Christopher S. Wilson is a political data scientist and strategist specializing in voter sentiment analysis, election dynamics, and narrative tracking in U.S. politics.
He is the CEO of EyesOver, a real-time sentiment monitoring platform used by campaigns, advocacy organizations, and political leaders and Stratus Intelligence, a polling and data firm.
Wilson leads efforts to transform public opinion research through cutting-edge AI technology. Under his guidance, Stratus empowers political campaigns, public affairs organizations, and businesses with real-time insights into sentiment shifts, voter behavior, and emerging trends, enabling success in an ever-changing digital landscape.
Wilson’s career is a testament to innovation and results. He has been instrumental in shaping winning strategies for gubernatorial campaigns across the nation, including those of Glenn Youngkin, Ron DeSantis, Kristi Noem, Doug Burgum, Greg Abbott, Kevin Stitt, Brian Kemp, and others. His ability to merge advanced analytics with strategic campaign operations has consistently delivered decisive victories.
In 2016, Wilson served as Director of Analytics and Polling for Senator Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign, engineering an historic Iowa caucus win through a sophisticated blend of data science, microtargeting, and traditional grassroots mobilization. His team’s efforts, known internally as Project Oorlog, utilized advanced statistical modeling to identify niche voter segments and tailor messaging down to hyperlocal issues like fireworks deregulation. This groundbreaking approach set new standards for political campaigns.
As the founder of WPA Intelligence, Wilson developed data-driven strategies that have defined Republican campaigns nationwide. His leadership extended to advising the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee, and international presidential campaigns. Most recently, Wilson played a key role in pioneering AI-driven text-message-based voter engagement during the 2024 election cycle, achieving unparalleled reach and effectiveness.
Recognized for his industry leadership, Wilson was named Pollster of the Year by the American Association of Political Consultants in 2021 and Technology Leader of the Year by Campaigns & Elections in 2019. He is a thought leader on the societal implications of AI and data in politics, regularly contributing insights in outlets like The Wall Street Journal and on his Substack (christopherswilson.substack.com).
Wilson lives in Oklahoma, with his wife, Stephanie, and their family. He is deeply committed to his faith, advancing conservative values, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. A frequent speaker and writer, he remains at the forefront of innovation in political strategy and technology.
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