What is the main
difference between a state
and a territory?

There is a difference between states and territories though they are both concerned with land. A country is a vast expanse of land and it can be quite difficult to manage such vast expanses when it comes to governing purpose.  A territory is characterized by its low population and by maintaining a distance from the national government. • When a country expands its borders, the new area gained is usually referred to as a territory.

Explanation: I googled it

polling is a process and the outcome is not involved in the process itself.

the outcome, which is an unfavorable rating for a particular candidate is not affected by the mechanical process of polling.

it rather depends on the number of people voting in favor of the candidate.

this is an outcome of people's preferences.