LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Elway Research as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as Mostly Factual pollsters based on a B+ rating in predictive polling.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.4)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Elway Research is a research organization based in Seattle, Washington. According to their about page, “Elway Research, Inc. specializes in research for the development of communication strategies. Since 1975, we have conducted research and evaluation projects for governmental agencies at all levels; major corporations; small businesses; media outlets; non-profit organizations; associations; foundations; and election campaigns.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Elway Research is a privately owned company. Revenue comes from sales of services
Analysis / Bias
Elway Research conducts political research and polling on issues affecting Washington State through various mediums. They also conduct political polling for a wide range of clients. The website does not publish news.
Polling bias is assessed using Silver Bulletin’s mean-reverted bias metric. For Elway Research, the mean-reverted polling bias is −0.63, indicating a slight Democratic lean. Under MBFC’s calibrated polling bias scale, a mean bias between -0.6 and -1.0 corresponds to a polling bias score of -2. Polling bias accounts for 70% of the final bias score, while editorial bias accounts for 30%.
Applying MBFC’s weighted formula:
(−2 × 0.70) + (−0 × 0.30) = −1.4
Based on MBFC’s bias classification scale, a final score of -1.4 places Elway Research in the Least Biased category.
Factual reporting is rated High based on a Silver Bulletin grade of B+, indicating solid predictive accuracy and good methodological performance.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Elway Research as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as Mostly Factual pollsters based on a B+ rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 07/18/2024) Updated (02/13/2026)
Source: http://elwayresearch.com/
Last Updated on February 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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