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Proudly based in the Pacific Northwest, Progressive Strategies is a premier, full-service political consulting firm.

 

Our specialties include:
Candidate campaigns

Ballot measure campaigns

Independent expenditures

Data analysis

Voter targeting 

About Us

We're political geeks who understand that every campaign is a labor of love. If you're looking for a full-service, data-driven firm that also appreciates the human side of politics, we might be a great fit.

Our Team

Ben Anderstone

Born and raised in Tacoma, Wash., Ben cut his teeth on local politics at a young age. During college, he worked on a range of local campaigns, from state legislature to domestic partnerships. Ben graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a degree in Politics & Government and joined the PSNW team in March 2014. Ben is also a regular contributor of political analysis to television and print media outlets across the Puget Sound.

Lesley Rogers

Lesley spent the last 15 years working in public communications and in the K-12 education space, including helping school districts pass bond and levy measures. At PSNW, she brings her strategic communications expertise to campaigns, working with candidates, on ballot measures and helping community committees advocate for school funding measures. Originally from Wisconsin, Lesley earned a journalism/political science degree from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in Political Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois at Springfield. 

Nic van Putten

Nic grew up on Vashon Island and in Lakewood, Wash. Nic’s political experience began with grassroots organizing for environmental and civil rights groups. In 2008, he traveled to Northern Alaska and inner-city Indianapolis as staff for Barack Obama’s campaign. Nic received his bachelor’s degree in Politics & Government from the University of Puget Sound.

 

Nic lives with his wife Alex, sons David and Miles, and loyal family pups, in Leiden, the Netherlands.

Nathan Winch

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Why Progressive Strategies?

Data
Driven

Progressive Strategies is recognized as an industry leader in voter targeting and political data.

Responsive

We take on fewer clients per employee than most firms, so we can provide truly individuated, responsive services. 

Thoughtful

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Get in touch

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