Praxis in the News

Following abrupt changes in COVID-19 vaccine policy from the federal government, Praxis Partner Meg Olson advocates for the State of Oregon to take action.

Praxis Partner Meg Olson, speaks on behalf of Oregon Families for Vaccines about the impact of misinformation and accessibility on childhood immunization.

Jake Weigler, a Portland political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis, weighs in on Portland City Council races.

Hear a conversation with a long-time Oregon Political Consultant, Jake Weigler of Praxis Political who has run many, many campaigns for a number of candidates and issues.

“The switch to a unique style of ranked-choice voting, called multiwinner ranked-choice voting, has also altered the tenor of campaign season, Weigler says.”

Jake Weigler, a Portland political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis, weighs in on Portland City Council races.

Jake Weigler, a partner at Praxis Political, agrees that Portland’s recent reforms have changed the equation for many campaign managers.

“You want to be an acceptable choice to everybody,” says Jake Weigler, one of the most accomplished political consultants in Portland. “If you can be in that Venn diagram, that’s a sweet spot to be in.”

Jake Weigler is an Oregon native who has worked in politics at the national, state, and local levels for over 22 years. Get an insider look at how political change happens, factors to consider before running for office, and the nature of working behind the scenes in politics. A must listen for any folks thinking about running for office or wanting to know how to get involved with the democratic process. His political consulting company, Praxis Political, supports candidates and issues throughout Oregon and Jake has been a part of the environmental movement as well as gun safety legislation for decades.