From Grassroots to Greatness:

YOUR WINNING TEAM IN THE POLITICAL ARENA

Welcome to Arena Campaigns

At Arena Campaigns, our mission is to stand alongside candidates and organizations as their dedicated partners in the arena of politics and legislative advocacy. Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt's 'Man in the Arena' speech, we named our firm Arena Campaigns, because we understand the challenges and scrutiny candidates and issue campaigns face. We believe that it's not the critic who counts, but those actively engaged in the political process, sacrificing so much for the betterment of our nation. As you fight in the area, you need a team that has your back. With our unwavering support and expertise, we strive to empower our clients to navigate the complexities of the arena with confidence and success.

The Man in The Arena

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt The Man In The Arena

  • Lane is a keen strategist, great listener, and a resourceful tactician. My team and I were inspired by her energy and her positive nature. She kept us focused on a winning path --- coaching and tweaking our campaign activities based upon competitive challenges. Lane is a brilliant “word-smither,” too, analyzing which words worked best to deliver important messages to our voters. Importantly, Lane is a person with integrity who cares deeply about the United States – we loved working with her.

    Merrell Hansen
    City Councilwoman, Ward 4, Chesterfield, Missouri

  • Since I engaged Lane Koch as my campaign manager, I have never felt more supported and confident entering into a competitive race. Lane brings an immense amount of experience, expertise, and passion to the work of running successful campaigns. She deeply understands the science, craft, and nuance of reaching out to and connecting with voters. Before you jump headlong into the huge commitment of running for public office, I suggest you first reach out to Lane Koch.

    Dr. Mike Tsichlis
    Missouri State Representative Candidate, Missouri House District 96

  • Lane and her team are sophisticated and trustworthy advisors and campaigners. Any candidate would be lucky to have them on their team.

    Ryan Fazio
    Connecticut State Senator 36th District

  • “What sets Lane apart is her grit and leadership mindset. She empowers her team to be their best and doesn’t buckle under pressure. She’s a leader who’s been in the trenches, so the people she leads respect her. She’s analytical as hell and always prioritizes the data. I’ve watched her juggle big crews and multiple projects and fires, without breaking stride. Her clients are in good hands."

    Jeff Hutt
    Spokesperson, MAHA Vote Action
    Former National Field Director, Kennedy for President

  • “Lane effectively harnessed the power of our grassroots team, motivating and guiding them to overcome the unique challenges faced by independent presidential candidates. Lane’s leadership was crucial in driving success. A particularly standout moment with Lane was her strategic execution of our Iowa Assembly, where she facilitated a rally that ended in Bobby earning ballot access in a single day in Iowa. This success was one of the most memorable from the campaign - Lane saw a way to utilize democratic processes to take a major state off our checklist - in a single day. This example speaks to who Lane is as a political consultant. I am confident that the 10-15% of voters that said they’d vote Kennedy in numerous polls could be attributed to Lane’s leadership.”

    Brigid Rasmussen
    Founder, Whisper & Roar
    Former Chief of Staff, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for President

  • “With a limited budget and staff, she built and scaled campaign infrastructure across multiple states from the ground up, leading an effort that secured ballot access across the country including notoriously difficult states like Indiana and Illinois. Her strategic execution, deep understanding of election laws, and ability to inspire and mobilize thousands of volunteers were instrumental in creating the Make America Healthy Again movement.”

    Will Boothby
    Deputy White House Liaison, Department of Health and Human Services
    Former National Field Director, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for President

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