Poll: 69% of West Virginia voters oppose eliminating school vaccine mandates
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Lori Kersey
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Summary
A poll conducted by Cygnal and the Infectious Disease Prevention Network found that 69% of West Virginia voters and 57% of likely Republican primary voters oppose eliminating school vaccine mandates. The survey of 500 voters and 388 likely GOP primary voters indicates broad bipartisan support for maintaining school vaccination requirements in the state.
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The poll was conducted in February 2026 by Virginia-based political polling agency Cygnal and the Infectious Disease Prevention Network, a pro-vaccine advocacy organization.
It included 500 from the electorate broadly and 388 likely Republican primary voters.
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