Trusted data. Rapid strategic insights. Winning messages.

Who We Are

Navigator tracks public opinion on the nation’s most pressing issues and transforms trusted data into rapid strategic insights and winning messages. Grounded in rigorous methodology and years of longitudinal research, we deliver clear, actionable guidance that helps leaders shape debates and move audiences.

National Surveys

National quantitative surveys that track how public opinion shifts as issues evolve in real time.

Qualitative Research

In-depth qualitative research that reveals how Americans think, feel, and talk about major issues.

Battleground Surveys

Targeted surveys in U.S. House districts that pinpoint issue priorities of everyday Americans.

Messaging Guidance

Strategic messaging guidance that turns trusted research into clear, usable language and winning policy arguments.

Latest Research

All eyes are on ICE

All eyes are on ICE

February 5, 2026 Maryann Cousens

This Navigator Research report covers Trump’s handling of immigration and mass deportations as well as messaging guidance on ICE.

Message Guidance
February 20, 2026

Message Guidance on Tariff SCOTUS Ruling

Polling report covering the latest perceptions of tariffs, including the share of Americans who support Trump’s tariff plan and how tariffs are seen as impacting costs.

Navigator Research
National Surveys
February 19, 2026

Americans Do Not See Their Government as a Democracy

This Navigator Research report covers Americans’ views of democracy, authoritarianism, and the federal government.

Aidan Harty and Melissa Toufanian
National Surveys
February 17, 2026

Why Americans Don’t Trust Their Elected Officials – And How to Fix it

This Navigator Research report covers the most recent perceptions of why elected officials are unable to get things done.

Maryann Cousens
National Surveys
February 12, 2026

Trump’s Priorities Still Seen as Out of Whack

This Navigator Research report covers the most recent perceptions of the economy.

Aidan Harty & Maryann Cousens

Our work has been featured in major national and in-state media outlets.