First Tuesday Strategies

10/15/2026

09/16/2026

We’re excited to announce Austin Stukins as Executive Vice President, Operations!

A former Marine who previously worked at Push Digital, Austin will continue to serve our friends at Politexts while helping strengthen operations across both sides of our firm.

Austin understands what sets us apart: loyalty to our clients, a commitment to excellence, and retaining the most talented team in the business.

We’re proud to have built South Carolina’s largest independent public affairs and campaign firm—and we’re just getting started.

Please join us in congratulating Austin.

07/12/2026

Our hearts are broken over the passing of our dear friend and client Senator Lindsey Graham. May the Lord comfort his family, friends, and Team Graham over the coming days.

06/26/2026

Not every victory comes on Primary Day! Congratulations to our clients who earned the Republican nomination without opposition and are officially headed to the November ballot. ✅

Avoiding a primary isn't luck—it's the result of hard work, strong leadership, and campaigns that earned the confidence of Republican voters from the very beginning.

06/25/2026

Congratulations to our clients who finished first on Tuesday in highly contested Republican primaries!

Whether we served in a lead role, a supporting role, or as a trusted vendor, we're grateful for the opportunity to help great candidates, PACs, and industry groups take on the toughest races.

We don't look for layups—we embrace the challenge.

Now it's time to shift gears. The primaries are behind us, and the focus turns to November.

Congratulations again to all of our winning clients. We're honored to be part of your team.

03/31/2026

First Tuesday Strategies is proud to announce that Lillie Smith, an Associate in our campaign practice, was awarded a Gold Pollie Award at the 2026 Pollie Awards for Best Campaign Plan in the Student/Open Division—one of the highest honors in political communications.

Often referred to as the Oscars of political advertising, the Pollie Awards recognize the most effective and impactful campaign work from across the country. This year, that recognition included a campaign plan developed not by a veteran consultant, but by a college senior.

Often referred to as the Oscars of political advertising, the Pollie Awards recognize the most effective and impactful campaign work from across the country.

03/30/2026

We were proud to bring home THREE Gold Pollie Awards at last week’s ceremonies.

The Pollies are the Oscars of political advertising — recognizing the best work in the country.

🏆 Best Yard Sign
🏆 Best Door Hanger
🏆 Best Campaign Plan (Student/Open Division)

From concept to ex*****on, we quietly focus on what matters: winning.

03/13/2026

We’re proud to announce that First Tuesday Strategies won a 2026 Reed Award!

🏆 Best Canvassing or Lit Piece – Republican
Regional: Northeast & Southeast

The Reed Awards recognize the best political campaign work in the country, and we’re honored to have our work recognized alongside the top firms in the industry.

02/17/2026

We’re excited to share that FTS and First Tuesday Strategies are now in the Upstate!

Our new Spartanburg location marks our third office, joining Columbia and Charleston — a milestone made possible by great clients, trusted partnerships, and an incredible team.

We’re grateful for how far we’ve come in almost 20 years, and even more excited about what’s ahead. The Upstate is growing, and we’re proud to grow with it.

Check out our new office at Spartanburg's One Morgan Square.

02/13/2026

💖 Happy Galentine’s Day 💖 The women of our team enjoyed lunch together earlier this week. Campaigns may be intense. Deadlines are real. But today, we’re celebrating the friendships, teamwork, laughs, and late nights that make it all worth it.