GQR: Inights and Action

President Joe Biden speaking at podium at his inauguration.

President Biden's inauguration

Representative Emilia Sykes at a podium with arms up celebrating her win. Two men behind her clapping as well as an American flag.

Representative from Ohio 13, Emilia Sykes, on election night

Arizona Governor, Katie Hobbs

“GQR is the best polling firm in the universe, and I should know because I've been to space”

– Senator Mark Kelly

“I've won some tough races, and I'm grateful that GQR has been a part of every statewide electoral success for more than a decade. I'm grateful for their candor, expertise and toughness.”

– Senator Maggie Hassan

“GQR has been an essential partner throughout my career, including my two cycles as chair of the DSCC. Their work was an important contribution to expanding the Democratic Senate Majority in 2022. When it matters, I want GQR in my corner.”

– Senator Gary Peters

“They get it right, they do it fast and they don’t screw around. If you want that best, it’s simple: GQR.”

– PA State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta

“GQR has accurately predicted my race every time I’ve run. Their work is second to none.”

– U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland, WA-10

“I've been Chief of Staff to a mayor and governor, I've run statewide campaigns, and I've been a statewide candidate and won - three times. Every time, my first call has been to GQR. I can't imagine running a campaign without them at my side. ”

– Senator Tina Smith

WINNING RACES. WINNING STRATEGIES.

Polling & Strategy

GQR, a woman-owned business, helps progressive candidates campaign, win and govern. You want to make an impact and win your race—don’t leave it to chance.

Political Consulting & Government Affairs

We work with campaigns, party committees and non-profits to execute a comprehensive strategy to advance their goals.

Corporate Reputation & ESG

We start with science and use our opinion research to identify opportunities and weaknesses in a brand’s image, reputation and messaging.

Case Studies

Candidate-and Campaign-Quality Matters: Case Study in Arizona

Like every other Democratic candidate running in a swing state, Senator Mark Kelly faced formidable challenges in 2022. The President drew sharp criticism, inflation raged, crime rates jumped and Arizona took center stage in the immigration crisis. Early polling suggested a tight election.

Re-electing Maggie Hassan in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, Senator Maggie Hassan sought re-election to a second term in the U.S. Senate against challenger Don Bolduc. In 2016, Hassan had won by just 1,017 votes, representing the tightest margin of any Senate race that cycle.

Electing Pittsburgh’s First Black Mayor

An incumbent Pittsburgh mayor had never lost an election. Up against a huge cash advantage and the backing of Pittsburgh’s powerful business and developer community, State Representative Ed Gainey began his run to deny incumbent Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto a third term as an underdog.

“Dead on Arrival”: Helping Susan Wild Defy the Odds in a Bad Year

Congresswoman Susan Wild was facing a much tougher race for reelection in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District than she had experienced before. With a midterm environment where the incumbent president’s party typically fares poorly, and an opponent worth nearly half a billion dollars that would potentially allow her to self-fund millions of dollars with ease, most race rating organizations rated Wild’s district as Lean Republican.

Congressman Matt Cartwright: Appealing to Voters Across the Aisle

In PA-08, a district that voted for Trump twice, Congressman Matt Cartwright faced a challenging race for reelection. In a tough midterm environment for Democrats, Cartwright needed to demonstrate broad appeal to win over both Trump and Biden voters against two-time challenger Jim Bognet.

Electing Pennsylvania’s First Black Congresswoman

State Representative Summer Lee started the race for the open 12th Congressional District primary as the prohibitive frontrunner. She sported a strong, well-defined brand in the district. No one else running had a profile in the district. Still, because of her record as a progressive and someone who stood up to powerful corporate special interests, money began flowing in to stop Summer.

Defeating a January 6 Insurrectionist and His Disinformation Machine

GQR's digital program blended with an already-impressive campaign and network of supporters to lead the Attorney General to an astounding near-15-point victory.

Bringing it Home in Ohio's 13th Congressional District

Ohio State House Minority Leader Emilia Sykes faced an uphill challenge in Ohio’s redrawn 13th Congressional District. In a majority white district, Sykes was running to become the first Black woman to represent the 13th in a midterm environment that many thought would favor Republicans.