Bryan Dooley
Vice President

Bryan joined the Hamilton Campaigns team at a critical turning point in the company’s history, coming onboard just as the 2002 election cycle was in full swing. He quickly displayed his ability as a fast learner, a team player, and a competent and thorough statistician. In January 2005, Bryan was promoted to Vice-President.

Bryan came to Hamilton Campaigns after working as a statistician conducting public policy research studies for the State of South Carolina. There Bryan learned to answer questions, make decisions, and develop strategies based on data. Bryan applies these same principles to elections, helping campaigns make resource, targeting, and message decisions based on public opinion.

Since joining Hamilton Campaigns, Bryan has provided analysis and strategic direction for campaigns for U.S. Senate, Congress, governor, and other statewide and local races. Bryan has also conducted research on behalf of some of the nation’s largest Democratic 527s and independent expenditure groups. In 2004, Bryan directed the research for successful legislative and countywide races in Florida, Georgia, and Texas.

From stepping in as temporary campaign manager for a Congressional client who was unexpectedly without a manager five weeks from Election Day, to knocking on doors with a State Senate client in the middle of a snow storm, Bryan has been known to go above and beyond the call of duty for Hamilton Campaigns clients. In line with Hamilton Beattie & Staff’s overall philosophy, Bryan believes that a pollster should be more than a consultant – should be a teammate and a partner.

Academically, Bryan holds a bachelor’s degree in both sociology and political science from Coker College, and a Master’s degree in sociology, with an emphasis on quantitative research methodology, from University of South Carolina. He lives in Fernandina Beach, Florida with his wife, Dia.

Bryan's love of South Carolina Gamecock football and Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer prove that some Democrats are in touch with red state values.