Close Race in Pyeongtaek: Jo Guk Leads with 29.3%, Kim Yong-nam at 25.5%

A recent poll indicates a tight race among candidates for the Pyeongtaek by-election, coinciding with local elections. Jo Guk of the Jo Guk Innovation Party leads with 29.3%, followed by Kim Yong-nam of the Democratic Party at 25.5%, and Yoo Yi-dong of the People Power Party at 22.4%. The poll, conducted by Ace Research from May 16 to 17, surveyed 504 adults aged 18 and older residing in Pyeongtaek. Other candidates, including Hwang Kyo-ahn of the Liberty and Innovation Party at 9.4% and Kim Jae-yeon of the Progressive Party at 6%, trailed behind.

In hypothetical matchups, the progressive candidates showed stronger support. In a head-to-head scenario, Kim Yong-nam garnered 45.5% against Yoo Yi-dong's 29.1%, with 11.6% undecided and 7.4% unsure. In another matchup, Jo Guk received 44.9% compared to Yoo Yi-dong's 30.7%, with 10.1% undecided, 7.7% unsure, and 6.5% opting for none.

This survey utilized a wireless virtual number system provided by three telecommunications companies, employing an automated response system (100% wireless) with a response rate of 7.8%. The margin of error is ±4.4 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. For more details, please refer to the Central Election Poll Review Committee's website.