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

One Year In: Americans Give Trump a C- Grade

One Year In: Americans Give Trump a C- Grade

January 20, 2026 Maryann Cousens & Julie Alderman Boudreau

Polling report on the latest views of President Trump’s first year in office, including how Americans think his policies have impacted the country, and how they would rate his performance as President.

National Surveys
February 4, 2026

Americans Continue To Sour On ICE

Polling report on the most recent perceptions of ICE following the killings of both Renee Good and Alex Pretti, including tracking of ICE’s favorability, the share who believe Secretary Noem should be impeached and Stephen Miller should be fired, and the reforms to ICE that Americans most support.

Julie Alderman Boudreau & Maryann Cousens
National Surveys
January 29, 2026

Meet The Pocketbook Pessimists

This Navigator Research report covers Americans who rate the economy negatively or are unsure but don’t yet blame Trump and Republicans in Congress.

Julie Alderman Boudreau
National Surveys
January 27, 2026

ICE’s Aggression is Fracturing Republicans

Polling report on shifting public sentiment on immigration, Trump’s handling of immigration and deportations, and the deployment of ICE.

Maryann Cousens & Julie Alderman Boudreau
Focus Groups
January 21, 2026

Focus Group Report: Trump Regrets … They’ve Had A Few

Focus group report on Americans in battleground states who voted for Trump in 2024 and expressed regret or misgivings about their vote.

Julie Alderman Boudreau

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