Wedgewood Polls admits creating fake poll data before midterm elections

A polling firm named Wedgewood Polls released a statement on social media acknowledging that most of its results were not legitimate, the Washington Examiner reported. The group claimed the fabricated figures were part of an experiment to expose flaws in how media outlets report on public opinion polls. [1]

The revelation comes less than two weeks before the United States midterm elections scheduled for November 3, 2026, according to the Washington Examiner. Following the admission, former Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow stated that her campaign had fallen victim to bogus polling. [1][3]

The admission has renewed skepticism regarding pollsters who have been forecasting strong Democratic gains, the Washington Examiner reported. As FTMQ News reported earlier, recent surveys have shown public concern over economic conditions and President Donald Trump, who frequently uses nicknames against his political opponents, facing low approval ratings. [1][2][3]

The controversy has reopened debates surrounding the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, the Washington Examiner said. The incident highlights ongoing scrutiny of campaign polling reliability leading directly into the upcoming national vote. [1]