LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Hart Research Associates as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on an A- rating in predictive polling.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.4)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Hart Research Associates is a research organization based in Washington, DC. According to their about page, “For more than 50 years, Hart Research has conducted public opinion research—at the national, state, and community levels—for candidates for public office, advocacy organizations, trade associations, foundations, and corporations.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Hart Research Associates is a private company with revenue derived from service sales.
Analysis / Bias
Hart Research Associates conducts political research and polling on issues affecting the nation via various mediums. The website does not publish news but has represented Republicans and Democrats.
Polling bias is assessed using Silver Bulletin’s mean-reverted bias metric. For Hart Research, the mean-reverted polling bias is −0.85, 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 Hart Research in the Least Biased category.
Factual reporting is rated High Factual based on a Silver Bulletin grade of A-, indicating solid predictive accuracy and good methodological performance.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Hart Research Associates as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on an A- rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 09/16/2024) Updated (02/18/2026)
Source: https://hartresearch.com/
Last Updated on February 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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