✅ Save Big and Expand Your Network – Enjoy exclusive discounts on Pollie Awards entries and AAPC’s premier events, enabling you to build relationships.
✅ Stay Informed – Receive nonpartisan analysis on campaigns for Senate, House, governor and president from a subscription to Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales (a $249 value!), along with access to exclusive conference calls.
✅ Stay Connected – Get expert business advice, industry insights, and key legislative and regulatory updates with the AAPC Insider and Advocacy News newsletters.
✅ Sharpen Your Skills – Access complimentary live webinars and an extensive library of on-demand archives.
✅ Boost Your Visibility – Be featured in AAPC’s Find a Consultant directory and showcase your commitment to ethics, professionalism and excellence in the industry with the official AAPC Member Seal.
✅ Access Resources – Stay ahead of AI regulations, FCC/TCPA updates, and compliance issues that impact your business.
✅ Enjoy Member Perks – Get special discounts through AAPC’s Advantage Program and post jobs for free on our Job Board.
*Digital Membership does not include Pollie contest or in person event discounts.
Learn more about AAPC’s New Digital Membership
For professionals who want to stay informed and engaged with the political consulting community-without attending in-person events.
Exclusive Benefits for Platinum & Gold Members:
✅ CEO Roundtables – Gain private, insider access to exclusive roundtable discussions with industry experts and top thought leaders. These confidential sessions provide a unique opportunity to tackle critical business challenges, exchange insights, and strategize with peers in a collaborative setting.
✅ Expanded Membership Access – Extend AAPC’s benefits to your team with up to 15 staff members included on your Platinum membership roster or up to 5 staff on your Gold membership roster. .
Please note: Organizational memberships are non-transferable.
AAPC Offers Membership Types for Organizations and Individuals:
Membership Terms & Eligibility
Academic: For full-time university faculty members. Requires active university email address.
Associate: For full-time party/campaign staffers or elected officials.
Gold: Includes up to 5 employees from your organization. Membership belongs to the organization and is not transferable to an individual or other organization.
Individual: For an individual professional.
Non-Profit: For an individual employed full-time at a non-profit organization.
Platinum: Includes up to 15 employees from your organization. Membership belongs to the organization and is not transferable to an individual or other organization.
Student: For full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Requires active university email address. Two-year membership is not applicable; membership requires verification of student status annually.
Young Professional: For those aged 30 and under. Date of birth required upon membership registration. Two-year membership is not applicable; membership requires verification of eligibility annually.
Membership Terms & Eligibility
Academic: For full-time university faculty members. Requires active university email address.
Associate: For full-time party/campaign staffers or elected officials.
Digital: For professionals who want to stay informed and engaged with the political consulting community—without attending in-person events. You may upgrade to a higher-tier membership at any time. This member type is for individuals only and cannot be transferred or shared, and does not include discounts to Pollie Award contest submissions.
Gold: Includes up to 5 employees from your organization. Membership belongs to the organization and is not transferable to an individual or other organization.
Individual: For an individual professional.
Non-Profit: For an individual employed full-time at a non-profit organization.
Platinum: Includes up to 15 employees from your organization. Membership belongs to the organization and is not transferable to an individual or other organization.
Student: For full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Requires active university email address. Two-year membership is not applicable; membership requires verification of student status annually.
Young Professional: For those aged 30 and under. Date of birth required upon membership registration. Two-year membership is not applicable; membership requires verification of eligibility annually.
