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Terrance Woodbury

Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner

Terrance Woodbury, co-founder & CEO of HIT Strategies, is widely recognized as one of America’s foremost pollsters and political strategists. Terrance spearheads research initiatives at HIT Strategies and drives business growth by cultivating a team of millennial strategists bent on challenging conventional approaches to public opinion research and analysis.

Acknowledged as a prominent emerging figure in political strategy, Terrance recently earned esteemed accolades, including being named to POLITICO’s Recast 2023 Power List and selected for the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) 2023 Class of 40 Under 40. He has established himself as a leading authority on the socio-political attitudes of young people, diverse Americans, and Democratic voters. Terrance’s insights on American politics are featured in reputable outlets like the Washington Post, Politico, Wall Street Journal, The Hill, USA Today, NPR, and TV segments on MSNBC and Showtime’s “The Circus”

Before co-founding HIT Strategies, Terrance served as the Research Director at Brilliant Corners Research (a public opinion data firm). He also gained valuable experience at the Brookings Institution, where he conducted research on economic and demographic trends. Prior to deciding to specialize in data research, Terrance contributed to numerous local, state, national, and international campaigns, performing all roles, including management, fundraising, organizing, and communications.

Under Terrance’s leadership, HIT Strategies has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from a small team to 30 professionals within a four-year span and attracting numerous clients seeking innovative methodologies and interpretations of public opinion data. Terrance notably pioneered BLACKtrack, the nation’s sole monthly poll tracking the attitudes of Black voters over time. His unwavering dedication to amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities is a testament to his commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and upbringing by his late mother, Shanna Monique Woodbury.

Terrance received his Bachelor’s Degree at Morehouse College.

Media Appearances

HIT's Terrance Woodbury on MSNBC's SYMONE

August 27, 2022

HIT founding partner Terrance Woodbury joined Symone Sanders on MSNBC's SYMONE to discuss Black voters and the midterm election.

HIT's Terrance Woodbury on MSNBC's The ReidOut

August 19, 2022

HIT founding partner Terrance Woodbury joined Tiffany Cross on MSNBC's The ReidOut to discuss the midterm election.

MSNBC The Cross Connection Interview with Terrance Woodbury: Mobilizing the Democratic Base Ahead of the Midterms

April 16, 2022

HIT Strategies CEO Terrance Woodbury joined Tiffany Cross on MSNBC's The Cross Connection to discuss what the Democratic Party needs to do to mobilize the Democratic base ahead of the 2022 midterms.

Does Trump Need To Be On The Ballot To Motivate Democratic Voters?

April 10, 2022

Showtime's The Circus co-host Mark McKinnon speaks with the CEO of HIT Strategies, Terrance Woodbury, on Woodbury’s outlook for Democrats in the 2022 midterm elections.

HIT Strategies CEO Terrance Woodbury Interview on BNCNews: President Biden, Democrats & Black Voters

February 21, 2022

HIT Strategies CEO Terrance Woodbury joined BNC News anchor Laverne McGee to discuss President Biden, the Democratic Party, and Black voters.

MSNBC The Cross Connection Interview with HIT Strategies CEO Terrance Woodbury and the 2022 Midterms

January 29, 2022

HIT Strategies CEO Terrance Woodbury joined MSNBC's The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross to discuss the Democratic Party and their need to work on a more robust messaging plan that reaches younger voters and voters of color ahead of the 2022 midterms.

BNC News Interview w/ CEO Terrance Woodbury Discussing Voting Rights Legislation, Biden & Democrats

January 17, 2022

HIT Strategies founding partner and CEO Terrance Woodbury joined BNC News' Tashanea Whitlow on #BNCLive to discuss voting rights legislation, President Biden and the Democratic Party, and addressing Black voter issues.

WURD TV & Radio's Reality Check Interview with CEO Terrance Woodbury

January 13, 2022

HIT Strategies CEO and founding partner Terrance Woodbury was interviewed on WURD TV & Radio's Reality Check with Charles Ellison on January 13, 2022 about Black voter issues, the Democratic Party, and the 2022 midterms.

How Democrats Are Completely Failing with Black Voters

December 7, 2021

HIT Strategies founding partner and CEO Terrance Woodbury joins Cenk Uygur on The Young Turks to discuss the Democratic Party and Black voters and how this relationship can improve.

Black Voters Growing Pessimistic About Democrats

October 26, 2021

The founding partner and chief executive officer of HIT Strategies Terrance Woodbury joins BNC’s “AMplified with Aisha Mills” to discuss why Democrats are having such a hard time communicating their policies to us.

BNC News Interview with Terrance Woodbury: 2021 NY/Atlanta Mayoral and Virginia Gubernatorial Races

October 19, 2021

HIT Strategies CEO and partner Terrance Woodbury spoke with BNC News anchor Laverne McGee on BNC Live about the upcoming New York and Atlanta mayoral races, as well as the gubernatorial race in Virginia.

How Will Trump’s Acquittal Weigh on Young Voters?

February 14, 2021

HIT Strategies partner Terrance Woodbury appeared on MSNBC's American Voices with Alicia Menendez on February 14th, 2021.

Biden leads Trump in 2020 with seniors, white women expert says

October 24, 2020

HIT Strategies partner Terrance Woodbury appeared on MSNBC's AMJOY

Trump outreach to Black male voters, link to Ice Cube questioned

October 17, 2020

HIT Strategies partner Terrance Woodbury appeared on MSNBC's AMJOY on October 17th, 2020.

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