Daniel Patterson, a seasoned campaign strategist and former Chair of the North Carolina Teen Democrats, has officially launched Mapwright Consulting, a North Carolina–based political consulting firm built to help progressive campaigns win with clarity, structure, and discipline.

Patterson’s career is anchored in the belief that sharp strategy wins races. His experience spans local, legislative, and statewide organizing efforts, with a track record of overcoming long odds.

Notably, Patterson managed the only successful Democratic campaign in a deep-red county that voted for Donald Trump by 24 points, flipping a Republican-held county commission seat and proving that strong organization and a disciplined ground game can break through where many thought it couldn’t be done.

His leadership stretches beyond campaign management. Patterson served two terms as President of the North Carolina Association of Teen Democrats, the official teenage auxiliary of the state Democratic Party.

Over two election cycles, he built and mobilized one of the largest networks of young Democratic organizers in the state, sharpening his statewide field strategy and laying the groundwork for future Democratic leadership.

In addition to his campaign and field expertise, Patterson has also served as Director of Finance for multiple campaigns, overseeing fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and budgeting. This multi-faceted background gives him a unique edge: he understands not just how to knock on doors, but also how to fund the effort, scale the strategy, and deliver results.

Through Mapwright Consulting, Patterson brings that wealth of experience to progressive candidates across North Carolina and beyond. Whether the goal is flipping a seat, defending a margin, or building long-term infrastructure, the firm’s mission remains the same: to equip campaigns with the clarity, structure, and discipline needed to win.

“Every campaign has a destination, but too often the roadmap is missing,” Patterson said. “Mapwright exists to help candidates and organizations draw that map and then deliver on it.”

With the launch of Mapwright Consulting, Daniel Patterson is taking his vision and expertise to the next level, offering a partner for campaigns ready to run smarter, stronger, and more strategic races.

To learn more about Mapwright Consulting, visit mapwright.co.