Presidential elections grab the spotlight, but mid-cycle races quietly shape the balance of power in Congress, statehouses, and city halls. The challenge? Turnout plummets when there isn’t a presidential candidate at the top of the ticket. At Echo Canyon Consulting, we know these “off-year” elections are anything but minor and we’ve built a proven playbook to turn out the right voters when it matters most.

From connecting with Arizona’s decision makers to gathering our team for a high-energy retreat and volunteering at the Phoenix Ronald McDonald House, our Public Affairs team has been busy this August. Here’s a look at how we’re supporting clients, strengthening our team, and giving back to the community.

Public affairs is more than PR. Learn how organizations in energy, public safety, tech, and healthcare use public affairs strategy to shape policy and public opinion.

In political campaigns, most of the budget tends to go toward television ads and digital outreach. These are visible, measurable, and feel high-impact. But one of the most consistently effective strategies—door-to-door canvassing—is often left out or underfunded.

Echo Canyon Consulting opened in 2024 during a fast-moving, high-stakes election cycle. 

The firm was founded by three experienced strategists with decades of combined leadership across campaigns and public affairs: