Political Consulting Firm in Durham, NC
Crafting Winning Strategies for Durham
Sutton & Smart delivers strategic political consulting services for Durham, NC working closely with Democratic candidates, grassroots movements, and progressive campaigns to win votes, build influence, and create lasting community impact. From field operations to digital outreach, we help turn your vision into voter action through data-driven strategies and hands-on support.
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Durham Political Consulting Services
Your Campaign Our Mission Your Victory
Campaigning in Durham means more than checking boxes—it’s about authentic connection, smart strategy, and grassroots power. Our team combines local insight, digital skills, and organizing expertise to help progressive candidates stand out, inspire voters, and win. From downtown to the wider Triangle, we’ve fueled movements and delivered meaningful, lasting victories.
Local Fundraising
Behind every strong campaign is a rock-solid fundraising plan. We don’t just chase checks — we build sustainable donor networks, drive grassroots contributions, and craft compelling stories that inspire people to give.
- Over $60 million raised for progressive candidates across North Carolina.
- Increased individual donor engagement by 300% through storytelling and outreach.
Campaign Strategy
In vibrant Durham, cookie-cutter campaigns fall flat. We craft personalized strategies that reflect your values, engage voters directly, and drive results—through targeted messaging, smart timelines, media planning, and intentional outreach.
- Helped 200+ progressive campaigns build clear, results-driven plans.
- Advisers to statewide initiatives, grassroots campaigns, and local champions.
Direct Mail
When it’s done right, mail still works wonders. Our mailers don’t get tossed they get read. We pair vibrant, eye catching design with personalized targeting to deliver messages voters care about, straight to their mailbox.
- Sent over 4.8 million personalized mail pieces that moved voters and made campaigns count.
- Drove a 35% engagement boost in competitive districts with smart, targeted strategy.
Grassroots Consulting
Durham is full of organizers, dreamers, and doers that’s your greatest asset. We turn local energy into action, bringing your campaign to campuses, churches, barbershops, and block parties where voters live, gather, and engage.
- Mobilized thousands of advocates across the nation for critical causes.
- Successfully influenced key legislation, public opinion, and advocacy strategies.
Canvassing Services
Real conversations change minds. Our canvassing teams are trained, trusted, and experienced in engaging Durham voters with empathy and authenticity. Whether it’s knocking on doors or collecting petition signatures, we do it with heart and results.
- More than 3.5 million doors knocked across North Carolina races.
- Maintained a 75% meaningful engagement rate with targeted voters.
Digital Media
Your campaign deserves more than generic ads and mass texts. We design targeted digital strategies that reflect Durham’s character diverse, creative, and connected. From TikTok videos to geofenced ads, we reach voters where they scroll, click, and think.
- Ran 200+ digital ad campaigns hyper-focused on Durham voters.
- Delivered over 10 million texts and 1 million calls during peak election cycles.
Meet Sutton & Smart
Trusted Consultants For Political Growth:
Campaign Consultants Driving Change in North Carolina. Elections in Durham are deeply personal and so is our approach to consulting. We work closely with every candidate, offering strategic advice, operational support, and a deep understanding of Durham’s evolving electorate. Our mission is to empower Democratic leaders with the resources, tools, and team they need to win in this rapidly shifting landscape.
Jon Sutton
An expert in management, strategy, and field organizing, Jon has been a frequent commentator in national publications.
Matt Smart
A leading national fundraiser with a proven track record of dramatically improving performance for clients.
Canvassing That Hits the Streets
Boots on the Ground in Durham’s Most Crucial Precincts
With growing populations, shifting ward boundaries, and energized voter bases, Durham’s districts are always changing. Our field team understands the terrain from East Durham’s historic neighborhoods to the fast developing downtown core and ensures your campaign reaches the most crucial voters. Through high quality canvassing, real time data tracking, and strategic targeting, we turn voter contact into real turnout.
Paid Local Canvassing
Our canvassing professionals are more than foot soldiers they’re trusted representatives of your campaign. We engage residents with warmth and authenticity, tailoring conversations to address hyper-local issues in each neighborhood.
- Deployed over 250 local canvassers during peak election seasons.
- Achieved a 90% positive contact rate through conversation-based outreach.
Signature Gathering
Whether you’re qualifying for the ballot or backing a policy initiative, we manage full-service signature collection efforts with accuracy and speed. Our teams operate across Durham County with an emphasis on validity, compliance, and efficiency.
- Implemented stringent anti-fraud measures to guarantee data integrity and compliance.
- Achieved an impressive 75% validity rate for signatures.
Public Affairs Outreach
Influencing elected officials takes strategy and coordination. We help mobilize community voices through calls, emails, meetings, and rallies building advocacy campaigns from Durham City Hall to the State Capitol that demand attention and inspire action.
- Successfully flooded legislative inboxes with impactful messages from committed supporters.
- Organized and led 30+ advocates to significant council meetings, maximizing exposure for your causes.
Win Your Durham North Carolina Election
Collaborate with Durham’s Top Political Consulting Team
Successful campaigns don’t happen by accident they’re built through smart decisions, tireless organizing, and bold leadership. If you’re ready to run for office or support a critical cause in Durham, our team is ready to help. From planning and fundraising to outreach and execution, we’re your partners every step of the way.
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Durham Political Consulting Company FAQ's
Durham Political Consulting Company provides expert campaign strategies, targeted voter outreach, and impactful media solutions to help candidates succeed. Below are answers to common questions about our services, approach, and political expertise in the Durham area.
Through door-to-door canvassing, digital targeting, community organizing, and local mailers, we ensure voters know who you are, what you stand for, and why their vote matters.
We work throughout Durham County and neighboring regions, including Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Raleigh, and the greater Triangle area.
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