Hart Research
Research ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Hart Research Associates is a public opinion research firm based in Washington, District of Columbia, founded in 1971. The firm conducts public opinion surveys, interviews, and focus groups, having completed more than 8,000 surveys, administered and analyzed interviews with over three million individuals, and run more than 7,500 focus groups to date. Since 1989, Hart Research has participated in a long-running public opinion polling program with NBC News and The Wall Street Journal. The company serves a diverse mix of clients, including interest groups and membership organizations, helping refine communications and outreach for high-level audiences such as Congressional Members, Hill staffers, and government officials. Its work aims to deliver succinct, strategic, and actionable recommendations clients can apply over time. In 2026, Hart Research partnered with North Star Opinion Research on a bipartisan polling memo.