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Karl Bach
802 Gibbon St, Alexandria, VA 22314
KarlDBach@gmail.com 202-280-5407A campaign professional with extensive advocacy and electoral experience. A thorough understanding of what it takes to win campaigns in the legislature or at the ballot box. Meticulous about tracking qualitative and quantitative outcomes.
Chief of Staff- Election Protection Program- ACLU of Michigan – August 2020- December 2020
Coordinated the activities of a nonpartisan effort to protect voting rights, to increase voter turnout in Michigan, and to build the capacity of organizations serving historically disenfranchised communities. Directed communications programs that included mail, tv, radio, digital, earned media, and paid voter contact communications. ÂState Legislative Manager – National Center for Transgender Equality – February 2020 to August 2020
Tracked legislation in more than 34 states impacting the transgender community in non-discrimination protections, medical care, youth athletics, and identity documents. Hired, trained, and managed field staff in Virginia, Idaho, and South Dakota for public education and advocacy efforts.Campaign Manager – Friends of Larry Barnett – VA House of Delegates – District 27 – January 2019 to November 2019
Raised nearly $1 million, secured endorsements from 65 organizations, and directed paid communications that included direct mail, TV, digital advertising, peer to peer texting, and paid field efforts.Campaign Manager – Perry Gershon for Congress – New York 1 – January 2018 to November 2018
Succeeded in securing the Democratic Nomination for Congress in a five way Primary. Managed campaign activities totaling more than $5 million. Narrowed margin in the General Election to 4% where the previous Democratic candidate lost by 17%.Campaign Manager – Kelly Fowler for Delegate VA House of Delegates – District 21 – August 2017 to November 2017
Successfully managed a Virginia Democratic nominee’s race for the House of Delegates. Raised more than $500k. Coordinated activities of campaign staff, partner organizations, consultants, and local volunteers.Campaign Manager – Jacksonville Coalition for Equality – June 2015 to March 2017
Worked with local and national partners successfully to pass LGBTQ non-discrimination protections in Duval County, FL. Coordinated C3 education and C4 advocacy efforts with elected officials, Chamber of Commerce leaders, and national organizations and local groups. Built a coalition of 724 supportive employers, 206 faith leaders, and more than 2,000 volunteers.Coordinated Campaign Director – Delaware Democratic Party – June 2014 to November 2014
Responsible for a statewide field voter contact and turnout mail program that supported Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. Hired and managed a staff of more than 20 field organizers, and coordinated with statewide and local candidates.Field Director – Chris Coons for Delaware – January 2014 to June 2014
Established a robust statewide team that included paid staff, volunteer leaders, and interns. Created training materials for voter contact, volunteer recruitment, and low-dollar fundraising.Senior Regional Field Organizer – Human Rights Campaign – August 2007 to November 2013
Relocated to 20 states to assist local partners in marriage equality and non-discrimination legislative campaigns, ballot initiatives, or to support pro-equality candidates. Projects including:
Field Director – Hawaii United for Marriage – Marriage Equality Legislative Effort – September 2013 to November 2013
Deputy Field Director – Equality Delaware – Marriage Equality and Gender Identity Legislative Effort – January 2013 to July 2013
Regional Field Director – Mainers United for Marriage – Marriage Equality Ballot Measure – April 2012 to November 2012Academic Experience
B.A. Government and International Politics – George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia 2007