
The past and future of polling
The Science of Politics
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The Forgotten Pioneer of Polling: Emil Herja's Journey
This chapter explores the impactful yet underappreciated history of polling through the lens of Emil Herja, a figure whose diverse career transitioned from mining to newspaper ownership. It showcases Herja's innovative approach to political polling in the 1930s and his success in accurately predicting election outcomes, which paved the way for modern polling methods.
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