Michael Smith serves as President of Common Sense Consulting, LLC, a political consulting and polling firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. As a political strategist and lobbyist, he advises candidates, campaigns, and organizations across all levels of government—and helps them win.

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Born and raised in Atlanta, Michael jumped into politics at an early age, working on the David Perdue for Senate and Doug Collins for U.S. House campaigns in 2014. After earning his BBA in Economics from the University of Georgia in 2019, he went on to lead more than 50 political campaigns, taking on roles as lead consultant, campaign manager, and head of fundraising.

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At the Georgia Capitol, Michael has successfully lobbied for a range of clients on diverse policy issues, earning a reputation for strategic communications and effective government affairs work. Whether he's driving victories at the ballot box or advancing legislation, Michael focuses on one thing—delivering results.