About Elevated Impact: Political Consultants in Bismarck, ND
WHO WE ARE
Scott McCarthy
Co-Founder & President | Campaigns & Strategy
Scott McCarthy is co-founder and President of Elevated Impact. In the 2025 legislative session, he served as communications lead for both the North Dakota House Republican Caucus and the North Dakota Senate Republican Caucus. He worked with leadership in both chambers on session updates, bill and amendment summaries, rapid response, and coordinated House and Senate messaging.
Scott knows campaigns from both sides of the table. He ran for the North Dakota House in District 8 in 2022. Today he advises legislative campaigns across the state, from Williston to Mandan to southwest North Dakota, on precinct-level voter targeting, slate messaging, advertising, and get-out-the-vote programs.
Before politics, Scott started as a software developer in western North Dakota. He then spent about two decades leading software development teams internationally on technology projects in finance, retail, and health care. That background shows up in the tools he builds for clients, including a legislative data platform that tracks North Dakota bills, roll call votes, and legislator voting records.
Scott is a University of North Dakota graduate. He has been quoted in The Globe and Mail on how North Dakotans view the trade dispute with Canada. He has served on the Capital City Young Guns board and is active with Bismarck Ducks Unlimited.
Samantha Henke
Co-Founder | Communications & Design
As the former Executive Director of the North Dakota Republican Party, Samantha brings over a decade of experience in political communications, public relations, and digital strategy. Her background is rooted in legislative campaigns and grassroots advocacy. She has helped shape messaging for state lawmakers, coordinated public education campaigns, and managed online reputations during high-profile policy debates.
As a co-founder of Elevated Impact, Samantha leads the firm’s communications strategy, content development, and coalition engagement. She also has hands-on experience in web development and design, allowing her to blend visual presentation with persuasive messaging to deliver high-impact digital products.
