Fulcrum Intel Celebrates David Topping as One of the Nation’s Top Political Professionals Under 40
Fulcrum Intel is thrilled to announce that Co-founder and President David Topping has been named to the prestigious 2026 “40 Under 40” list by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC), recognizing the rising stars shaping the future of political consulting in the United States.
“This year’s honorees bring creativity, discipline, and a forward-looking approach that is helping shape the future of our industry, " said AAPC President Kyle Roberts.
“We’re proud to recognize their achievements and excited for what’s ahead,” added AAPC Vice President Kelly Gibson.
The honorees were celebrated during a special ceremony at the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa in Amelia Island, FL, as part of the 2026 Pollie Awards & Conference held on March 25, 2026. This annual event convenes the nation’s top political consultants, technology leaders, pollsters, and media experts to explore cutting-edge campaign strategies and innovations.
Selection for the 40 Under 40 list is highly competitive and bipartisan—only 20 Democrats and 20 Republicans nationwide are chosen. Recipients are evaluated for their outstanding contributions to political strategy, innovation in campaign work, and demonstrated leadership within the industry.
David joins a distinguished group of peers whose talent and dedication are driving the future of political consulting forward.
View the full list of 2026 40 Under 40 winners here.
About AAPC: Founded in 1969, the AAPC is a bipartisan organization of political and public affairs professionals dedicated to improving democracy. The AAPC has over 2,100 members hailing from all corners of the globe. It is the largest association of political and public affairs professionals in the world. For more information, see www.theaapc.org.
About the 2026 AAPC Pollie Conference: As the premier industry event, the 2026 Pollie Awards & Conference was held in Amelia Island, FL from March 24-26, 2026, and brings the leading political professionals in the world together to network and hear from top technology innovators, pollsters, pundits and service providers. The Conference features cutting-edge programming on key industry trends, designed to empower attendees to leverage the latest techniques in campaign strategy and management. The Conference is widely recognized as the must-attend event for political consultants, media buyers, public affairs specialists, suppliers, industry leaders and journalists. For details, visit www.theaapc.org.
