Tag: local politics


The Toughest Job for Any Political Candidate

The hardest thing about running for office is asking for money. Unless you are independently wealthy or have generous benefactor, you will need outside financial sources to get your political campaign off the ground. The cost of election campaigns is... Read More

What Office To Run For

What Are The Easiest Political Offices To Run For?

Running for any political position is a challenge, but some are easier than others. You may not have much political experience or have an unconventional background. But if you know your community, just your local experiences will be advantageous. You... Read More

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Preparing for Candidate Debates

Some campaigns will have debates or forums as an opportunity for candidates to present themselves and their platforms to the public. The rules and formats of these debates vary and are agreed upon by the candidates and moderators ahead of time. Here... Read More

Micro-targeting for Local Political Campaigns

Most political campaigns today research and segment voters for specific messaging. It’s called micro targeting, and the methods can be applied even to the smallest local campaign. Micro targeting is performed by extracting specific data sets for... Read More

Why Local Political Candidates Need Thick Skins

The more public the figure, the bigger the target for attack. And if you are a candidate running for office, then, like it or not, you are considered a public figure. This means that legally, a candidate can do little against unflattering letters to... Read More