[header] How to conduct a local election exit poll [title] Identify a race or special election you would like to research. [step] A good start might be special elections or proposition elections with simple choice items. [title] Look at who can vote in the election and where the voters vote. 
[step] For example, if you want to look at a town mayor's race, look at where the polling sites are for this race. Gather this data from your local election office.