About

The 1833 Group, an award winning firm, was founded in 2018 by Nick Daggers and James “JR” Patton. Together, they bring a combined quarter-century of experience managing and overseeing political organizations, municipalities, and nonprofits. They established the 1833 Group to help progressive candidates, causes and local governments succeed.

Our founding partners grew up in the Chicagoland area and have been well-acquainted with its unique form of local politics since their teenage years. The firm’s name pays homage to the Windy City—Chicago’s nickname, which was inspired not by the prevailing winds off Lake Michigan but by the hot air bellowing from politicians. 1833 was the year that Chicago was first incorporated as a town—four years before it officially became a city.

Our goal is to deliver a customized approach to each client’s specific needs. Every client has different goals and we will always craft our skills, methods, and approaches to maximize our client’s success.

Just as Chicago has been at the forefront of advances throughout our nation’s history, the 1833 Group strives to always be innovative and a step ahead. We are not afraid to try new things, introduce new ideas, and embrace new technologies that give our clients the best chance of success.