Poll: Nearly Half of Voters Say Mesa Councilman Ryan Winkle Should Stay

Over half aware of DUI citation, primarily through mass media

Phoenix, AZ (June 22, 2017) – There have been ongoing conversations about whether Mesa City Councilman Ryan Winkle, District 3, should resign from office or remain in his position, following his May arrest on suspicion of DUI. OH Predictive Insights asked the voters of his district their opinions.

The survey comprised 304 currently registered Democratic, Republican, Independent, and Non-Declared voters in Mesa's 3rd City Council District, conducted June 8–19, 2017 (49% cell / 51% landline).

"While over half of Councilman Winkle's constituents have heard of his recent DUI citation, he still holds a 2-to-1 positive favorability number to remain in his council seat," said Mike Noble, managing partner and chief pollster at OH Predictive Insights. "Nearly half of those polled think the Councilman should remain in office, approximately one-third of his constituents believe he should resign, and 17% did not indicate an opinion either way."

"In the eyes of the voter, Winkle is down, but definitely not out."

Methodology: Live and automated caller survey, June 8–19, 2017. Sample size: 304 completed surveys, MoE ±5.61%. 49% cell / 51% landline.

Media Contact: Mike Noble, OH Predictive Insights — [email protected], 480-313-1837