Dear friends, 

We’ll cut to the chase: conducting high-quality polling is EXPENSIVE.

We’re not the type of organization that bombards our readers with constant fundraising asks, nor do we keep our polls behind paywalls. We’d much rather focus on keeping you informed on the latest research we’re doing and telling some jokes (both good and bad) in the process. 

We deeply appreciate your support over the years, even if it’s just reading our newsletter.

But 2026 is going to be a critical year, and to fund all of the important projects that we have in mind — from surveys to focus groups to in-depth message testing — we need your help. In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, can you commit to making a monthly donation to DFP in the new year?
 

Here is some of the work you would be supporting:

1. Release unbiased, data-driven assessments of upcoming elections.

2. Better understand voters’ news consumption habits and which messages are resonating.

3. Break through to swing voters (who are the hardest to reach) and show what actually moves them.  

4. Identify a winning progressive agenda heading into the midterms and 2028 presidential election.

5. Develop effective messaging to win fights some want us to abandon —  from LGBTQ+ rights to climate change.

6. Bolster progressive leadership in Congress and emerging voices across the country.

From capturing the Mamdani-mentum before others to pushing back against misguided narratives around Medicare for All (it’s popular!) and “mass deportations” (they’re unpopular!), we’re proud of the work we’ve done this year to challenge the status quo and call out false narratives about what voters actually want. 

With your help, 2026 will be our best year yet. By investing in Data for Progress, you’re investing back into the progressive ecosystem and the future of our movement. Together, we can fight back against authoritarianism and create a more equitable future for us all.

Make a monthly gift today. 

Thank you for your consideration and continued support, 

Ryan O’Donnell
Executive Director of Data for Progress