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Field Operations & GOTV
Build a turnout machine — universe targeting, walk lists, daily field discipline, and Election-Day execution.
Ohio · Built for the Midwest
Politics isn't won from behind a desk.
It's won at the doors.
Nicholas Kraus Consulting builds winning voter contact programs, recruits volunteers, and turns grassroots support into votes — for central committee races, school boards, county commissioner contests, the statehouse, and statewide tickets across the Midwest.
Tens of Thousands
Doors Knocked
Hundreds of Thousands
Phone Calls Made
Millions
Text Messages Sent
Est. Jan 2026
Ohio-Based, Field-First
01 / Meet Nick
On-the-ground expert.
Campaign manager.
Campaign strategist.
Campaign manager.
Campaign strategist.
Est. January 2026
"Politics isn't won from behind a desk. It's won at the doors, on the phones, at community events, and through building real relationships with voters."
I'm Nick Kraus, an Ohio political consultant, campaign strategist, and field operative. Nicholas Kraus Consulting was founded in January 2026 after years of working on campaigns at every level throughout Ohio and the Midwest.
From central committee races to statewide campaigns, I have helped candidates build winning operations through disciplined field work, voter contact, volunteer recruitment, data-driven targeting, and grassroots organization. My experience includes managing campaigns, directing field operations, coordinating communications, and solving the day-to-day challenges that determine whether a campaign succeeds or falls short.
Thousands of hours in the field and tens of thousands of voter conversations have taught me a simple lesson: elections are won by campaigns that outwork their opponents. My job is to help candidates build that advantage and carry it through Election Day.
Central
Committee
Party Building
School
Board
Local Races
County Commissioner
County
Legislative · Statewide
State Office
02 / What We Do
Full-service campaign support.
Built for the field.
From the first volunteer meeting to your Election-Night party, we run the disciplined, hands-on operation a winning campaign actually requires.
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Door-to-Door Canvassing
Persuasion and ID programs run the way they should be — at the door, by trained canvassers with real conversation goals.
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Volunteer Recruitment & Training
Find them, train them, keep them. We build volunteer teams that show up and produce week after week.
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Texting & Phone Banking
Peer-to-peer texting and disciplined phone banks — every contact tracked, every script tuned to your race.
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Campaign Messaging
Messaging that lands at the door, in mailboxes, on doorsteps, and on screens — built for your district, not a template.
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Fundraising Strategy
Call-time discipline, finance committee building, event ladders, and donor stewardship that actually closes.
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Event Planning & Coordination
Launches, town halls, meet-and-greets, and rallies — designed to move voters, donors, and the press.
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Press & Media Outreach
Press releases, surrogate prep, earned media plans, and rapid response when the news cycle moves.
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Petition Programs
Ballot access, signature drives, and validation workflows — managed cleanly so your race never stalls on paper.
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Data Analysis & Voter Targeting
Modeled scores, turnout universes, and post-contact analytics — so every door, dollar, and dial is aimed.
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Campaign Websites & Digital
Fast, professional campaign sites and digital presence that convert visitors into volunteers and donors.
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Grassroots Organization
County leadership, coalition building, and ward-level structures that outlast any single race.
03 / Campaign Materials
Materials that stand out in the mailbox.
A campaign's literature is often the first impression a voter has of a candidate. We work with a talented graphic design team that produces professional, eye-catching materials built to make your campaign feel serious from day one.
Consistent identity · From day one
- 01Palm cards & door hangers
- 02Direct mail pieces
- 03Yard signs & roadside signs
- 04Social media graphics
- 05Endorsement cards
- 06Branding & logo packages
04 / Modern Campaign Tools
Successful campaigns run on data.
We use the same voter contact, CRM, and campaign management tools trusted by winning campaigns across the country — organizing volunteers, tracking conversations, identifying supporters, and maximizing every dollar you spend.
Tens of Thousands
Doors Knocked
Across local, county, legislative, and statewide programs
Hundreds of Thousands
Phone Calls Made
Predictive dialer and volunteer phone bank operations
Millions
Text Messages Sent
Peer-to-peer text programs with tracked responses
Voter Files & Targeting
The same voter files and modeled scores trusted by winning campaigns nationwide.
Volunteer & CRM
Organize volunteers, assign shifts, and track every voter conversation in one place.
Universe Building
Persuasion, GOTV, and ID universes built around your actual path to victory.
Performance Analytics
Daily field metrics, contact rates, and post-program analysis you can actually act on.
05 / How Pricing Works
Built around your race.
Not a template.
Every candidate deserves access to professional campaign services without paying the inflated rates often charged by large consulting firms. Our goal is simple — effective, hands-on support at a price your campaign can actually afford.
STEP · 01
We Talk
Tell us about your race — the district, the timeline, the office you're running for, where you are today, and what you actually need help with. The first call is free.
STEP · 02
We Build a Proposal
You get a written campaign proposal and budget tailored to your race — scope of work, deliverables, timeline, and price. No vague retainers, no surprise add-ons.
STEP · 03
We Negotiate
Every proposal has room. We'll work with you on scope, services, and price until the program fits your campaign — not the other way around.
There is always room for negotiation.
Start the Conversation06 / The Commitment
We have your back.
When you hire Nicholas Kraus Consulting, you're not just hiring a consultant — you're gaining a team that is invested in your success. From your first yard sign to Election Night, we're with you every step of the way.
Smart strategy.
Strong grassroots.
Professional execution.
07 / Get In Touch
Running for office?
Let's talk.
Whether you're months out from a local race or already into a competitive statewide effort, the first call is free. Tell us about your campaign and we'll get back to you fast.