ALABAMA IN ACTION: AUSTIN SMITH 2026

Austin Smith entered the race as a Montgomery-made, Alabama A&M University HBCU-educated candidate with an engineering mindset, bringing precision, problem solving, and structure to public service. KJM led the initial branding and communications strategy, translating his technical background and deep community roots into a clear and credible campaign identity. From foundational messaging to visual brand development, we positioned Austin as a solutions driven leader who understands both data and people. His branding reflected his commitment to Alabama communities and analytical approach to governance, creating a campaign narrative that felt authentic, disciplined, and forward focused while establishing early voter trust and long term visibility across the state.