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Phone Banking Is Important for Your Campaign

Phone Banking Is Important for Your Campaign

Posted on September 14, 2022September 15, 2022Author EditorPosted in Campaigning, Planning

Without a doubt, the most successful political campaigns are the ones that reach the most voters. There are many ways your campaign can reach voters, including social media posts, writing op-eds for your local newspaper, blog posts, or door-knocking. But perhaps that best way to reach the greatest number of voters with a personal touch…

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Attending Events Is Part of Running for Office

Attending Events Is Part of Running for Office

Posted on August 24, 2022August 24, 2022Author EditorPosted in Campaigning, Planning

Attending events is part of running for office. When possible, you should go to events organized by others, in the spirit of meeting people where they are. Sometimes, this could be something as low-key as a meeting in a neighbor’s living room.

Fundraising 101

Fundraising 101

Posted on August 17, 2022August 16, 2022Author EditorPosted in Fundraising, Planning

Fundraising is among the most important factors for the success of a political campaign. Here are tips on how to do it right.

How Much Do I Need to Raise for My Campaign?

How Much Do I Need to Raise for My Campaign?

Posted on July 20, 2022July 23, 2022Author EditorPosted in Fundraising, Planning

How much money you will want to run a campaign for local office will probably be one of two possibilities: “as much as you can raise,” or “more than that.” The correct answer however, regardless of your race is always the same – you need enough to win.

Running for Office? Then Time to Think About Fundraising

Running for Office? Then Time to Think About Fundraising

Posted on July 6, 2022July 2, 2022Author EditorPosted in Fundraising, Planning

Fundraising groundwork should begin well before you file any official paperwork for your campaign.

I’m Not a Politician – Could I Actually Win a Local Election?

I’m Not a Politician – Could I Actually Win a Local Election?

Posted on June 23, 2022June 25, 2022Author EditorPosted in Campaigning, Planning

Regular, ordinary, everyday people from outside politics can run for office, and win. They often make some of the best candidates.

Endorsements Are an Important Element of Your Campaign

Endorsements Are an Important Element of Your Campaign

Posted on June 13, 2022June 25, 2022Author EditorPosted in Campaigning, Planning

You should seek endorsements because an endorsement is an identified source for support. And if you’re running for office – you need support!

Don’t Let Signatures Keep You Off the Ballot

Don’t Let Signatures Keep You Off the Ballot

Posted on December 10, 2021Author EditorPosted in Campaigning, Planning

Collecting signatures sounds like an easy task, but failing to do it correctly can kill your campaign before it starts.

The Plan You Need to Win an Election – 4 Steps Before Campaigning

The Plan You Need to Win an Election – 4 Steps Before Campaigning

Posted on September 6, 2021November 6, 2021Author EditorPosted in Planning

As you prepare to make a decision about running for office, the most important planning you should do actually takes place before you announce it. Make sure you go through these steps to devise a plan to win an election. Good planning is important to running for office. In 2019, a well-funded presidential candidate failed…

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How to Run for City Council

How to Run for City Council

Posted on September 6, 2021June 25, 2022Author EditorPosted in Campaigning, Planning

Your city council is the local legislature that handles things that affect your community most directly. Learn everything you need to know on How to Run for City Council. There’s no way the people who are in office could make worse decisions, is there? You could do better if you were there instead. Well, at…

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  • Volunteers Are Critical to Your Success as a Candidate
  • Door Knocking: A Lost Art or Vitally Important to Your Success?
  • Attending Events Is Part of Running for Office
  • Fundraising 101

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