SMART, DATA-DRIVEN
WINNING CAMPAIGNS
In ancient times, the Forum was the center of Roman society - a place for public meetings, heated deliberation, political speeches, and the seat of representative government. 2,000 years later, the tradition of citizens gathering together to exchange ideas, debate, and select their leaders continues.
But many campaigns and candidates don't know how they can fit in to this dialogue.
That's where we come in.
We're in the business of finding the unique potential in every campaign and leading the discussion by effectively telling their stories and ultimately working toward electoral success through smart, data-driven campaigns.
FORUM Great Lakes Political Strategies was founded by longtime political consultant Steve Ross and is based in East Lansing, just minutes from our state Capitol. Ross brings nearly twenty years experience working in politics and political campaigns across Michigan, and partnerships with some of the most respected and revered individuals in Lansing.
FIELD FOCUSED. DATA DRIVEN.
No two political campaigns are alike. That's why we take the time to get to know you and your team, your voter and your community and build a strong relationship. Then, together, develop a winning plan and work with you to execute it through Election Day.
We believe in running campaigns that employ a healthy reliance on modern campaign tools, proven techniques that have withstood the test of time, captive storytelling across varying mediums, and access to the absolute best voter targeting data in Michigan to win our elections.
As a full service political consulting firm, we are able to assist our clients with nearly all their needs to run effective, successful campaigns. Additionally, through our years working across the state, we've developed strong relationships with partners that can fill in any gaps your campaign may have.
GENERAL CAMPAIGN STRATEGY
From creating an all-encompassing campaign plan to regular check in calls, we are there for you when you need us.
FIELD STRATEGY
Field is where our heart is. An aggressive field element is a key component to any voter contact strategy. It's what we do best and how you'll win.
FUNDRAISING
STRATEGY
Political campaigns are expensive. We work with our clients to create strategies to raise the funds necessary to succeed, ensuring they never have to cut corners.
GOTV / AV CHASE EXECUTION
LITERATURE / MAILER DESIGN
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
More than ever, campaigns must pay special attention to early voters. For years, we've been working with successful campaigns to win this important vote.
We've designed hundreds of pieces of unique, eye-catching mail over the years at an affordable cost to our clients.
Having an appealing campaign website to amplify our storytelling and message is key to communicating with voters - and we do it at a price you can afford.
TV & WEB AD PLACEMENT
A mix of engaging short and long form, produced and live, video provides voters with a unique view of a candidate and are an important storytelling piece of any successful campaign.
MESSAGE
DEVELOPMENT
Effectively telling your story - experience, values, plans -
is key to connecting with voters and earning their trust and support.
PARTNERS
We've built strong relationships with video teams, union printers, mailhouses, researchers, voter data vendors, and others to build a team to provide top-notch services to our clients.
VOTER DATA
SUCCESS STORIES
State Senator Sarah Anthony
Democratic Leader Christine Greig
State Representative Emily Dievendorf
State Representative Jasper Martus
State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou
Former Representative Theresa Abed
Former Representative Stacy Erwin-Oakes
Alan Fox for Ingham County Treasurer
Domonique Clemons for Genesee County Clerk
Pat Lindemann for Ingham County Drain Commissioner
Tony Spagnuolo for Clinton County Prosecutor
James Avery for Genesee County Commission
Ellen Ellenburg for Genesee County Commission
Dale Weighill for Genesee County Commission
Todd Tennis for Ingham County Commission
Tom Buffett for Okemos Schools
Chris Swope for Lansing City Clerk
Art in the Wild
Energy Action Coalition / PowerShift Michigan
Greater Lansing Labor Council
Ingham County Democratic Party
Ingham County Animal Shelter Millage
Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
PenelopePAC
Sierra Club: Michigan Chapter
The Tony Spagnuolo Foundation
Vote Yes for Potter Park Zoo Millage
Lisa Babcock for District Court Judge
Karl Barr for District Court Judge
Andy Griffin for Circuit Court Judge
Andrea Larkin for District Court Judge
Retain Judge Donald Allen, Jr
Retain Judge Thomas Byerley