CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER
Trevor Smith
Trevor Smith is an award-winning Republican pollster, political strategist, and data scientist with over 15 years of experience helping conservative candidates and causes win at the local, state, and national levels. As Chief Research Officer at Pulse Decision Science (formerly WPA Intelligence), Trevor leads one of the Republican Party's most trusted and innovative polling and analytics teams.
A U.S. Air Force veteran and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, Trevor has built a career at the intersection of service, scholarship, and conservative activism. He is known for his rigorous, data-driven approach to campaign strategy, combining advanced statistical modeling with deep knowledge of voter behavior. Trevor has advised a wide range of GOP candidates, including Governors, Senators, and Presidential contenders, and has contributed to major Republican victories such as Governor Glenn Youngkin's 2021 campaign in Virginia.
Trevor's insights on polling methodology, voter targeting, and public opinion trends have been published in leading political outlets, including Campaigns & Elections magazine. His work has been recognized with honors such as the American Association of Political Consultants' "40 Under 40" award, and his team's projects have earned industry accolades for excellence in political data strategy.
Throughout his career, Trevor has partnered with conservative advocacy groups on key policy issues such as election integrity, school choice, energy innovation, and economic freedom. He is a strong proponent of securing elections through improved turnout strategies and sound polling practices, and he consistently champions market-driven solutions to America's policy challenges. His commentary and research have helped shape conservative narratives while maintaining the highest standards of empirical accuracy.
In addition to his work at Pulse, Trevor teaches courses on data analytics and political strategy at several universities, including Liberty University. He is an active contributor to conservative political discourse through speaking engagements, media commentary, and his professional social media presence (@SmithPulseDS on X).
Trevor brings a fighter's mindset, a scholar's rigor, and a strategist's savvy to every campaign and project he touches, earning the trust of clients seeking victory rooted in principle and proven by data.
