Political Campaign Tips and Strategies

Speak Like a Voter, Win Like a Candidate
Are you watching your language? I'm talking about the language of your campaign as you reach out to voters. In your advertising, speeches, and one-to-one interactions, are you conversing with or talking down to your audience? How do you talk down to an audience? By...

Creating a Political Campaign Timeline
If you've ever run for local office, then you know that the stakes are high, no matter the position. And the competition can be as tough as any state or federal race. Planning out a timeline for your political campaign is an important step in winning. Knowing when to...

Will Your Social Media Past Hurt Your Political Future?
More and more candidates running for office today are dealing with the issue of social networking activities coming back to haunt them. Will it hurt you, too?

The Candidate Statement: Communicating Your Vision to Voters
Who are you to voters? At the start of an election campaign, political candidates outline their positions on various issues. These are called candidate statements, and they are used to help voters make informed choices. In this article, we will explore what a...

How to Build a Winning Political Campaign Team
Putting together an effective political campaign team is one of the most important steps a candidate can take. It doesn’t matter if you’re running for city council or Congress—no one runs a successful campaign alone. A proper political campaign structure allows for...

Tips for Writing Your Political Candidate Biography
Every campaign website should include a candidate bio, where you add a personal touch and help voters understand who you are why you are running for office.

Choosing the Best Political Campaign Handle
Here’s a quick tip for candidates who are starting their online campaigns: Pick a name that’s going to last! For your website and social media profiles, you should choose a single name for consistency. The question is whether you should include the name of the office you are seeking.

What To Know About Starting A Political Campaign
Starting a political campaign, be it for federal, state, or local office, requires a strategic roadmap. It begins by identifying your core values, the unique needs of your constituency, and a clear plan for addressing those needs. You need to assess your personal...

10 Facts About Digital Political Campaigning To Keep You Up at Night
There are ten things that you might not know that can ruin your online political campaign. Be safe, be careful, and don’t let these things happen to you!

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