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Topside is a full-service Republican firm that specializes in building customized voter contact strategies that help candidates and political organizations be successful. Leveraging behavioral science and consumer research, we tell your unique story in an impactful way that will break through the clutter and strike an emotional chord with the voters you need to win.
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Nearly 2 decades working with local and federal campaigns.
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1,000s of projects for clients all over the country.
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Helped secure Republican victories in 46 states.
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James Klein is the President of Topside Strategies, a full-service Republican advertising firm helping campaigns and organizations throughout the United States.

Prior to founding Topside in 2020, James was the Director of Advocacy and Data Strategy for the nation’s leading education reform organization where he devised public affairs and elections strategies that expanded school choice policy and legislative majorities in 10 states.

A veteran operative, James served as a national consultant for one of the nation’s largest Republican voter contact firms where he consulted for state and national party committees, independent expenditures, ballot initiatives, and campaigns. While there, he led strategies and creative programs for the most high-profile campaigns, including those for presidential candidates and countless governors, U.S. Senators, and members of Congress. Additionally, James served as a senior strategist that has helped pave the way for Republican majorities in legislative Chambers across the country.

James received degrees in Economics and Political Science from Denison University and earned a Master’s in Strategic Public Relations from George Washington University.

He lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and daughter.

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