdom· 2025-04-21
