Political Campaign Tips and Strategies

Dealing With The Local Media When Running for Office

The media, including newspapers, radio and television can be a great asset or a great big pain when running for local office. Often the only source of information local voters get about a candidate comes from the local media. Therefore, it’s important to set your media goals early and learn to make the media your friend.

Tips for Creating a Great Campaign Brochure

When putting together your campaign brochures, you want to put your best foot forward. In some cases, your brochure may be the first, last, and only time you will reach a voter. Here are some tips to creating a great election brochure!

WordPress Political Website Templates

Online Candidate offers political campaign website templates. These political website templates are designed for campaigns who need sharp-looking website design at a great price.

Get the Most From Your Campaign Yard Signs

Campaign yard signs are typically the first form of advertisement voters see. Having a successful sign placement strategy is vital to make sure the money spent has a substantial impact on the voters.

Local Campaign Letters to the Editor

When it comes down to it, letters to the local newspaper editor is a form of campaign advertising. Of course, the letters are the opinions of the writers, but they typically represent honest views and bring up points or subject matter not covered in the usual campaign ads.

DIY Homemade Political Yard Signs

Homemade political signs can be useful for small to medium-sized campaigns. They are often used to supplement tradition printed yard signs.

Campaign Advertising in the Local Paper

Because local newspapers have a limited area of distribution, they can be an effective way to reach local voters.

Never Turn Down a Campaign Volunteer

Political campaigns can attract all types of people, and you never know what somebody can bring to the table. If someone volunteers to help, never turn them down. If the person wants to do something that isn't something you planned to do, try to get them to do...

3 Online Strategies For Your Campaign’s Final Stretch

As Election Day grows near, reaching out to voters becomes more and more critical. There are the obvious ways of contacting them, such as through mailers and get-out-the-vote calling. Here are three ways to use your online resources to help get your campaign through that final stretch.

Your Last Fund Raising Appeal – Make that Final Push!

As voting day nears, don't become complacent! Make that final push for a campaign contribution. The key at this point in time is to make your last fundraising appeal specific, and make let the donors know that the money will be used for a specific goal that is...