The Harstad Research Team

CEO
Boulder, Colorado

Paul Harstad brings 33 years of experience in government, public affairs, polling, and campaign strategy.

During the '90s he directed public affairs polling for Talmey-Drake Research & Strategy in Boulder, Colorado
During the '80s he was senior V.P. at Peter Hart Research and Garin-Hart Research in Washington, D.C.
During the '70s he worked as a legislative assistant in the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C.

Still based in Boulder, Harstad is now CEO of HARSTAD STRATEGIC RESEARCH. He has compiled an enviable record of winning 27 of his last 29 referenda campaigns and winning 11 out of 14 races for governor and U.S. senator. He currently polls for U.S. Senators Barack Obama (IL), Claire McCaskill (MO), Ken Salazar (CO), Tom Harkin (IA), and Jack Reed (RI).

Paul Harstad with U.S. Senators
Ken Salazar and Barack Obama

Paul Harstad has polled for more state NEA affiliates than any other pollster, and he counts Planned Parenthood, Stanford University, American Cancer Society, several environmental and health care groups, and foundations among his clients.

Harstad has a J.D. law degree from Georgetown University, earned while also working fulltime in the U.S. Senate.

Phone — 303-545-0200
E-mail — Paul can be reached by e-mail by typing PaulH, followed by @HarstadResearch.com

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