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ServicePolling & Research

Uncover the Truth on the Ground.

Design polls and surveys to gather voter opinions and provide actionable insights. Because guessing loses elections. Knowing wins them.

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I.The Foundation

Data That actually Drives Decisions.

Polling isn't just about knowing who's ahead; it's about understanding why, and exactly what it takes to change the math. We don't deliver cross-tabs that sit on a shelf. We deliver actionable intelligence that dictates your message, targeting, and budget allocation.

Our Polling & Research services are built to cut through the noise. We leverage multi-mode data collection and rigorous analysis to ensure your message reaches the right people at the right time.

Voter Sentiment Analysis
52%
Candidate A
Opponent
Undecided
+8
Points
Message Tested
Economy messaging wins
01

Benchmark Polling

Establish the baseline. Know your name ID, initial ballot test, and the core issues driving your electorate.

02

Message Testing

Discover which arguments persuade your target voters and which ones fall flat before you spend a dime on advertising.

03

Tracking Polls

Monitor the race in real-time during the final stretch to ensure your momentum is building when it matters most.

04

Qualitative Research

Deep-dive focus groups to understand the emotion and nuance behind the numbers.

II.The Process

How We Find Your Path to Victory.

Instrument Design

Crafting unbiased, strategic survey instruments designed to extract the truth, not just confirm assumptions.

Fielding & Collection

Deploying multi-mode data collection (live caller, text-to-web, IVR) to ensure a representative sample of actual voters.

Analysis & Modeling

Breaking down the cross-tabs to build predictive voter models and identify your exact persuasion universe.

Strategic Briefing

Delivering the findings not as a spreadsheet, but as a clear, actionable roadmap for your campaign.

III.The Deliverable

Not Just Data.
A Strategic Roadmap.

When you partner with Redvail for Polling & Research, you get clear answers to the most critical questions facing your campaign.

  • Clear Ballot Test & Name ID.
  • Persuasion Targets Identified.
  • Winning Message Architecture.
  • Vulnerability Assessment.
★ ★ ★Research Deliverable

The Benchmark Report

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Topline Results
Demographic Crosstabs
Message Testing Analysis
Strategic Recommendations
Prepared exclusively by Redvail
1.2M+
Live interviews conducted to gather accurate voter opinions.
98%
Accuracy in predicting final margins within the margin of error.
50+
Focus groups moderated last cycle to uncover deep insights.
IV.The Packages

Compare Research Packages.

FeaturesPrecinct
Get on the map
District
Own your ground
War Room
Command the race
One benchmark poll (scaled sample)
A full benchmark survey with sample size scaled to your race — the baseline read on name ID, favorability, and the ballot.
Topline + crosstab report
Complete results plus breakdowns by party, gender, age, geography, and vote history.
Ballot test & favorability
Head-to-head ballot testing and favorable/unfavorable reads on you and your opponents.
Briefing call
A live walkthrough of the findings with our research analyst — what it means and what to do about it.
Benchmark + one tracking wave
The benchmark plus a follow-up wave to measure movement after your campaign activity.
Message testing battery
Your top messages (and your opponent's likely attacks) tested for persuasion impact before you spend real money on them.
Expanded crosstabs
Deeper cuts — issue segments, media consumption, persuadable subgroups.
Strategy integration memo
A written memo translating the data into targeting and message decisions, coordinated with your strategy team.
Benchmark + monthly tracking
Continuous visibility: a monthly tracking program through election day.
Dial testing session
Moment-by-moment audience reaction testing on ads or debate footage.
48-hour rapid poll capability
When something breaks, a statistically valid read within 48 hours.
Embedded analyst briefings
Your analyst joins strategy sessions — the data speaks in the room, not just in a PDF.

Available Add-ons

Crosstab expansion

Additional demographic or geographic cuts on an existing survey.

Additional sample region

Extend an existing instrument into another region or district.

Message head-to-head

One additional message matchup added to a survey.

Rapid poll (48-hr)

A standalone quick-turn poll without a full program.

V.Who We Serve

Polling Strategies for Every Battlefield.

Federal & Statewide

Large-sample benchmark and tracking polls to navigate complex, multi-region electorates and fine-tune messaging.

  • Large-sample benchmarks
  • Multi-region tracking
  • Advanced voter modeling

County & Municipal

Hyper-local surveys to understand neighborhood-level issues and down-ballot dynamics that often go unnoticed.

  • Hyper-local surveys
  • Issue identification
  • Down-ballot dynamics

Advocacy Groups

Issue-specific polling to demonstrate public support, pressure legislative action, and guide advocacy campaigns.

  • Issue-specific polling
  • Public support testing
  • Legislative strategy
IV.The Proof
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"Redvail's polling didn't just tell us we were down; it told us exactly which message would close the gap with independent women. We shifted our ad spend based on their data and won by 2 points."

MR
Mark R.
General Consultant
V.Frequently Asked Questions

Polling Questions.

How large of a sample size do we need?+
It depends on the size of your electorate and the level of cross-tab analysis required. For a typical congressional district, 400 n is standard; statewide often requires 600-800 n.
What methodology do you use?+
We use a blended approach—live caller, text-to-web, and sometimes IVR—to ensure we reach a truly representative sample, including hard-to-reach younger demographics.
How long does a poll take?+
From instrument approval to final briefing, a standard benchmark poll typically takes 5 to 7 days.
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