1. Candidate Recruitment & Support Workshop Presented by Laura Palmer Co-Chair, State Executive Committee Green Party of Texas

2. Green Screen Process Candidate reads the platform & completes the online survey SC & membership review survey & continue screening with interview, as appropriate Party may invite the candidate to speak or receive an endorsement, as appropriate

3. Green Screen Survey

4. Occupying the Ballot vs. Active Candidacy Even if GPTX candidates do not intend to run an active campaign, they are still expected to respond to media & party inquiries so that GPTX can maintain credible electoral offerings.

5. Party Support Mechanisms Call for Candidate Support Committee to implement: – Candidate Guide – Candidate Liaison – Media Kit

6. Candidate Guide Info Should Include Campaign minimums: – Campaign Manager – Treasurer Filing & Reporting Requirements: – Position requirements (Secretary of State or County Clerk) – Initial filing info – Deadlines – Campaign finance filing needs Forum & Outreach Opportunities (w/contact info if possible): – League of Women Voters

7. Party Support Mechanisms Candidate liaison to handle coordination of resources – Media & membership lists – Requests for volunteers – Possible graphic design help

8. Party Support Mechanisms Workshop to provide Media Kit: – Help draft bio/candidate info – Headshot – Webpage – Stump video

9. Discussion Question How can GPTX improve candidate recruitment & support?