Our Work

A selection of real political experiences that reflect our strategic depth, operational discipline, and executive-level insight. All case studies are factual and grounded in direct experience.

Case Study 1

Strengthening Policy and Communications Infrastructure

Jersey City Ward D Council Race (2025)

Context
Ward D is a competitive political environment where candidates must demonstrate clarity, policy fluency, and message discipline.

SOC’s Role
Pro-bono advisory support focused on:

  • Policy brief development

  • Narrative strengthening

  • Issue framing

  • Communications review and refinement

Strategic Approach
We produced issue briefs and message frameworks that reflected resident priorities and improved communication structure.

Outcome
The candidate strengthened message discipline and presented a more coherent policy foundation.

Note: SOC did not lead campaign strategy, field operations, or GOTV execution.

Case Study 2

Strategic Positioning and Negotiation

Hudson County Commissioner (2017)

Context
A semi-independent run in a complex county environment requires accurate political intelligence and strategic positioning.

SOC’s Role (from lived experience)
Core competencies developed:

  • Coalition building

  • Early political analysis

  • Opponent assessment

  • Stakeholder mapping

  • Negotiation strategy

  • Communications positioning

Strategic Approach
The campaign established viability, demonstrated district influence, and used that leverage to navigate a competitive political landscape.

Outcome
The race resulted in a negotiated endorsement by the Hudson County Democratic Organization. These lessons now inform SOC’s advisory model.

Case Study 3

Independent Candidate Operations

Jersey City Board of Education (2014)

Context
Independent BOE candidates face ballot placement challenges, uneven resources, and the need for disciplined planning.

SOC’s Role
Experience from this race contributes to SOC’s expertise in:

  • Message development

  • Voter segmentation

  • Field structure on limited budgets

  • Coalition outreach

  • Precinct-level analysis

Strategic Approach
The campaign relied on direct community engagement, targeted contact, and disciplined messaging.

Outcome
This race demonstrated the viability of structured independent campaigns and informs SOC’s readiness-focused advisory practice.