Den of the Cyphered Wolf

Monday, October 30, 2017

Break In Case of Campaign

So the word on the street is that one of the more interesting aspects of The Womens' Convention over the weekend were the workshops regarding running for political office.  And that got me thinking STRICTLY HYPOTHETICALLY (yeah I can barely manage my own life if that thank you very much) STRICTLY as a thought exercise with my limited knowledge how would I run a campaign for local office... maybe... possibly... potentially in 2 decades.

Here goes

Decide on Which Office To Seek
Research Laws and Rules
Research Election Landscape
  • How many people vote in these elections?
  • How do they vote?
  • What issues are most cared about? 
  • Who has previously held the office?
  • Poll

Get Signatures/Petition/Register
Set Up Campaign Finances
  • Research Law
  • Open Bank Accounts
  • Set Up Accountability Standards/Bookkeeping
  • Set Up Committee
  • Solicit Donations
  • Obtain Loans/Credit
Set Up Campaign Structure
  • Finance Accountability
  • Phone Banks
  • Canvassers
  • Transportation & Food
  • Political Maps & Resource Allocation
  • Event Setup
  • Messaging
  • Speech Writing
  • Media Interaction
  • Talking Points
  • Spokespeople
  • Marketing and Advertising

Set Up Campaign Calender With Events
  • Debates
  • Marketing Meetings
  • Fund-raising Events
  • Community Events
  • Speeches/Rallies
  • Senior Centers
  • Recreation Centers
  • Parks
  • Community Events
  • Churches
  • Press Interviews
  • Blogs/Websites
  • Radio
  • Newspapers
  • Television
Set Up Web Site
Design and Buy Ads
Set Up Social Media Accounts
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Meet with Establishment Leaders/Seek Endorsements
  • Other Politicians
  • Retired Politicians
  • Labor
  • Clergy
  • Hospitals
  • Business Leaders
  • K-12 Education/Teachers
  • Public Saftey Officials
  • Universities and Colleges
  • Individual Activists and Thought Leaders
  • Other Lobbying and Advocacy Groups
  • Feminist Groups
  • Transparency Groups
  • Civil Rights Groups
  • LGBT Groups
  • Environmentalist Organizations
  • Transportation Groups
  • Health Organizations

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