Political Campaign Tips and Strategies

So You Want To Run For State Legislature? Here’s How To Get Started
Running for state legislature is not easy for political newcomers. There are many steps to take before you can start a campaign. You need to build support, raise funds, and gain endorsements before you even think about stepping into the political arena. State...

A List of Our Best Mayor Campaign Slogans
As a candidate running for town or city mayor, you'll want to make an impression on voters. A great political campaign slogan can help to accomplish this. They give voters a reason to remember your name rather than your opponents'. Your mayoral election slogan will be...

State Election and Voting Information Links
Below is a list of the election information pages for all fifty states, including the District of Columbia. You’ll find links to state filing information, candidate lists, campaign finance information and more.

Winning Local Elections Is About Getting Voters To Take Action
Many voters do not follow local politics. Often, they don’t even know when local elections occur. But many would support you as a candidate if they knew more about you and the issues you stand for.

Political Cybersquatting And Your Campaign
Domain squatting or cybersquatting is the term used for someone who registers a domain that infringes on another’s intellectual property or trademark. Some squatters attempt to sell names back to rightful owners for a profit, while others use the names to deceive. Political domain name squatting has grown in prevalence and can even effect local candidates.

A List of Our Best City Council Campaign Slogans
As a candidate running for town or city council, you’ll want to stand out from your opponents. Great campaign slogans helps keep candidates in the minds of voters. It’s often the first thing voters hear about someone, and often what they remember most. As city council...

Handling Negative Posts About Your Campaign
Local politics can be vicious, especially on the web. Nasty things are often posted on site comments, blog posts, etc. Anonymous posts on local newspaper websites can be the worst. The temptation exists to do something about it.

So You Want To Run For Judge? Here’s How To Get Started
Judges in the U.S. make important decisions every day that can affect the lives of all citizens. If you're going to run for judge, you will need to know what is needed to campaign for the office. Here are some ideas of what to expect and how to prepare if you're...

When Your Web Designer Disappears Mid-Campaign
Nothing is more frustrating and potentially damaging to a website owner than to be unable to reach their web designer. Maybe they’re sick, maybe they’re busy – or maybe they’ve gone out of business and didn’t bother to tell their clients! When you’ve been in the web business long enough, you’ll hear some strange tales.

Dos and Don’ts for Political Campaigns in 2023
To run a successful political campaign, being online isn't an option. No matter the position being sought, digital campaigning is now firmly part of the political process. Fortunately, reaching voters through the web can be done through a variety of methods. Here are...