Candidate & Campaign Training

Description

Candidates who have announced they are seeking an elected office and individuals who are considering running in an election and would like to learn about what it takes to get elected and what it’s like to serve in public office are encouraged to attend. Attendees will learn:

• Seven strengths and skills important for successful campaigns.
• How to concisely articulate reasons for running
• How to plan and budget for a race
• What research is helpful for a campaign and how to get it done
• The need to leverage social media
• How to raise money and what rules are in place governing what you can collect and how you can collect it
• How to ensure you have sufficient time and opportunity to make contact with voters
• How to get the vote out on election day