New York Political Consulting

Winning Campaigns.
Shaping New York.

Free Consultation

Campaign & Government Affairs Experts
All Five Boroughs, Albany & Beyond

Built in New York

Strategists, organizers and communicators who know the city block by block.

Boroughs. One team that knows how each of them votes.

Campaign Strategy & Management

Winning plans for candidates, from the first petition to Election Night.

Government Relations & Lobbying

Clear, ethical advocacy at City Hall, the City Council and in Albany.

Public Affairs & Issue Advocacy

Coalitions, grassroots pressure and paid media that move policy.

Media, PR & Crisis Communications

Message, press and rapid response when the stakes are highest.

Direct Mail, Media & Digital Ads

Targeted mail, video and online ads that reach the right voters.

Field, Voter Contact & Research

Canvassing, GOTV, polling and data that turn support into votes.

about the firm

New York Strategists Behind Your Victory

Hudson & Fifth Strategies helps candidates, elected officials, nonprofits, unions and businesses win elections and move policy in New York. One team handles strategy, government relations, communications, mail, digital and field.

Brooklyn Bridge with the Manhattan skyline

We live and work here. We know the clubhouses, the community boards, the editorial pages and the voters, from the Bronx to Staten Island. That local knowledge shapes every plan we write.

Our team has worked inside campaigns, legislative offices and city agencies. We know who makes decisions, how they make them, and how to make your case clearly and ethically.

Polling, voter files and turnout history tell us where every vote and every ally is. We pair the numbers with on-the-ground judgment, so your budget goes where it counts.

We work for candidates and causes that want to make New York fairer, safer and more affordable, and we tell every client the truth, even when it is hard to hear.

Audience at a community town hall meeting

Your Path to Election Day

Every New York race is local. We build the plan around your district: who votes, what they care about, and how to reach them, from petitioning season to the final GOTV push.

City Council Districts

State Senate Districts

how we work

From First Meeting to Final Count
The Roadmap to Winning

Step 01

Listen & Research

We start with your goals, then study the district or issue: voters, opponents, decision-makers and the numbers.

Step 02

Build the Plan

A written strategy with message, budget, timeline and targets, so everyone on the team knows the path to win.

Step 03

Execute on the Ground

Mail, digital, press, lobbying and field run together from one team, on time and on message.

Step 04

Measure & Adapt

We track every contact, poll and meeting, report to you weekly, and adjust fast when the race changes.

know the map

New York Politics by the Numbers

New York has one of the largest and most complex political maps in the country. We know every level of it, and we know how to make your voice heard at each one.

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51
New York City Council
districts
150
State Assembly
districts
62
Counties across
New York State

why choose us

Proven Strategy, Real Impact

Local Knowledge,
Block by Block
We know the neighborhoods, the leaders and the issues that decide New York races.
One Team,
Every Service
Strategy, lobbying, press, mail, digital and field under one roof, on one message.
Relationships Across
Government
Experience at City Hall, the Council and in Albany, used openly and ethically.
Straight Talk &
Clear Reporting
Honest advice, a clear budget and a weekly update you can actually read.