October 29, 2020

Contact: John Yob

Legislative Winners Predicted in New US Virgin Islands Poll

Voters Highly Favorable Toward Governor Bryan and his Handling of Coronavirus

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands – New polls were released by VI Tech Stack in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL). One survey was conducted in the St. Croix District and a second was conducted in the St. Thomas/St. John Districts.

Incumbent Democrat Stacey Plaskett is expected to win the election for Delegate to the House of Representatives over challenger Shekema M. George handily. Plaskett received 74% support to George’s 9% in St. Croix and Plaskett received 71% support to George’s 14% in St. Thomas/St. John.

In the US Virgin Islands legislative elections, 7 candidates will be elected in the St. Thomas/St. John District and 7 candidates will be elected in the St. Croix District.

In St. Croix, Democrat Kurt Vialet was the top performer, receiving 15.1% support. He’s followed closely by non-incumbent challenger, Democrat Genevieve Whitaker, with 14.7% of the vote. They were the only two to finish in double digits. There is very little separation to round out the top seven. Democrat Allison DeGazon finished third with 8.4%, Democrat Novelle E. Francis, Jr. fourth with 7.7%, Independent Samuel “Sam” Carrion fifth with 7.3%, Independent Alicia “Chucky” Hansen sixth with 6.7%, and Democrat Javan E. James seventh with 6.5%. Independent Franklin D. Johnson and independent Michael J. Springer were the first two out of the top seven, finishing with 5.4% and 4.0% respectively. 9.2% remain undecided.

In St. Thomas/St. John, Independent Janelle K. Sarauw and Democrat Donna Frett Gregory were the top two performers, with 13.2% and 13.1% respectively. Democrat Marvin A. Blyden also finished in double digits, with 11.7%. Democrat Stedmann Hodge, Jr. finished fourth with 8.6%, Democrat Athneil “Bobby” Thomas fifth with 7.5%, Democrat Milton E. Potter sixth with 6.2%, and Independent Dwayne. M. DeGraff seventh with 5.2%. There was less than a point of separation between the next four who finished outside of the top seven. Independent Citizens Movement Stephen “Smokey” Frett, Independent Alma Francis Heyliger, Democrat Carla Joseph, and Independent Ray Fonseca finished with 4.3%, 4.1%, 3.8%, and 3.5% respectively. 12.6% remain undecided.

The surveys also asked voters about their opinion of Governor Albert Bryan, and his favorability remains high in both districts. In St. Croix, 47% have a favorable opinion of the Governor and 31% have an unfavorable opinion (+16). In St. Thomas/St. John, 58% have a favorable opinion of the Governor and 25% have an unfavorable opinion (+33).

Governor Bryan also has very good numbers when it comes to his handling of the coronavirus. In St. Croix, 67% agree with his handling compared to 22% who disagree (+45). In St. Thomas/St. John, 70% agree with his handling compared to 22% who disagree (+48).

Governor Bryan’s favorability and opinion on handling of the coronavirus have both increased in St. Croix and St. Thomas/St. John since the same questions were asked in the surveys VI Tech Stack and The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL) conducted in September.

The polls found voters in the Virgin Islands are overwhelmingly in support of more development and tourism. In St. Croix, 85% are in favor of a new hotel or casino that would create jobs for residents of the US Virgin Islands and 67% are in favor of more tourism. In St. Thomas/St. John, 68% are in favor of a new hotel or casino that would create jobs for residents of the US Virgin Islands and 60% are in favor of more tourism.

Respondents were also asked how supportive they would be of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy in which the US Virgin Islands government would support the private sector in rebuilding efforts and economic resiliency for the Virgin Islands, including upgrades to key infrastructure such as the Cyril E. King Airport and WAPA. 80% of respondents in St. Croix and 81% in St. Thomas/St. John said they are supportive.

The St. Croix District poll was conducted October 24-26, 2020, surveyed 250 likely voters, and has a 6.17% margin of error. CLICK HERE to see the full results.

The St. Thomas/St. John District poll was conducted October 24-26, 2020, surveyed 450 likely voters, and has a 4.58% margin of error. CLICK HERE to see the full results.

VI Tech Stack and The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL) accurately predicted the results of the 2018 US Virgin Islands General Election. In the gubernatorial race, the top 5 vote getters were predicted in order, and a runoff election was accurately predicted between Albert Bryan and Kenneth Mapp. The poll also correctly predicted the winner of the Senate At-Large race, 7/7 of the St. Croix legislative winners, and 6/7 of the St. Thomas/St. John legislative winners. The full memo of the 2018 election poll can be found here.

VI Tech Stack and The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL) also accurately predicted the winner of the 2018 gubernatorial runoff election. The poll showed Albert Bryan as the 9 point favorite, which is exactly the margin he went on to win by. Results of the poll can be found here.

The post Poll Release: Legislative Winners Predicted in New US Virgin Islands Poll appeared first on VI TechStack.

Number of Respondents: 450

MoE: ±4.58%

Q: Are you registered to vote in the United States Virgin Islands?
 

Q: There will be a general election in the United States Virgin Islands in November. Most folks are very busy, and not always able to vote, often for very valid reasons. Thinking ahead, how likely are you to vote in the general election?

Q: If the election for Delegate to the House of Representatives were held today, would you support Democrat Stacey Plaskett or Independent Shekema M. George?

Q: If the election for St. Thomas, St. John District Legislature were held today, who would you vote for?

Q: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Governor Albert Bryan?
 

Q: Do you agree or disagree with Governor Albert Bryan’s handling of the coronavirus?

Q: How supportive would you be of the development of a new hotel or casino that would create jobs for residents of the US Virgin Islands?

Q: Do you believe we need more tourism or less tourism in the Virgin Islands?

Q: How supportive are you of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy in which the US Virgin Islands government would support the private sector in rebuilding efforts and economic resiliency for the Virgin Islands, including upgrades to key infrastructure such as the Cyril E. King Airport and WAPA?

Demographics

Party

Gender

Age

Mode

The post October 2020 St. Thomas/St. John General Election Poll appeared first on VI TechStack.

Number of Respondents: 250

MoE: ±6.17%

Q: Are you registered to vote in the United States Virgin Islands?
 

Q: There will be a general election in the United States Virgin Islands in November. Most folks are very busy, and not always able to vote, often for very valid reasons. Thinking ahead, how likely are you to vote in the general election?

Q: If the election for Delegate to the House of Representatives were held today, would you support Democrat Stacey Plaskett or Independent Shekema M. George?

Q: If the election for St. Croix District Legislature were held today, who would your first choice be?

Q: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Governor Albert Bryan?
 

Q: Do you agree or disagree with Governor Albert Bryan’s handling of the coronavirus?

Q: How supportive would you be of the development of a new hotel or casino that would create jobs for residents of the US Virgin Islands?

Q: Do you believe we need more tourism or less tourism in the Virgin Islands?

Q: How supportive are you of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy in which the US Virgin Islands government would support the private sector in rebuilding efforts and economic resiliency for the Virgin Islands, including upgrades to key infrastructure such as the Cyril E. King Airport and WAPA?

Demographics

Party

Gender

Age

Mode

The post October 2020 St. Croix General Election Poll appeared first on VI TechStack.

VI Tech Stack and the University of the Virgin Islands releases new poll in 2020 USVI General Election

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands – A new poll was released by VI Tech Stack in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL). It revealed frontrunners in the legislative elections, high support for Governor Bryan’s handling of the coronavirus, and a majority of USVI residents in favor of more economic development and tourism. 

In the election for Delegate to the House of Representatives, incumbent Democrat Stacey Plaskett has an overwhelming advantage over her challenger Shekema M. George in both districts. 65% of respondents in St. Thomas/St. John and 73% of respondents in St. Croix said they would support Plaskett. 

In the USVI legislative elections, 7 candidates will be elected in the St. Thomas/St. John District and 7 candidates will be elected in the St. Croix District. 

In the St. Thomas/St. John District, Donna Frett Gregory and Janelle K. Sarauw performed the best. Gregory received 16.2% and Sarauw received 14.7%. Marvin A. Blyden placed third with 8.7%, Athneil “Bobby” Thomas fourth with 8%, Stedmann Hodge Jr. fifth with 6%, Alma Francis Heyliger sixth with 5.8%, and Milton E. Potter seventh with 5.4%. 14.3% are undecided. 

In the St. Croix District, Kurt Vialet and Allison DeGazon finished the best among their fellow incumbents. Vialet placed first with 13.4% and Allison DeGazon placed third with 10.6%. Democratic challenger Genevieve Whitaker performed very well with 11.2%, placing second and finishing ahead of the majority of incumbents. Javan E. James placed fourth with 9.6%, Novelle E. Francis Jr. fifth with 9.2%, Michael J. Springer sixth with 6.3%, and Alicia “Chucky” Hansen rounded out the top seven with 4.5%. 12% of respondents are undecided. 

Governor Bryan’s favorability was just slightly higher in St. Thomas/St. John than it was in St. Croix, with 49% favorable to 31% unfavorable (+18 ) in St. Thomas/St. John and 44% favorable to 34% unfavorable (+10) in St. Croix. 

Bryan has very good numbers when it comes to his handling of the coronavirus. 64% of St. Thomas/St. John respondents agree while just 25% disagree with his handling (+39). 58% of St. Croix respondents said they agree while just 32% disagree with his handling (+26).

When it comes to the economy, a majority of St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix respondents are in favor of more development and tourism. In St. Thomas/St. John, 66% are in favor of a new casino or hotel that would create jobs for VI residents and 63% are in favor of more tourism. In St. Croix, 78% are in favor of a new casino or hotel that would create jobs for VI residents and 69% are in favor of more tourism. 

Respondents were also asked how supportive they would be of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy in which the US Virgin Islands government would support the private sector in rebuilding efforts and economic resiliency for the Virgin Islands, including upgrades to key infrastructure such as the Cyril E. King Airport and WAPA. 77% of respondents in St. Thomas/St. John and 76% of respondents in St. Croix said they are supportive. 

The St. Thomas/St. John District poll was conducted September 23-27, 2020, surveyed 450 likely voters, and has a 4.58% margin of error. CLICK HERE to see the full results. 

The St. Croix District poll was conducted September 23-27, 2020, surveyed 250 likely voters, and has a 6.17% margin of error. CLICK HERE to see the full results. 

VI Tech Stack and The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL) accurately predicted the results of the 2018 US Virgin Islands General Election. In the gubernatorial race, the top 5 vote getters were predicted in order, and a runoff election was accurately predicted between Albert Bryan and Kenneth Mapp. The poll also correctly predicted the winner of the Senate At-Large race, 7/7 of the St. Croix legislative winners, and 6/7 of the St. Thomas/St. John legislative winners. The full memo of the 2018 election poll can be found here.

VI Tech Stack and The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL) also accurately predicted the winner of the 2018 gubernatorial runoff election. The poll showed Albert Bryan as the 9 point favorite, which is exactly the margin he went on to win by. Results of the poll can be found here. 

The post Press Release: VI Tech Stack and the University of the Virgin Islands releases new poll in 2020 USVI General Election appeared first on VI TechStack.

Number of Respondents: 250

MoE: ±6.17%

Q: Are you registered to vote in the United States Virgin Islands?

Q: There will be a general election in the United States Virgin Islands in November. Most folks are very busy, and not always able to vote, often for very valid reasons. Thinking ahead, how likely are you to vote in the general election?

Q: If the election for Delegate to the House of Representatives were held today, would you support #1 Democrat Stacey Plaskett or #2 Independent Shekema M. George?

Q: If the election for St. Croix District Legislature were held today, who would you vote for?

Q: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Governor Albert Bryan?
 

Q: Do you agree or disagree with Governor Albert Bryan’s handling of the coronavirus?

Q: How supportive would you be of the development of a new hotel or casino that would create jobs for residents of the US Virgin Islands?

Q: Do you believe we need more tourism or less tourism in the Virgin Islands?

Q: How supportive are you of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy in which the US Virgin Islands government would support the private sector in rebuilding efforts and economic resiliency for the Virgin Islands, including upgrades to key infrastructure such as the Cyril E. King Airport and WAPA?

Demographics

Party

Gender

Age

Mode

Region

The post September 2020 St. Croix General Election Poll Results appeared first on VI TechStack.

Number of Respondents: 450

MoE: ±4.58%

Q: Are you registered to vote in the United States Virgin Islands?
 

Q: There will be a general election in the United States Virgin Islands in November. Most folks are very busy, and not always able to vote, often for very valid reasons. Thinking ahead, how likely are you to vote in the general election?

Q: If the election for Delegate to the House of Representatives were held today, would you support #1 Democrat Stacey Plaskett or #2 Independent Shekema M. George?

Q: If the election for St. Thomas, St. John District Legislature were held today, who would you vote for?

Q: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Governor Albert Bryan?
 

Q: Do you agree or disagree with Governor Albert Bryan’s handling of the coronavirus?

Q: How supportive would you be of the development of a new hotel or casino that would create jobs for residents of the US Virgin Islands?

Q: Do you believe we need more tourism or less tourism in the Virgin Islands?

Q: How supportive are you of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy in which the US Virgin Islands government would support the private sector in rebuilding efforts and economic resiliency for the Virgin Islands, including upgrades to key infrastructure such as the Cyril E. King Airport and WAPA?

Demographics

Party

Gender

Age

Mode

The post September 2020 St. Thomas/St. John General Election Poll Results appeared first on VI TechStack.

April 9, 2020
John Yob: johnpatrickyob@gmail.com

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands – A new poll of US Virgin Islands voters was conducted from April 4 – 5, 2020 and showed that Governor Albert Bryan is scoring high marks from voters on his handling of the Covid virus crisis.

The poll showed that 59% of voters approved of his handling.

“These are very difficult times for any elected leader because tough decisions have to be made that impact the day to day lives of every resident of the Virgin Islands,” said John Patrick Yob of VI Techstack. “Governor Bryan is rising to the occasion and a strong majority of USVI voters approve of his handling of the crisis.”

The post Governor Bryan Scores High Marks from Voters on Handling of Covid-19 Virus appeared first on VI TechStack.