Poll Firm Denies Conducting Widely Circulated Los Angeles Mayoral Race Survey
A Los Angeles mayoral race poll that was widely circulated has been declared fake by "Median Strategies," the firm that allegedly conducted it. The claim that the poll results were fabricated was reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 2026 —
A poll purporting to show results from the Los Angeles mayoral race has been declared a fabrication by the firm that allegedly conducted the survey, according to a report by ABC7 Los Angeles.
The firm, identified as Median Strategies, has stated that the poll results, which had been circulating widely, were not produced by their organization. This declaration raises questions about the origin and authenticity of the distributed information concerning the mayoral candidates.
Further details regarding the specific content of the alleged fake poll, the candidates it referenced, or the timeline of its circulation were not immediately available. The exact nature of the claims made by Median Strategies regarding the fabrication, and any actions they may be considering, were also not specified in the initial report.
The source of the fabricated poll remains unclear, as does the motivation behind its creation and dissemination. The report from ABC7 Los Angeles highlighted the firm’s denial as a key development in clarifying the information landscape surrounding the upcoming election.
As of the latest reports, no further statements have been released by Median Strategies or any other parties involved. The situation underscores the importance of verifying the source and authenticity of information, particularly during election cycles.
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