Providing campaign strategy, community and government relations, strategic guidance, stakeholder engagement and advocacy services.

 

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“How a Democrat Turned Back the
Trump Tide on Long Island”


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CLIENTS


From Congress to community boards, our expertise empowers our clients,
improves efficacy, and delivers what matters to New York.


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Founder
André Richardson


For over a decade André has helped shape the political landscape for New York by serving as the senior advisor and campaign manager for some of the most influential politicians and organizations in the state. 

Building winning strategies — and the leaders who define our future.

André M. Richardson is a nationally recognized political strategist and Principal of The Richardson Agency, a premier consulting and advisory firm influencing the landscape at the intersection of politics, business, and community. From Washington to Albany, he has guided elected officials, corporations, and advocacy organizations through high-stakes strategy, messaging, and coalition-building. A frequent political commentator on NY1, and Pix 11, André is also the founder of Build the Bench, a nonprofit cultivating the next generation of civic-minded leaders.



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Chief of Staff,
Saye Joseph

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Data and Impact Associate,
Elijah Turner

Richardson Agency

is recognized as a top consulting firm
in New York.



André ranked amongst Brooklyn Power 50 More info >


City & State Top 75 Consultants 2020-2025 Politics New York Top Consultants More info >


Ranked #20 on the City & State 2025 Political Consultants Power 100 More info >

WHAT WE DO


At the Richardson Agency, we combine decades of experience in campaign strategy, public affairs, and coalition-building to help our clients shape outcomes and build lasting influence.


From leadership in Washington to leadership in Albany, we’ve guided elected officials, corporations, and community organizations through strategy, engagement, and power-building that delivers real results.



Political Consulting and Advising


Coalition Building and Management

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Government Relations

Political Consulting and Advising


Coalition Building and Management

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Government Relations



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André Richardson is no longer Hakeem Jeffries’ secret weapon. The Democratic operative has built a political operation in Central Brooklyn that has supported the likes of Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, state Sen. Zellnor Myrie and New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson.

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“Few political operatives know Brooklyn's power map better than André Richardson.”

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“André Richardson serves as a local conduit for Black representation at all levels of government.”

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“Since 2011, Paragon Strategies founder André Richardson has built a strong reputation as a political consultant who gets results.”

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“Works closely with the state Democratic Party and is aligning with other Democratic organizations on efforts to take back the majority in Congress”

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“Works closely with the state Democratic Party and is aligning with other Democratic organizations on efforts to take back the majority in Congress”

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“ André Richardson has been stringing together impressive electoral victories for more than a decade, helping Brooklyn district attorney candidate Eric Gonzalez ascend to office and steering Crown Heights upstart Zellnor Myrie to an upset against incumbent Jesse Hamilton for the state Senate in 2018.”

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André Richardson is no longer Hakeem Jeffries’ secret weapon. The Democratic operative has built a political operation in Central Brooklyn that has supported the likes of Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, state Sen. Zellnor Myrie and New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson.

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“Few political operatives know Brooklyn's power map better than André Richardson.”

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“André Richardson serves as a local conduit for Black representation at all levels of government.”

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“Since 2011, Paragon Strategies founder André Richardson has built a strong reputation as a political consultant who gets results.”

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“Works closely with the state Democratic Party and is aligning with other Democratic organizations on efforts to take back the majority in Congress”

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“Works closely with the state Democratic Party and is aligning with other Democratic organizations on efforts to take back the majority in Congress”

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“ André Richardson has been stringing together impressive electoral victories for more than a decade, helping Brooklyn district attorney candidate Eric Gonzalez ascend to office and steering Crown Heights upstart Zellnor Myrie to an upset against incumbent Jesse Hamilton for the state Senate in 2018.”

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