Scott Clement

Washington, D.C.

Polling director

Education: Vanderbilt University, BA in political science; University of Maryland, MS in survey methodology

Scott Clement is the polling director for The Washington Post, conducting national and local polls about politics, elections and social issues. He began his career with the ABC News Polling Unit and came to The Post in 2011 after conducting surveys with the Pew Research Center's Religion and Public Life Project.
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Latest from Scott Clement

A shift in Americans’ willingness to pay more for Russia sanctions

After another week of Russian attacks in Ukraine, national polls show that the public has unified more in support for sanctions on Russia, and one survey finds a clear majority are willing to absorb higher prices at the pump.

March 4, 2022

Post-ABC poll finds a deeply pessimistic nation, worried about the economy and Biden’s leadership

The president’s approval rating hits a new low, as voters indicate more trust in Republicans than Democrats as they approach November’s midterm elections.

February 27, 2022

3 in 10 District residents do not feel safe in their neighborhoods, Post poll finds

Most residents say more police would reduce crime, but the share of those who rate police positively has dropped.

February 25, 2022

Post-ABC poll finds bipartisan support for sanctions on Russia as it invades Ukraine

Views of Russia turn sharply negative, back to the days of the Cold War. But the public also disapproves of Biden’s handling of the crisis.

February 25, 2022

Majority of D.C. residents support clearing of homeless encampments, Post poll finds

At the same time, a 69 percent majority also say it would be difficult to afford rent in their neighborhood if they had to move from their current home.

February 24, 2022

Most D.C. parents satisfied with schools during pandemic, Post poll finds

In all, 42 percent of residents — parents and nonparents — rate schools positively, while 39 percent rate them negatively. That's similar to 2019, when 44 percent of residents held positive views of schools.

February 23, 2022

Washington Post poll: D.C. Mayor Bowser’s approval rating drops amid rising concerns about crime

A majority of D.C. residents approve of Mayor Muriel E. Bowser's job performance, but her popularity has dropped from previous years. Four months away from the June primary, Bowser has more name recognition and support than either of her two nearest competitors as she seeks a third term.

February 17, 2022

Republicans and Democrats divided over Jan. 6 insurrection and Trump’s culpability, Post-UMD poll finds

A narrow majority of Americans say they are proud of the way democracy is working in the United States, continuing a two-decade decline in confidence.

January 1, 2022

Americans broadly support Supreme Court upholding Roe v. Wade and oppose Texas abortion law, Post-ABC poll finds

November 16, 2021

Biden approval hits new low as economic discontent rises, Post-ABC poll finds

The president's agenda — an infrastructure bill he will sign Monday and a pending climate and social services measure — remains popular, even as some Americans worry about the size of government.

November 14, 2021