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You Could Run for State Legislature!
A record number of first-time candidates are running for state house or state senate. And our state capitols need them!
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You Could Run for City Council!
Want to make a real difference by running for office? Then run for city council. Here's how.
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Reality vs Expectations When Running for Office
First-time candidates think they know what it will be like running for office, but they're probably mistaken.
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5 Fundraising Mistakes I Made (So You Don't Have To)
First-time candidates running for office struggle with fundraising. Don't make these mistakes.
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The Next Big Thing in Political Campaigning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our culture fast, including how first-time candidates campaign for office.
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Campaigning in the Insurrection Age
January 6, 2021 changed American politics. First time candidates wondering how to run for political office need to understand this.
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Run for Office (in the 2024 Elections)
Making the decision to run for office is critical. First time candidates for political office need to begin by asking themselves these 5 que
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4 Unexpected Obstacles First-Time Candidates Face
Very few first-time candidates are prepared for the emotional toll of campaigning. When you consider how to run for political office, you’ve
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How Covid-19 Changed Political Campaigns Forever
The pandemic made digital organizing essential. First time candidates wondering how to run for political office need to understand the basic
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The Best Advice I Could Give a Candidate
First-time candidates running for political office will feel all kinds of pressure, not the least of which is to compromise who they really
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The Worst Advice I Could Give a Candidate
If you're a first-time candidate wondering how to run for political office, the absolute worst advice I could give you is don't trust anyone
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First-Time Candidates Are Freaking Out about Fundraising (with good reason)
First time candidates wondering how to run for political office need to know the basics of political fundraising.
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The Top 3 Reasons Why First-Time Candidates Win
First time candidates find it hard to win their political campaigns. If you’re wondering how to run for political office, this will help.
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The Top 3 Reasons Why First-Time Candidates Lose
Sadly, most first time candidates for political office lose. If you’re wondering how to run for political office, read this.
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This Is Why Social Media Can Make or Break Your Campaign (for first-time candidates)
First time candidates wondering how to run for political office need to understand the basics of how to use social media for their campaign.
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The Issues That Will Make You Connect with Voters
First time candidates wondering how to run for political office need to understand which issues to campaign on.
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Volunteers Will Make You Successful (as a first-time candidate)
First time candidates wondering how to run for political office need to understand the importance of volunteers to the success of their camp
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This Is Why You Need a Powerful Stump Speech (for beginners)
First time candidates wondering how to run for political office need to be able to clearly and compellingly tell their story of why they are
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