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Few campaigns and political organizations lack the will to poll, but many lack the budget to do it as quickly or often as good strategy requires. Spark Polls change that equation. A field-tested, pre-built survey built on CR's proven methodology, back in your hands in days. Choose what you need, input your information, and get results while the moment still matters.
The Problem
Most campaigns can't afford to poll as often or as broadly as strategy demands.
Good political strategy is responsive. The race shifts, new information
emerges, and you need data to respond. A full custom poll is the right tool
for complex strategic questions, but commissioning one every time a decision
point arrives isn't realistic for most campaigns or organizations. The cost
puts frequency out of reach. Spark Polls solve for that.
They run on the same methodology as custom research, but at a fraction of
the cost so you can poll as often as the race requires.
How Spark Polls Work
From kickoff to results in days.
Get into the field fast
Your survey goes live fast, powered by Dynamic Online Sampling and built on a proven question set.
Get results in 3-5 business days
Your toplines and crosstabs are ready in the Data Portal as soon as your survey is complete.
What you can accomplish with Spark Polls
The right Spark Poll for every decision.
For Campaigns
Understand the state of the race, generate evidence and buzz to fundraise, and win the final stretch.
Spark Polls help candidates, campaigns, and their supporters get a fast read on where things stand, make the case to donors and allies, and optimize their strategy and tactics in the final days. Results arrive fast enough to shape decisions while they still matter.
For political committees & caucuses
Prioritize your investments.
Spark Polls give you quick, reliable reads across a portfolio of targets so you can focus resources where they matter most. The low cost makes frequent polling practical, so you can track each race without sacrificing data quality.
For Ballot Measures
Track support from viability to Election Day.
Spark Polls help ballot measure campaigns and their coalition partners understand baseline support and how exposure to particular messaging impacts voters' choices.
Your options
Three choices. Pick the one that fits your needs.
All three Spark Polls use Change Research's proven, pre-built core questionnaire and Dynamic Online Sampling. The difference is what each one is built to measure.
Candidate Viability Polling
Results in 3-5 business days / Optimized 13-question design / Starting at $6,000
- Understand the state of the race
- Fundraise with real data
- Shape the narrative quickly
Election Tracking Polling
Results in 3-5 business days / Optimized 13-question design / Starting at $6,000
- Take a pulse on the race
- Act with confidence in the homestretch
- Identify your outreach targets
Ballot Measure Viability Polling
Results in 3-5 business days / Optimized 13-question design / Starting at $6,000
- Establish a baseline quickly
- Track support over time
- Understand how support changes after voters get a plain English description of the measure
Need more strategic advice than the standard Spark Poll? Additional services such as a strategy memo, pollster readout, or a public-facing memo are also available. Explore Custom Polls
Integrated with the Data Portal
All your research in one place.
As soon as your survey is complete, every Spark Poll appears in our Data Portal for instant access by your team. You can explore toplines, crosstabs, and all findings in one place. If you field more than one poll with us, you can compare polls across time or geography to see what's changing. It's a simple way to keep the work organized and the insights moving.
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By the numbers
The research record behind Spark Polls
$6,000
<24 hours
3.3pt
Frequently Asked Questions
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Let's get started
Poll more broadly and more often
Talk to us about your races, your budget, and your timeline. We'll get you in the field fast.