Louis Harris | |
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.jpg) Harris in the White House in 1971 | |
| Born | January 21, 1921 |
| Died | December 17, 2016 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Occupation(s) | Public opinion analyst, journalist, author |
| Years active | 1946–2016 |
| Known for | The Harris Poll |
| Spouse | Florence Yard |
| Children | Peter, Richard and Susan Yard Harris |
Louis Harris (January 6, 1921 – December 17, 2016) was an American opinion polling entrepreneur, journalist, and author. He ran one of the best-known polling organizations of his time, Louis Harris and Associates, which conducted The Harris Poll. He followed Elmo Roper and George Gallup in using and improving the art and the techniques of opinion polling.