Brad Elkins
Partner
Thematic Campaigns
About Brad Elkins
Brad Elkins is a seasoned Democratic campaign manager and strategist. Prior to joining Thematic, Elkins spent nearly fifteen years leading and advising legislative, congressional, gubernatorial, and senate campaigns across the country.
Most recently, Elkins was named the American Association of Political Consultants’ 2025 Most Valuable Player for his work simultaneously serving as campaign manager for Adam Schiff’s winning U.S. Senate campaign in California and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich’s re-election bid in New Mexico.
Elkins past work includes serving as Campaigns Director for federal and gubernatorial races at EMILYs List, the leading organization dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women, and serving as a senior advisor for battleground races at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
He’s also held leadership roles on two presidential campaigns, overseeing political and paid media departments working in states across the country.
Elkins has held leadership positions on campaigns in California, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A native of Pasadena, CA, Elkins now lives in Albuquerque, NM with his wife, son, and their dog Matzo Ball.