MeridianPoll is an independent polling organization conducting public opinion research on politics and elections.
We use text-to-web survey methodology to deliver high-quality polling at a fraction of the cost of traditional phone surveys. As phone-based polling faces declining response rates and rising costs, text messaging offers a more accessible path to understanding voter sentiment.
Our approach is built on transparency. We publish detailed methodology with every poll, including response rates, weighting procedures, and sample composition. This allows readers to evaluate our findings and hold us accountable.
Founded in 2026, MeridianPoll publishes independent public polling while developing text-to-web methodology that can make quality survey research more accessible and affordable.
May 15, 2026: Ohio midterm election poll Text messages sent 7:00pm - 8:30pm eastern - platform/methodolgy test
May 16, 2026: Ohio midterm election poll Text messages sent 10:30am - 1:00pm eastern - platform/methodolgy test
May 17, 2026: Ohio midterm election poll Text messages sent 2:30pm - 5:00pm eastern - platform/methodolgy test
You may have received a text message from MeridianPoll inviting you to participate in a political survey. Here's what we’d like you to know:
**Who is MeridianPoll?**
MeridianPoll is an independent polling research firm based in Ohio. We conduct surveys to help communities understand public opinion on elections and political issues.
**Is this legitimate?**
Yes. To verify:
✓ Texts are sent only on dates listed in "Active Polls" or “Survey Archive”
✓ Survey links go to a Jotform online poll
✓ We never ask for: Social Security numbers, credit card information, banking details, or passwords
**What if I received a suspicious text?**
If you received a text claiming to be from MeridianPoll but no poll is listed as active above, or if the text asks for financial information, please report it to contact@meridianpoll.com
**Red flags for fraud:**
⚠️ Text received on a date not listed above or in survey archive
⚠️ Link goes to unfamiliar website (not a Jotform online poll)
⚠️ Requests for Social Security number, credit card, or banking information
⚠️ Promises of money
We respect your privacy and your right not to participate.
**To stop receiving texts:**
Reply STOP to any MeridianPoll text message. You will be immediately removed from future surveys.
**To request removal by email:**
Send a request to contact@meridianpoll.com with your phone number. We will remove you within 48 hours.
**To ask questions:**
Email us at contact@meridianpoll.com
**Transparency First**
We believe polling credibility comes from open, verifiable methodology—not secrecy. We commit to publishing:
- Complete survey questions and methodology
- Full weighting procedures
- Topline data and cross tabs
- Sample demographics
**Why Text-to-Web?**
Traditional live-interviewer phone polling can produce high quality results. However, declining response rates and rising costs per survey have made this approach inaccessible to many groups and organizations.
With the vast majority of Americans now owning smartphones—and smartphone ownership continuing to grow each year—we're testing whether text-to-web methodology can be a cost effective alternative. This isn't about replacing traditional polling, but about making some form of quality polling more accessible.
**Our Commitment**
- We publish every public opinion poll we conduct
- We follow pre-committed methodology regardless of results
- We release data for independent verification
- While we don’t publish raw data from internal platform tests, we share what we learn about message effectiveness, survey design, and response quality.
Our track record over time—measured against actual election results—will validate or disprove whether this approach is viable
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MeridianPoll is an independent political polling firm committed to advancing affordable, transparent public opinion research.