StimSight Research Receives Highest Industry Honor

American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) recognizes Patrick Murray’s new firm for exceptional work during the 2025 election cycle.

Somerset, NJ – StimSight Research is proud to announce that it has been awarded a coveted 2026 Pollie Award from the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC), the industry’s highest honor bestowed upon political consultants at the national and international level. StimSight Research was recognized in the category of Local/Regional Polling for its 2025 election work with the Middlesex County Democratic Organization to identify key targets for voter mobilization and messaging.

“I launched StimSight to provide high-value data-driven insights that steer clear of cookie cutter methods, especially for state and local elections. To have this work recognized by our AAPC peers in our very first year of operation is confirmation that our approach is both innovative and impactful,” said Patrick Murray, the owner and director of StimSight Research.

“Patrick and StimSight’s work identifying this subset of voters was crucial to the outreach program we used to mobilize them. His analysis made our organization more competitive and better equipped to identify and engage our voters ahead of last year's election,” said Kevin McCabe, Middlesex County Democratic Organization Chairman.

The AAPC announced this year’s winners during the 2026 Pollie Conference in Amelia Island, Florida on March 26, 2026. Over 1,000 of the industry’s leading professionals were in attendance.

“The Pollie Awards represent the highest standard of creativity and effectiveness in our profession,” said Kyle Roberts, AAPC President. “This year’s winners showcase the innovation, precision, and strategic thinking that continue to move our industry forward.”

About StimSight Research
With an award-winning approach, StimSight Research helps clients make better informed decisions through quantitative and qualitative data-driven insights that recognize both the rational and emotional factors which motivate target audiences. Whether you need to identify key voter mobilization targets, gauge public opinion on an emerging issue, track reputational concerns, collect feedback from internal teams, assess the performance of a consumer service or public program, or explore long-term trends among specific demographic groups, StimSight Research delivers meaningful, actionable results.

About the AAPC Pollie Awards
The Pollie Awards (Pollies) are bipartisan honors awarded annually by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC), the largest association of political and public affairs professionals in the world. They are presented to members of the political advertising and communications industry who have demonstrated superior work on behalf of their candidates and causes. A blind jury of their professional peers selects AAPC award winners. Esquire magazine has dubbed the Pollies “the Oscars of political advertising.” The full list of 2026 Pollie winners can be found in the 2026 Winners Book.