Assignment One: District Research

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Assignment One: District Research Campaign Plan Assignment One: District Research

Campaign Plan Votes Needed to Win Calculations: 3rd Congressional District (Mass) Number of Registered Voters in District: Turnout in Similar Elections: Votes Needed to Win: Expected Turnout x .50 + 1 = Margin of Victory: Expected Turnout X (.50 + 1)(1.3) = Voter Universe (VTW):

Campaign Plan Demographics: 3rd Congressional District (Mass) Age Ethnicity: Income: 18-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-55+:

Campaign Plan Demographics: 3rd Congressional District (Mass) Party Affiliation: #/% Primary Languages at Home: Income: Dems: Reps: Greens: United Ind: Other:

Campaign Plan Other Elected Officials: 3rd Congressional District (Mass) Federal Delegation: Congress: Senators: Mayor/Aldermen/Selectmen: District City Councilors/Councilors: At-Large City Councilors: State Senator: Relevant former elected officials: Civic Associations: Local Party Officials/Committees: Neighbor associations:

Campaign Plan Sources of Information: 3rd Congressional District (Mass) Newspapers: Blogs: Government Sources: