Steve Koczela
Contributor
Steve Koczela is the president of The MassINC Polling Group, where he has grown the organization from its infancy to a nationally known and respected polling provider. He has overseen WBUR's polling since it began in 2011, and writes regularly for WBUR. Koczela frequently appears in local, state and national media outlets discussing polling, politics and policy.
Prior to founding the MassINC Polling Group, Koczela conducted survey research for the U.S. Department of State in Iraq, in key states for President Obama’s 2008 campaign, and conducted surveys and polls on behalf of many private corporations. He is past president of the New England Chapter of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (NEAAPOR) and serves as associate editor of the Statistical Journal of the IAOS. He lives in Melrose, Mass., and is a veteran of the war in Iraq.
Recently published
4 Maps That Explain Boston's Preliminary Mayoral Election
It's clear where Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George pulled the bulk of their votes during Boston's preliminary election for mayor. But, as MassINC Polling Group's Steve Koczela and Rich...
How Early Voting Data Shows Some Inequities In The Mass. Democratic Primary
When all the votes were counted, the places with less early voting ended up casting a smaller share of the total votes than they did in other recent primaries, lessening...
COVID-19, A Compound Crisis For Many In Massachusetts
For many towns, neighborhoods and families in Massachusetts, health problems and economic problems arrive as a pair -- dragging mental health, food insecurity, and other issues behind.
WBUR Poll Finds 4 In 10 Voters Plan To Vote By Mail In Massachusetts
We discuss the poll's numbers and what they mean with Steve Koczela with the MassINC Polling Group and Pam Wilmot with Common Cause Massachusetts.
Struggling And Sick: COVID-19 Compounds Economic Distress For Vulnerable Mass. Residents
A new Mass INC Polling Group survey finds residents under the most economic strain during the pandemic are also much more likely to be in a household with COVID-19.
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Mass. GOP Voters Like Trump More Than Their Republican Governors
Massachusetts has divided, with Republican voters turning sharply toward the politics of President Donald Trump and away from their current and former GOP leaders.
New Hampshire Voted. Now What? Here Are 6 Ideas To Consider
Key takeaways from the New Hampshire primary vote.
The Outcomes, Not The Vote Count Meltdown, Show Why Iowa Can’t Go First Anymore
Imagine if states that don't have overwhelmingly white electorates were first in the primary calendar.
N.H. Voters Want Candidates To Talk Issues, Not Impeachment, Poll Finds
Voters say they want candidates to talk about issues. Candidates are happy to oblige, once Trump impeachment will let them back on the trail.
Analysis: Bloomberg Isn't Campaigning In N.H., And The State’s Voters Seem OK With That
The former New York City mayor and Democratic candidate's "net favorability" ratings are extremely low compared to his competition, but can his massive wealth buy voter approval?