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Maria Oyama Leininger, Founder of Overton Political Solutions

April 09, 2023 • Bill Wong • Season 2 • Episode 5

Maria Oyama Leininger, Founder of Overton Political Solutions, talks about diversity, helping progressive campaigns win, the no asshole rule, the Overton Window, and 38 cent donations.

Overton Political Solutions is one of the only political consulting and public affairs firms in the nation that is Asian woman owned and led, giving clients unique insight into two powerful and growing political demographics.

Maria Oyama Leininger previously served as the Regional Political Director for the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. At the DLCC, Maria oversaw the committee’s work in 10 states to win, expand, and protect Democratic majorities.

Her extensive electoral experience includes serving as Washington State Director for Senator Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign and Political Director for three U.S. Representatives: Suzan DelBene, Kim Schrier, and Adam Smith.

She also served as Voter Protection Director at the Washington State Democratic Party, as a political consultant for clients across the country and at every level, and as District Director for Congresswoman Kim Schrier.

Contact Maria at Maria@OvertonPolitical.com or visit the Overton Political Solutions website at https://www.overtonpolitical.com/

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