Our Work Forms the Backbone of Winning Campaigns


Gragert Research provides the information that wins elections. Over the past twelve years, we have worked for hundreds of campaigns in 43 states. Our research has helped elect over 100 candidates at the federal, state and local levels.

Gragert Research is set apart from other firms by the speed of our work, our strong written and analytical skills, our capacity for nationwide on-the-ground research and our commitment to follow-up research. Our political consulting and issue analysis enables our clients to use information in the most productive way.

Our experience enables us to provide clients with effective products that drive communications efforts and inform legislative agendas and decision-making.

Opposition Reports. We examine biographical information, press coverage, public records, Internet sources, campaign finance reports, public statements and legislative activity to paint a comprehensive picture of an opponent's greatest weaknesses.

Vulnerability Assessments. We evaluate and highlight candidates' strengths and weaknesses, anticipate opposing campaigns' potential lines of attack and prepare our clients' defense strategies.

Legislative Analysis. We utilize our extensive database of legislative activity from across the country to quickly provide clients with vital information on legislative issues and public officials' voting records.

Issues Research. We analyze the history and context of complex issues facing legislators, political leaders and interest groups.

Message & Communications Management. We examine communications, including polls, press releases and print and television advertisements. We also help clients identify key messages and communicate their positions effectively to the press, customers, business partners and public officials.

Media Monitoring. We conduct daily or weekly media analysis and reporting to keep our clients informed of press and blog activity that is relevant to them.

Interest Group Research. We provide interest groups, labor unions and advocacy organizations with issue-based research, analysis of opponents, evaluations of individual candidates and races and assistance in targeting specific contests.

Strategic Consulting. We provide ongoing support throughout our clients' campaigns, responding to follow-up questions and strategic challenges as they emerge.

Research Hotline. We are always "on call" to respond to clients' information requests and address their most pressing political challenges.