Leading Democratic firms play crucial role in helping Democrats win back the House and Senate
Washington, D.C. / New York, NY – SKDK, one of the nation’s premier public affairs and political consulting firms, and leading digital-first firm, Wavelength Strategy, congratulate the Democratic candidates and campaign teams who secured victories at every level of government in the 2026 midterm elections. The firms, who joined forces earlier this year, are proud to support their efforts, serving as ad-makers and strategists for winning gubernatorial, Senate, congressional, statewide and local campaigns across the country. This cycle, SKDK and Wavelength Strategy produced nearly 3,000 television, digital, radio, out-of-home and print ads, helping Democrats compete and win across the country.
“Congratulations to the campaign teams we were privileged to partner with during this historic political cycle. Across the country, voters were looking for leaders who understood the challenges they faced and had a plan to improve their lives. Our candidates delivered – they campaigned everywhere, had sharp messages and told compelling stories across every platform imaginable. This was our best cycle to date, and I am so proud of the work and dedication of our team, ” said SKDK CEO Doug Thornell.
Among SKDK’s notable victories this cycle:
- Gubernatorial: SKDK helped reelect Governor Wes Moore in Maryland, building on the firm’s role in his come-from-behind 2022 victory that made him Maryland’s first Black governor. In Connecticut, SKDK helped secure Governor Ned Lamont’s historic third term, continuing a nearly decade-long partnership dating back to his first victory in 2018. The firm also helped elect Stacey Plaskett as the first woman governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- U.S. Senate: SKDK helped elect Chris Pappas in New Hampshire and reelect Sen. Jack Reed in Rhode Island.
- U.S. House: In North Carolina, SKDK helped Richard Ojeda flip the state’s 9th Congressional District, defeating National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson. The firm also helped reelect Reps. April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Josh Riley (NY-19), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Shontel Brown (OH-11), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Jim Himes (CT-04) and elect Luke Bronin (CT-01).
- Statewide and Down-Ballot Races: SKDK helped elect Beau Bayh as Indiana Secretary of State and re-elect Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell.
- Independent Expenditures: SKDK partnered with leading Democratic organizations, including House Majority PAC, Giffords PAC, LCV Victory Fund, and Lower Costs Now, to support efforts to elect Democrats in competitive races across the country – including Senate races in Ohio, Michigan, Texas, and Kansas – through television, digital advertising and strategic messaging.
- State and Local Campaigns and Ballot Initiatives: Through BlizzardTXT, SKDK supported winning state and local campaigns, including Vanessa Atterbeary’s election as Howard County executive in Maryland. The firm also helped advance critical ballot initiatives, including Maryland Question 3, a constitutional amendment addressing congressional redistricting, and several Ohio measures supporting public education and community services, including the Lakota Schools bond, Hamilton County Issue 10 and the Imagination Station levy in Lucas County.
Wavelength Strategy played a key role in Democratic victories across the country, providing digital advertising and strategy support to some of the cycle’s most competitive campaigns. Notable wins include U.S. Sens.-elect Roy Cooper in North Carolina, Josh Turek in Iowa, Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota and Sherrod Brown in Ohio, as well as Gov. elect Jocelyn Benson in Michigan and the reelection of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Wavelength also supported the successful campaign to defeat Missouri’s Amendment 3, which would have overturned voter-approved protections for abortion rights.
“This was a historic night for Democrats and a testament to what great candidates and great campaigns can accomplish,” said SKDK Heads of Political and partners Oren Shur and Pia Carusone. “The SKDK and Wavelength teams poured everything into nearly 3,000 ads across television, digital, streaming and beyond. We’re proud of the creativity, grit and determination that fueled this blue wave.”