By Martha Buhner and LindaDunn. Get Involved Service oriented groups Kiwanis, Rotary, etc. Political groups Local PTAs Coach sports Help others with their.

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By Martha Buhner and LindaDunn

Get Involved Service oriented groups Kiwanis, Rotary, etc. Political groups Local PTAs Coach sports Help others with their campaign

Learn The demographics of their community Age Occupation Income levels Neighborhood differences

Learn Attend local political committee meetings to determine: Important issues Political positions available Budget

What Candidates should know before they run Position they want to hold Party of choice, if any Make sure all forms are submitted Be comfortable with their choices because it is the base of their political career

Raising Money Find a professional political campaign manager Determine who to solicit funds from Continually press for funds through fundraisers, meetings, and phone calls

Organize Have a succinct answer why they are running for a position Create a theme with priority issues and position statements Meet with media, press conferences Brochures/bumper stickers Plan community events Continually reassess political standing

CAMPAIGN Attend community meetings Canvas neighborhoods personally, and by volunteers Arrange short speech opportunities Know opponents various stands on issues

ELECTION Voters are top priority Election Day Get them to polls by: Personally phoning, and getting volunteers to phone voters Get volunteers to transport anyone in need Have volunteers at the polls

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