What do you do?
Quantum Political is a boutique Minnesota-based political consulting firm specializing in web design, digital strategy, and data science.
So, who are you?
Quantum Political is run by Phil Ableidinger. I’m an incoming law student at the University of Minnesota, attending on a full-tuition scholarship. My professional experience includes working as a research assistant, business consultant, and campaign aide. I attended the University of Minnesota for my undergraduate studies and majored in economics with a minor in mathematics.
Why are you doing this?
In my experience, many state and local political campaigns lag behind best practices when it comes to optimizing their digital strategy and ad spend. Too often, campaign websites seem trapped in 1996, and digital spending is done haphazardly. Many traditional media firms and political consultancies haven’t kept pace with the latest tools and tactics. Others take advantage of campaign’s limited technical knowledge to bill massive amounts for mediocre work. Throughout my years in and around politics, I’ve seen both first hand, much to my frustration. I started Quantum to help change that. My goal is to be an affordable, reliable, and trustworthy partner to your campaign.
I’ve been passionate about web design and digital marketing since I was 14. Throughout high school, I competed in national website design competitions, placing 6th at the Business Professionals of America national event out of hundreds of competitors. Combining this passion with years of involvement in Democratic politics, I find immense satisfaction in helping campaigns enhance their online presence and refine their messaging to achieve tangible results.
Why should we hire you?
I’ve worked in business consulting and political campaigns, so I understand the common challenges local campaigns face—limited budgets, minimal digital experience, and overpriced or outsourced vendor services delivering mediocre results. I personally handle every aspect of your project, from tailored messaging to seamless integration of tools like MailChimp. My goal is to deliver a polished, ready-to-use website; or a data-backed, optimized digital marketing plan; or a successful grassroots online presence. If feasible for a project, I will quantify your return on investment. My aim is always to achieve a higher ROI than whoever your established media vendor is.
How much do you charge, and how long does it take?
Many local design firms charge premium rates, while low-cost options often come with hidden fees, outsourced work, or restrictive contracts. No matter who you hire, make sure your quote includes revisions, that you retain full ownership of your site, and that there are no surprise monthly charges. Watch out for vendors who bury unethical billing in technical jargon or lock you into their platform.
While I can’t give you a firm quote without knowing the scope of your project, my rates are typically lower than most established local firms. I charge a flat fee for website design, so you’ll know the full cost up front. If needed, I’m happy to break payments into installments to accommodate your campaign’s cash flow. I also offer price matching in most cases if another designer underbids me.
This isn’t my full-time job, so my availability is limited, but I usually turn around sites within a few weeks. If you’re on a tight timeline, I do offer rush services and can often accelerate delivery to meet your needs.
I can also help you with other elements of your campaign, such as writing–and potentially automating–high-ROI fundraising messages, optimizing your website and online advertising spend, creating a grassroots social media presence, advising on your digital advertising strategy, or just generally helping you with your messaging. Pricing here is more variable depending on the type and extent of work.
If you are an under resourced grassroots campaign running in a competitive race, I’m also open to doing “pro-bono” or “low-bono” work as an in-kind contribution. This depends on the race and my availability, but don’t hesitate to reach out if you think I can be of help.
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If you’re interested in discussing your project, please reach out to [email protected] with the name of your campaign, your timeline, and details on the work you’re looking to get done.