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Your campaign button partner for every election cycle.
You want to get your campaign button and your message out. We want to help you! Campaign buttons are a reflection of you and what you stand for. You have a lot going on and you can count on us. You get high quality campaign buttons, made from sustainable materials, with super-fast turnaround times. If you need design or production help our Design Studio is here for you. Let your supporters help spread the message with campaign buttons – it’s like word-of-mouth without even speaking!
One of our clients said, "I stumble, I bumble, I dropped the ball(s) and still come out smelling like a rose. Thank you everyone for making me look like a hero with the client." – Kevin, Campaign Merchandise Buyer.
What Are Campaign Buttons?
Campaign buttons are wearable pins used to promote candidates, ballot initiatives, and causes. They build name recognition, spark conversations, and give supporters an easy way to show their support in every interaction.
At Busy Beaver, every campaign button is made in Chicago with recycled steel and eco-friendly materials, so your political campaign can make an impact without compromising your values.
Looking for more than buttons? Explore our full range of campaign merchandise including stickers, yard signs, palm cards, and more.
12 Ideas for the Best Custom Political Campaign Products
We are not only your trusty campaign button maker, we are your one stop shop. From bumper stickers to emery boards and everything in between, we can get you prepped with all the custom merchandise you need to hit the campaign trail.
Busy Beaver's Founder and President, Christen Carter, created a handy guide to impactful campaign merchandise. Many of the best ideas start with simple campaign buttons and then expand into a full campaign merch program for rallies, canvassing, and fundraising.
Christen breaks down the most cost effective merchandise and reveals tricks of the trade when it comes to must-have campaign products that best rally constituents around a candidate. Read more to get inspired >
Our Campaign Button Capabilities
100% Made in the USA
All custom campaign buttons we make are manufactured at our Chicago headquarters with U.S. steel and materials.
Rush Services
Need campaign buttons fast? 24- and 48-hour rush production options are available upon request.
5 Star Service
Our “Service from a Friend” philosophy means friendly, responsive support on every campaign button order.
Woman-Owned Business
Busy Beaver is a certified WBE, WBENC, and WOSB business.
Green Manufacturing
Campaign buttons made with solar power, recycled steel, and sustainably sourced paper.
Professional Design Support
Turn your campaign message into shareable buttons and campaign merchandise with help from our design studio.
Customer Story: GoodWerk Uses Buttons & Stickers to Reach Voters
GoodWerk is a Chicago-based PAC with a mission of empowering young people in the political process. To reach new voters through person-to-person conversations, they created interactive Action Packs.
Each pack includes colorful campaign buttons, an enamel pin, collectible stickers, party horns, and too-good-to-toss posters – enough to share with friends and community members.
“I'm used to designing things for the web, not physical products,” George mentioned. “So during the whole process I leaned a lot on Busy Beaver for help and advice.” Fun campaign buttons and merch make talking to friends about voting a little bit easier.
See how they combined buttons with other campaign merchandise to reach young voters and boost turnout.
Ten sets of buttons from the Button Museum collection and their role in memorable political debates.
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Buttons: An Iconic Campaign Tradition
Campaign buttons have been a staple in the American campaign season since 1896 because they are an easy way to share a message, show support, and start a dialog.
Political Button History
While the pinback button as we know it has been around since 1896, wearable political buttons have been around since 1789, starting with George Washington's inauguration. Campaign buttons embody a people’s history of American culture and politics and are important historical markers. We are proud to carry on that tradition.Read more >
The History of Protest Buttons
In ever-changing efforts to fight for human rights, animal rights, and social justice, buttons have always been hanging off activists trying to make changes. Campaign and protest buttons help move the needle and gather support. You literally stand behind your beliefs, making them a meaningful conversation starter.Read more >
Ready to design your own campaign button? Start with our button design tools or explore more campaign merch ideas.
Campaign Button FAQ
What size campaign buttons should I choose?
The most popular political campaign button size is 2.25 inches, which is easy to read at a glance and works well on jackets and bags. Smaller sizes are great for subtle support, while larger buttons stand out at rallies and events.
How fast can I get campaign buttons before Election Day?
Many campaign button orders ship on standard turnaround within days, and rush options like 24- and 48-hour production are available for urgent deadlines. Share your in-hand date when you request a quote so our team can recommend the best option.
Do you offer union-printed campaign buttons?
Yes. Union-printed campaign buttons can be arranged upon request. Let us know your union requirements in your quote request and we’ll recommend the best options for your race.
