State-level polls were inaccurate in 2016 and even more so in 2020, overstating Joe Biden's support by over 4%, marking the worst polling error since 1980. The margin of error, meant to account for sampling flaws, is inadequate and gives a false sense of accuracy, as it doesn't address other issues like Trump's supporters being less likely to participate in polling.

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