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Midterms, Iran, Trump: What Republicans and Democrats Are Watching
National analysis on midterm congressional dynamics and foreign policy message framing.
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Leadership & Track Record
About Maverick Advisors
Founded on the principle that decisive political messaging and unwavering purpose win campaigns, Maverick Advisors drives the public narrative so candidates and advocacy leaders can define the moment.
Chief Strategist
Jonathan Q. Bridges
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” — Proverbs 29:18
Jonathan believes that every successful campaign begins with a clear sense of purpose. As a political strategist with over a decade of experience, he has spent his career helping candidates and non-profits find that purpose and turn it into a winning message.
Across more than 40 campaigns—from local races to the U.S. Congress—Jonathan has specialized in building the donor networks and grassroots support necessary to compete in high-stakes environments. While his work in the competitive districts of North Carolina and Virginia has resulted in a 75% win rate, he measures success by the strength of the message left behind.
His insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, and other national media outlets, but his true passion remains on the ground: helping leaders drive the messages that win.
10+ Years General Consulting
40+ Candidate & PAC Races
75% Documented Win Rate
$4.2M+ Raised for Clients
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Professional Affiliations
Media Room
In the News
Jonathan Q. Bridges' analysis and campaign insights featured across national and regional media.
1 / Print Coverage
12 Feature ArticlesTrump, Redistricting, and the North Carolina Midterm Battleground
Insights into newly redrawn North Carolina congressional districts and voter shifts.
Read in The Washington Post →Mark Robinson, North Carolina Republicans, and the Statewide Race
Strategy perspective on North Carolina gubernatorial dynamics and down-ballot impacts.
Read in The New York Times →Laurie Buckhout vs. Don Davis: North Carolina 1st Congressional Results
Analysis of the key competitive House battleground in eastern North Carolina.
Read in NOTUS →North Carolina Governor Race: Candidate Positioning and Base Voter Sentiment
Evaluating high-stakes executive campaign communications in Raleigh.
Read in The Washington Post →NC House Committee Backs Bill Holding PFAS Manufacturers Liable for Cleanup
Legislative analysis of the Water Safety Act and environmental accountability.
Read in Carolina Journal →Changing Political Landscape in Southeast North Carolina
Demographic growth, unaffiliated registration spikes, and local campaign mechanics.
Read in Carolina Journal →The High-Stakes Gubernatorial Contest: Message Discipline and Campaign Warfare
Long-form feature on the tactical decisions driving the statewide contest.
Read in The Assembly NC →NC Legislative Stakes and Campaign Finance Trends Across the State
Statewide reporting on donor mobilization and supermajority legislative dynamics.
Read in News & Observer →Former Rep. Mark Walker Has a New Front Person in Bid for NC Governor
Coverage of primary challenger campaigns and grassroots evangelical outreach.
Read in MyFox8 →North Carolina Electorate Trends and Post-Primary Realignments
General election message shifts for contested legislative and congressional seats.
Read in News & Observer →North Carolina Primary Reactions and Voter Response to Controversial Rhetoric
Analyzing independent voter perceptions ahead of the general election.
Read in The Washington Post →2 / Television Broadcasts
National & Regional TVCNN, Laura Coates Live
Jonathan Q. Bridges joined Laura Coates live on national television to provide real-time strategic commentary and insider perspective on breaking North Carolina battleground developments.
Featured National GuestRepublican Voters React to Bombshell North Carolina Political Report
Broadcast television segment featuring political analysis and campaign assessments on Southeastern voter sentiment.
Watch Report on MyFox8 →Charlotte Electorate and Down-Ballot Legislative Ramifications
Broadcast coverage of Charlotte metropolitan voter responses to fast-breaking campaign news cycles.
View Coverage on QC News →3 / Radio & Podcasts
Audio Long-FormWilmington's Morning News with Nick Craig
Jonathan Bridges joined host Nick Craig on Wilmington's Morning News to discuss civic engagement, post-midterm shifts, the upcoming North Carolina General Assembly session, and 2024 campaign prospects.
Listen to Broadcast Episode (Omny.fm) →
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