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 behind the scenes,...

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 successful political campaign. This...

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 Office as an...

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 get up to speed quickly and not wait...

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 infrastructure,...

Pros and Cons of Running a Slate of Candidates Online
A multiple-candidate website is a way of promoting multiple candidates running on the same platform all in one place. The candidates are usually all from the same party or all side together on a major campaign issue. In essence, they become a ‘slate’ of candidates, hoping to win an election together.

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 or asking the wrong...

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, state, and federal...

What To Know Before You Accept Political Donations Online
As costs and technical barriers have dropped, political campaigns of all sizes are now raising money on the web. Today, even local candidates can easily set up an online donation page.

Political Campaign Tip: Use A Consistent Ballot Name
When selecting a name to use on the ballot, go with the name that people know best. A consistent ballot name helps build name brand identification, avoid voter confusion, and in the case of write-in ballots, voters are more likely to use the correct version of your name.