Campaign Case Study

Brent Jacobson vs. Cory Sillars

for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 87

When redistricting created a new four-county district, Brent faced a contested primary against an experienced field. We managed his digital marketing end-to-end — social, video, messaging, and brand — carrying him across the finish line in both the primary and the general election.

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Contested Primary

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Votes Won

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Election Results

General Election

Nov 5, 2024

Brent Jacobson (R)66% · 23,885
William Switalla (D)34% · 12,273
Total: 36,192 · Wisconsin Elections Commission

Margin of Victory

+32 pts

Nearly a 2-to-1 margin over the Democratic challenger in a brand-new district — 11,612 more votes.

Republican Primary

Aug 13, 2024

Brent Jacobson75%
Cory Sillars25%
Near-final precincts

Margin of Victory

+50 pts

A 3-to-1 win in a contested primary against an experienced opponent — before the general campaign even began.

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The Challenge

A brand-new district, a two-front race

Redistricting blended four counties that had never voted together. Brent needed to win a contested primary and then introduce himself to an entirely new general electorate — both within the same calendar year.

Services Delivered

Our role

Social Media Strategy
Storyboarding
Branding
Video Production

Campaign Timeline

01

Feb 2024

Launch & digital foundation

Brand identity and web presence built immediately after redistricting maps were signed.

02

Spring / Summer 2024

Primary — credibility at scale

Expanded Marathon County credibility district-wide. Won convincingly on August 13.

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Fall 2024

General — district-wide intro

Introduced to new voters across three additional counties with aligned messaging.

Nov 5, 2024 — Elected

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 87

66% of the vote. Sworn in January 2025.

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"Central Wisconsin voters want to hear from candidates who understand their communities — not just their talking points. Building a digital presence that reflected a decade of genuine local leadership made all the difference."

— The Bluejack Group

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* This case study reflects publicly available election results and general strategic services only. No internal campaign materials, voter data, messaging strategy, or proprietary work product is disclosed. Primary percentages reflect near-final results on election night. Final general election totals sourced from Wisconsin Elections Commission public records.