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About George Hornedo

George Hornedo is an attorney, political strategist, and former congressional candidate from Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the founder and president of Hornedo Strategies, an advisory practice working at the intersection of politics, public policy, communications, and institutional change.

In 2026, George was a candidate for Congress in Indiana’s 7th Congressional District, mounting a grassroots challenge to an eighteen-year incumbent. The campaign focused on government effectiveness, accountability, and the future of public institutions—building a broad coalition of supporters across Indianapolis and generating national media attention.

Prior to launching his congressional campaign, George served in a variety of legal, political, and public affairs roles at the local, state, and national levels. Most recently, he was a Public Affairs Attorney at Ice Miller LLP, where he advised corporate, municipal, and nonprofit clients on government affairs, public policy, communications, and strategic engagement.

George’s political experience includes serving as National Delegate Director and National Deputy Political Director for Pete for America during the 2020 presidential campaign, where he led delegate operations and ballot access efforts across the country. He previously served as Regional Delegate Director for Hillary for America, Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for the Clinton-Kaine Transition Project, Senior Policy Advisor at Let America Vote, Mayoral Outreach and Engagement Consultant for the Obama Foundation, and Regional Voter Protection Director for the Texas Democratic Coordinated Campaign.

George began his career in the Obama-Biden Administration, serving as a communications aide at the U.S. Department of Justice under Attorneys General Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch.

He earned a B.A. in Government from Cornell University, an Ed.M. in Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School.

FUN FACT:

George is a two-time National Spelling Bee finalist and appeared in the feature film Akeelah and the Bee.

About George A. Hornedo

Government Advising

Successful government affairs work requires more than lobbying. It requires understanding how policy, politics, communications, and institutions interact as well as developing strategies that align all four.

Hornedo Strategies helps organizations navigate complex public-sector environments, engage stakeholders effectively, and move priorities forward. Whether pursuing federal funding opportunities, navigating state and local government processes, building coalitions, or developing long-term public affairs strategies, clients receive senior-level strategic counsel grounded in real political and government experience.

George’s experience spans federal, state, and local government, national political campaigns, public affairs, communications, and legal practice. That perspective helps clients understand not only how decisions are made, but why they are made and how to position themselves accordingly.

Helping organizations navigate government, secure resources, and move priorities forward.

Appropriations

Federal, State, & Local Advocacy

Grant Writing & Project Management

Policy &
Regulatory Analysis

Political Intelligence & Engagement

Political Giving & PAC Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement & Coalition Building

Strategic Partnerships

Politcal Strategy

Political Strategy

Politics is ultimately about people, trust, and execution.

George has worked on presidential campaigns, transition efforts, voter protection programs, congressional races, and most recently as a candidate for Congress himself. Having operated as both an advisor and a candidate, he understands political strategy from multiple perspectives.

Hornedo Strategies advises candidates, elected officials, advocacy organizations, and civic leaders seeking to build influence, communicate effectively, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Whether developing a message, building coalitions, engaging stakeholders, raising resources, or navigating complex political environments, the focus remains the same: helping leaders communicate clearly, build durable relationships, and execute effectively.