Oren Shur

Oren Shur is a Partner at SKDK and helps lead the firm’s political and paid media department. For over 20 years, he has served as a media consultant, campaign manager, and communications strategist on some of the most competitive Democratic campaigns and independent expenditures across the country.

Oren takes pride in winning tough races not just in blue states but also in more difficult states for Democrats – like Kansas and Missouri. 

Oren is an ad-maker and media strategist for numerous Democratic elected officials – including Governors Wes Moore (MD), Laura Kelly (KS) and Ned Lamont (CT).  He also produces ads and advises leading advocacy organizations, including Climate Power, The League of Conservation Voters, Future Forward, Center for American Progress, Protect Our Care and Demand Justice. 

In 2020, Oren served as an adviser to the President Biden campaign’s paid media team. In 2016, he was the Director of Paid Media for Hillary Clinton’s campaign, where he oversaw the ad campaign for the primary and general elections.

Prior to joining SKDK, Oren spent over a decade on the campaign trail, holding positions including: IE Director for the Democratic Governors Association, Campaign Manager for Gov. Jay Nixon (MO); Communications Director for Sen. Ben Cardin (MD).

Oren began his career as a campaign aide to legendary former Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (MD) and still proudly considers himself a “BAM’er.” 

Oren graduated summa cum laude from The George Washington University, where he now teaches a course in campaign communications. A native Marylander, he lives with his wife and their twin boys in Takoma Park, MD.