Mike Yelovich is Managing Director of Harper Polling, a nationally respected market research firm known for its bespoke and high-impact polling. A trusted political and nonprofit strategist, Mike has worked with hundreds of campaigns and advocacy organizations at every level—helping candidates, causes, and corporations turn complex data into clear strategy.

He brings extensive market research experience to the firm, having previously served as Polling Director at Cygnal and as Research Director at WPA Intelligence, another top-tier Republican polling and data firm in Washington, D.C. Yelovich has led data teams responsible for providing insights and data strategy for some of the most closely watched races in the country, including Governor Glenn Youngkin’s winning campaign in Virginia.

Mike began his polling and market research career at the Marist Institute for Public Opinion and has since built a reputation for excellence in survey methodology, targeting, and voter modeling. He also brings experience from the American Conservation Coalition and the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus, where he worked to elect conservatives across the state in multiple legislative races.

A graduate of Marist University with a degree in Political Science and Business Administration, Mike is originally from Chicago and now lives in Alexandria, Virginia.