Alexander Pantinakis is a Republican political strategist based in Northeast Florida, with a track record of helping candidates and organizations win at the federal, state, and local levels. He is the founder of On Target Messaging, a political consulting and government affairs firm focused on strategy, coalition-building, and results.
Pantinakis serves as Political Director for the Republican Party of Florida, where he led statewide political strategy, turnout operations, and campaign coordination during the 2024 election cycle in support of President Donald Trump—working across federal, state, and local races in one of the nation’s most complex and closely watched political environments.
Pantinakis has held a range of statewide and local leadership roles, including serving as Duval County’s Republican State Committeeman, becoming the youngest person in Florida history to hold the position to date. His work with the Republican Party and the conservative movement spans more than a decade and includes leadership focused on party building, candidate recruitment, and message development.
Pantinakis has been recognized for his leadership and impact in Florida politics, including being named to Influence Magazine’s “30 Under 30 in Florida Politics,” Jacksonville Bold’s “Top 10 People to Watch in Jacksonville Politics,” and as a member of Leadership Jacksonville’s Class of 2022. He has also served in a variety of appointed and advisory roles at the local level, including as a mayoral appointee to the Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees and as a task force member for the 50th Anniversary of Jacksonville’s Consolidation.
Alexander lives in Northeast Florida with his wife, Lindsay, and their daughter, Amelia.
Effective government affairs starts with a clear understanding of how policy, politics, and process intersect. Success depends on timing, relationships, and strategy – knowing when to engage, who to engage, and how to advance priorities in an environment where decisions are rarely made in isolation.
Grounded in deep experience across Florida’s state and local governments, this approach helps organizations navigate legislative, regulatory, and municipal landscapes with confidence. From issue advocacy to long-term relationship building, efforts are focused on aligning policy goals with political realities to achieve durable, meaningful results, including strategic counsel, stakeholder engagement, and legislative and local government advocacy.