The Lew Edwards Group
Political OrganizationsCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Lew Edwards Group is a California-based consulting firm that provides ballot measure planning and communications for public agencies, alongside political consulting for elected officials and campaigns, and strategic advisory services for nonprofit or private-sector clients. It emphasizes building broad-based public support as its core approach to turning a vision into outcomes. The firm has supported enactment of more than $42 billion in California funding measures and has posted standout years, including 68 wins in both 2016 and 2020 and 66 wins in 2022. Its client base spans counties, cities, and special districts across California, as well as elected officials, labor unions, and school or library campaigns, with services that cover research, planning, messaging, rapid response, and content production for traditional and digital media. Based in Oakland, the company operates as a small team, and in May 2025 it announced participation in ACBO 2025, signaling an effort to engage community colleges in campaigns planned for 2026 and beyond.