Ishaan Strategies  ·  Est. 2026

Political communications
for the new media era
built for campaigns that
shape your community.

Bringing professional political communications to the candidates who've always deserved it.

  • New media and social media strategy
  • Candidate messaging, branding, and identity
  • Content strategy built for where voters actually are
  • Political communications for every level of the ballot
60+
On-record candidate interviews
40K+
College voters mobilized
5 Yrs
Political media experience
Millions
Views across platforms
Why Ishaan

Built in the field.
Deployed for your race.

Most consultants advise campaigns. Ishaan has worked them — from the doorstep to the strategy room, from 1,000+ doors knocked to chairing student outreach operations that helped deliver real wins. He has also sat across from 60+ candidates as a political journalist, which means he understands how campaigns communicate from both sides of the table.

  • 130+ episodes and millions of views across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
  • 60+ on-record candidate interviews across Illinois and Wisconsin
  • Direct campaign work on messaging, branding, and content strategy
  • 40,000+ college voters mobilized with the Wisco Project
  • Published author and recognized political voice in Illinois
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"Politics is too important to leave to people who treat it as a career move."

That combination — operator and media voice — is rare. It's what Ishaan Strategies is built on, and it's what larger firms operating at five-figure monthly retainers can't offer down-ballot candidates.


What I do

Services

Every engagement is built around your race, your audience, and the platforms where your voters actually are.

01
Digital communications strategy
Platform-specific strategy for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok — built around your race, your district, and the voters you need to reach. Not a generic playbook. A real strategy for your campaign.
02
Candidate messaging and brand identity
A coherent political identity — core messaging, talking points, tone, and narrative framing that holds across every platform and every event.
03
Content strategy and development
Platform-native content concepts tailored to your race and audience — developed collaboratively and refined in real time as your campaign evolves.
04
Interview and media preparation
Prep for earned media, press appearances, and on-camera moments — from someone who has sat across from candidates in 60+ on-record interviews.

Engagement tiers

Find your fit

Ishaan Strategies operates on a monthly retainer model — embedded as a strategic partner throughout your campaign, not a one-time vendor. Pricing is assessed per engagement based on your race, timeline, and budget.

Lite

For first-time candidates and early-stage campaigns building their communications infrastructure from the ground up.

Included
  • 2 advisory sessions per month
  • Async support — 24hr weekday response
  • Digital communications strategy
  • Candidate messaging and brand identity
  • Dedicated client workspace
Add-ons
Available on a limited basis in the Chicagoland area. Billed separately — rates on request.
On-location content filming
Content editing and post-production

The process

How it works

01
Free consultation call
A complimentary 30-minute call to learn about your race, your goals, and where your campaign stands. No commitment required.
02
Finding your fit
We work together to identify the right solutions to grow your campaign's brand and find pricing that works for your budget.
03

Who I work with

Built for campaigns
at every level.

From first-time municipal candidates to established progressive organizations — if you're serious about your race, Ishaan Strategies is built for you.

State legislative candidates
County races
Municipal candidates
First-time candidates
Progressive campaigns
Chicagoland-based races
Midwest campaigns
Civic organizations
Party organizations

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Ishaan Strategies

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