Princeton Strategies has been on the move this year. From organizing events, supporting advocacy partners, to driving real-world impact across Pennsylvania and beyond. We helped communities build change. Fighting for Climate Action, One City at a Time Across four states (Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Arizona), the Climate Action Campaign’s Extreme Weather Emergency Tour  amplified the voices of residents whose lives have been upended by floods, storms, and rising tempe

The Federal Elections Commission is paralyzed again. It takes 4 commissioners to make a quorum, and a quorum is required to conduct enforcement activities, and thus the FEC is currently unable to enforce campaign finance law. This is the fourth time in the FEC’s history that it has lacked a quorum, with three of those times coming under a Trump administration .  How We Got Here: Ellen Weintraub, one of the most well-respected experts on campaign finance reform and regulation

Earlier this year, we wrote about how ActBlue is fighting back  the administration’s attacks – and standing firm as a trusted tool for Democratic campaigns. Now, as we move deeper into the 2026-cycle planning phase , ActBlue is once again at a turning point. Between a federal investigation , new compliance pressures , an organizational expansion , and new tools aimed at smaller campaigns , the platform’s evolution matters for every campaign counting on small-dollar donors and

Tracking Platform Enhancements That Could Change Your Campaign Game Campaign software is evolving fast and campaigns that don’t keep up risk falling behind. In this article, we’ll walk through key improvements in NGP VAN, Mobilize, and ActBlue, and explain why these updates matter for our campaigns. What Are The Largest And Most Used Campaign Software? Before we dive into updates, let’s quickly remind ourselves which platforms dominate: NGP VAN / VAN : The core integrated sui

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Democratic Strategist & Principal of Princeton Strategies Adam Erickson has appeared across a variety of platforms to discuss strategic...

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How to Engage the Rising Electorate with Relevance, Respect, and Real Strategy As the 2026 midterms approach, one trend is impossible to...

The rise of AI-generated content—especially deepfakes—has created a crisis of digital trust. Voters are growing more skeptical, unsure...

Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 update in 2026 is introducing a subtle but potentially disruptive feature for political campaigns - a new...

As we look ahead to the 2025 and 2026 election cycles, campaigns face a rapidly shifting legal and regulatory landscape. From updated...

AI has arrived—and it’s reshaping the political industry faster than many anticipated. In our previous article, we explored how campaigns...

In our recent article, we explored how campaigns are leveraging AI in 2025—from message generation to voter targeting and content...

In 2024, the Center for Campaign Innovation  revealed that 11% of voters used AI tools like ChatGPT to research candidates. That number...

In today’s digital age, platforms like Reddit aren’t just for memes and debates—they’re a goldmine of real questions from real people...

In today’s political climate, your fundraising platform says as much about your campaign as your policy positions. Beyond processing...

Understanding 501(c)(4)s: A Powerful Tool for Advocacy In the landscape of political advocacy, 501(c)(4) organizations play a unique and...

Let’s explore the New "Optimized Checkout" Feature from NGP VAN For years, ActBlue  has been the trusted donation platform for Democratic...

Running for federal office is no small feat. Between fundraising, engaging with voters, and managing a growing campaign team, the last...

Filing reports with the Federal Election Commission is a necessary, yet often nerve-wracking—part of running a political campaign....