Political Campaign Tips and Strategies

How to Prepare Before Running for Office: A 12-Month Timeline
Running for office is a big decision—and announcing your campaign is only one part of the process. Long before you make anything official, there’s important groundwork to lay if you want to run a strong, organized campaign. This early phase, often... Read More

Are You Ready for a Political Campaign? Take the Survey and Find Out!
We’re excited to introduce our latest tool: “Ready to Run for Office? Self-Assessment Survey.” This tool is for aspiring politicians and campaign trailblazers. It’s here to help you assess if you are ready to launch and run a... Read More

2025: Running for Office as an Online Candidate – The Book
Running for Office as an Online Candidate: Web Strategies for Local Campaigns, is available in both paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com. The book is packed with tips, tricks, and useful strategies for political candidates and organizations. Running for... Read More

Maximize Your Funds: Must-Know Political Fundraising FAQs
The pursuit of public office is often tied greatly to the pursuit of raising money. If you are a political candidate today, you’ll need to raise money to mount an effective campaign. And if you’re new to the process, you’ll want to... Read More

What Are The Basic Requirements To Run For Public Office?
Local government is the fundamental building block of our government structure. Local officials and agencies are in the best position to understand the needs of the constituents they serve, and actively work to solve their problems by improving... Read More

Pros and Cons of Running a Slate of Candidates Online
A slate website is a way of promoting multiple candidates running for a multi-seat election. The candidates are typically from the same party or align together on major campaign issues. In essence, they become a ‘slate’ of candidates,... Read More

How Voter Questions Can Help Shape Your Campaign
Polls and surveys can give you an idea of how your electorate feels about various issues. But the problem with this method is that you are framing the discussion by asking specific questions. What if you are completely missing the important issues... Read More

A List of Our Best Election Slogans
A good slogan enhances visibility and resonance with your electorate. Below is a list of election slogans for political candidates and campaigns. These focus on the theme of electing or voting for a specific candidate. These can be used for local,... Read More

What To Know Before You Accept Political Donations Online
With the decrease in expenses and technical barriers, it’s possible today for almost any political candidate to raise money online. However, it takes a bit of planning to properly set up your donation infrastructure. And if you wait to begin the... Read More

Political Campaign Tip: Use A Consistent Ballot Name
What’s in a name? If you are running for office, it should be consistency. For example, if you are appearing on the ballot as “John Quincy Smith,” don’t promote yourself as “John Smith” or “John Q. Smith.” Your political... Read More