Ocean Grove, NJ – July 18, 2026 – Mark Mitchell, longtime Director of Polling at Rasmussen Reports, today announced the launch of The Honest Polling Company, a new independent polling and media company dedicated to delivering transparent, unbiased public opinion research directly to the American people.
“People are biased. Polls shouldn’t be,” said Mitchell. “For too long, polling has been influenced by donors, political pressure, and media incentives. The Honest Poll exists to cut through that noise with rigorous methodology, complete transparency, and the willingness to tell the truth—even when it’s inconvenient for any side.”
During his tenure at Rasmussen Reports, Mitchell built one of the largest independent polling audiences in the country, growing the firm’s YouTube channel to more than 130,000 subscribers while becoming a frequent guest and source for major national media outlets. He also dramatically expanded Rasmussen’s polling operation, producing the second-largest body of public polling in the 2024 election cycle and helping achieve top-five overall accuracy among major pollsters.
The Honest Poll will focus on:
- High-quality, transparent public polling with complete methodological disclosure
- Independent analysis that follows the data—not political parties, donors, or media narratives
- Regular YouTube programming and written analysis designed for everyday Americans rather than political insiders
“We’re building polling for the public, not for power,” Mitchell said. “No hidden agendas. Just the data.”
The company’s flagship YouTube channel and newly launched website, TheHonestPoll.com, will serve as its primary platforms. The first independent national poll is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
About The Honest Poll
The Honest Poll is an independent polling and media company founded by Mark Mitchell. Its mission is simple: to deliver accurate, transparent public opinion research free from political and financial influence.
For more information, visit TheHonestPoll.com.
Media Contact
Mark Mitchell
The Honest Polling Company
info@thehonestpoll.com
