Money shouldn't decide who gets to lead.
CADE Strategies helps working-class candidates run strong, professional campaigns without big-money backing.
We offer honest, affordable strategy, data and organizing tools, so people who've been priced out of politics can compete, win and govern for their communities.
Beyond the campaign trail, we’re pushing for campaign finance reform and other policies that serve working people.
Working people should hold real power in this country.
Instead, corporations can legally pour unlimited money into our elections and our laws.
I’m Joshua Cade, and I’ve spent four campaigns as a manager, including federal congressional races, helping candidates compete without that kind of money. Through CADE Strategies, I give working-class candidates the professional strategy, voter data and tools that used to be reserved for the well-funded.
Outside of campaigs, I’m building Contested to help people find uncontested races to run in, host Working Class Wasteland, and I’m writing a book on how capitalism shapes campaign finance.
I do all of this alongside a full-time job, because I know what it’s like to fight for change on a working person’s schedule.
The working class is worth it.
Strong foundations can make the working class competitive.
Exploratory Package
$1,500 - $3,500+
You're thinking about running, and now you know exactly where you stand. You have a clear view of every race open to you, what each one takes, and when you'd need to move.
Eligible races
Cost estimates
Voter demographics
Deadlines calendar
What the job involves
Light text poll (Optional add-on)
Opposition snapshot (Optional add-on)
Strategy session (Optional add-on)
Campaign Foundation Package
$3,500 - $5,250
You've decided to run, and your campaign is up and running on a solid foundation. You have a plan, the data to back it up, and a system your team can actually follow.
Social media strategy
Voter data & targeting
Basic campaign plan
Internal campaign wiki
Retainer Services
You have an experienced campaign manager in your corner for as long as you need one, with clear hours so you always know what you're getting.
Basic $750/mo
You check in with us twice a month, your voter data stays fresh, and you have someone to email when questions come up.
Standard $$1,500/mo
You meet with us every week, your data is refreshed twice a month, your content is reviewed before it goes out, and your wiki stays current.
Full $3,000/mo
You have us beside you every week, with data refreshed whenever you need it, every piece of content reviewed, your fundraising tracked, and backup when a crisis hits.
Questions about
campaigning?
Feel free to contact us via email or fill out our contact form to discuss your potential campaign or our services.
