Case file · Banjo Strategies engagement

Campaign · 2026Local election2026In motion

Justin Hurst · Folsom City Council

Banjo's roleCampaign strategy; digital; coalitions; fundraising

The challenge

Build a viable challenger lane in a crowded Folsom City Council field with a values-aligned coalition.

Crowded fields punish unclear narratives and reward early coalition consolidation.
The stakes

The approach

Narrative architecture, endorsement stack, digital footprint, and an earned media plan.

Built and delivered

  • Narrative and message architecture
  • Endorsement strategy
  • Earned media plan

Where it stands

Live this cycle. Coalition consolidating; digital and earned media in market.

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