Research at Scale. Priced for the Ballot.
High-confidence, customizable research solutions delivered in days.
Core Book
Full-Service Research Consulting
Strategic research support through Election Day. Your Core Book plus ongoing consulting, scoped and scheduled for your race.
Core Book
Source-cited vulnerability research your communications team can act on the day it arrives. No ongoing commitment required.
Hourly Research Consulting
Expert research on demand for rapid response, targeted investigations, and debate prep. Use the hours you need with a 10-hour minimum engagement.
Candidate research modules
Each module has a dedicated page with full scope details. Select a module below to review deliverables and engagement fit.
Core Book
The required foundation for every candidate research engagement.
Professional Background Module
Business history, professional conduct, and conflict-risk analysis.
Executive Office History & Performance Module
Executive leadership decisions, outcomes, and accountability records.
Legislative History & Key Votes Module
Voting history, sponsorship record, and policy-position evolution.
Judicial & Prosecutorial Experience Module
Casework, ethics, and public-record risk assessment for legal careers.
Financial Analysis Module
Campaign finance and disclosure analysis for conflict exposure.
Deep Background Module
Extends selected modules beyond the standard review period.
Public Records Deep Dive Module
FOIA and public-record workflows for hard-to-obtain documentation.
In-Situ Records Retrieval Module
On-site retrieval from courthouses and non-digitized archives.
Hourly Research Consulting
Flexible on-demand support for rapid response and strategic needs.
Additional services
Review all additional service offerings in one consolidated page.
All additional services
Campaign vetting, analyst support, media monitoring, tracking, and flexible support options in one place.
How it works
Get started with professional modular research services in just four simple steps.
- Choose Your Scope: Select your Core Book foundation and add the modules that match your candidate's background and campaign needs.
- Conflict Check: Our team completes a conflict review and begins the research process with our standard methodology and analyst team.
- Research Design Consultation: Work with the N&P team to identify the modules and research areas that matter most in your race.
- Research Delivery: Receive your research package in as little as 12 business days. Follow-up support is available as needed.
Service levels
Choose the engagement level that fits your campaign. Core Book and Hourly Research Consulting are listed below. Full-Service Research Consulting is scoped and quoted individually.
| Service Level | Fee | Payment Options |
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| Full-Service Research Consulting | Custom quote | Configured per engagement |
| Core Book | $15,500 | Paid in advance or 50/50 split |
| Hourly Research Consulting | $225/hr | Monthly invoicing |
- Full-Service Research Consulting: Core Book plus consulting support through Election Day; scoped and quoted per engagement
- Core Book: Standalone research book, delivered as a one-time engagement
- Hourly Research Consulting: Flexible hourly support with a 10-hour minimum engagement
Recommended packages
Choose from our curated packages designed for different candidate profiles, or build your own custom combination.
First-time candidate package
Perfect for candidates entering politics for the first time who need personal and professional background analysis.
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First-Time Candidate Package: Core Book + Professional Background Module | $23,450 |
Corporate executive package
Designed for business executives and corporate leaders entering the political arena with extensive professional backgrounds.
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Corporate Executive Package: Core Book + Professional Background Module | $23,450 |
Experienced legislator package
Detailed analysis for legislators seeking higher office, focusing on voting record and political evolution.
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Experienced Legislator Package: Core Book + Legislative History & Key Votes | $23,450 |
Experienced judge/prosecutor package
Specialized package for judicial and prosecutorial candidates, focusing on case history and professional conduct.
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Experienced Judge/Prosecutor Package: Core Book + Judicial & Prosecutorial Experience | $22,450 |
Enhanced public officeholder packages
Enhanced packages for long-serving officials requiring financial and public records analysis.
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Experienced Legislator: Core Book + Legislative History + Financial Analysis | $29,200 |
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Experienced Judge/Prosecutor: Core Book + Judicial Experience + Financial Analysis | $28,200 |
Full workup package
Analysis combining professional background, legislative history, and financial review for experienced officeholders.
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Full Workup Package: Core Book + Legislative History & Key Votes + Financial Analysis Module + Professional Background Module | $37,150 |
Custom quote for large or multi-district engagements
For high-volume, multi-district, or large-scale campaign needs, we offer custom research scope and pricing. Whether you are managing a coordinated campaign, a state caucus, or a multi-candidate independent expenditure, our team will design an engagement that fits your structure and budget.
- Volume discounts for large or multi-candidate projects
- Tailored research scope for complex or multi-district efforts
- Dedicated project management for seamless delivery
- Flexible engagement models to match your campaign structure
AI-powered solutions: Human In, Human Out (HIHO)
Our research methodology combines AI-assisted processing with human oversight to improve speed, consistency, and strategic insight. This "Human In, Human Out" (HIHO) approach uses technology to support human expertise while keeping sensitive campaign data secure and private.
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Human In (Strategy & Oversight):
- Expert analysts define research objectives and strategic parameters.
- Humans curate and validate initial data sets for AI processing.
- Ethical guidelines and quality control measures are human-led.
- Sensitive data does not enter third-party AI systems; confidential information is processed and protected on secure cloud infrastructure.
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AI-Powered Processing (Efficiency & Scale):
- Advanced algorithms sift through large volumes of publicly available information quickly.
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) identifies patterns, sentiment, and key narratives.
- AI tools process public information; confidential research remains exclusively in secure cloud infrastructure.
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Human Out (Verification & Insight):
- Experienced researchers critically review and verify all AI-generated findings.
- Human analysts provide context, nuance, and strategic interpretation.
- Final intelligence products are curated and validated for campaign use.
- Secure delivery and storage using encryption and access controls.
This approach combines the speed and scale of AI with human judgment and context, helping deliver reliable research for campaign use. Most importantly, your campaign's confidential information remains private and secure throughout the process, protected from external AI platforms and third-party systems.
About modular research services
Nesbitt & Parrinello's modular approach gives campaigns research that matches their needs and budget. The Core Book provides the foundation, while specialized modules let you expand coverage in the areas most relevant to your race.
Module scope details
Each module page outlines scope, use cases, and fit. Browse the modules above to compare coverage.
Expedited Turnaround
When your campaign can't wait for the standard delivery window, our expedited service guarantees a faster turnaround. Subject to team capacity; contact us to confirm availability before ordering.
Base rate. No expedited surcharge applies.
+25% surcharge on your selected package or module price
Priority scheduling locks your research team and guarantees delivery within 9 business days of signed agreement and full payment.
- Priority analyst assignment
- Guaranteed delivery date in writing
- Dedicated point of contact
+50% surcharge on your selected package or module price
Our fastest guaranteed turnaround. Requires full payment and signed agreement on day one; team begins immediately.
- Top-priority analyst team
- Guaranteed delivery date in writing
- Same-day kickoff & daily status updates
| Tier | Delivery Window | Modifier | Example Price (Core Book shown) |
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| Standard | ~12 business days | None | $15,500 |
| Expedited | Guaranteed 9 business days | +25% | $19,375 |
| Rush | Guaranteed 6 business days | +50% | $23,250 |
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