Political Campaign

Early Voting in 2020: What Do Campaigns Need to Know?

Sep 24, 2020 by Ben Holse

Answering Your FAQs about Early Voting in 2020

Due to the ongoing pandemic, we’ve seen a lot of talk recently about early voting in 2020. But early and absentee voting can be very, very different depending on where you live. While there are states that continue to limit absentee voting, early voting, or both, the trend across the country in recent years has been to make it easier for voters to cast a ballot. For instance, some states like New York and Michigan opened up access to early and absentee voting for the 2020 election cycle pre-COVID-19.

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Third-Party Candidates and Kanye | What Campaigns Can Learn from Kanye

Sep 23, 2020 by Joe Fuld

What To Do When Third-Party Candidates are in Your Race

With a lot of talk about third-party candidates lately, you may be wondering if they can really affect a political race. Well, whether it’s bringing specific issues to the forefront of the race, syphoning off votes from a major party candidate, or even winning the race themselves, third-party candidates can have real impact. What happens when a third-party candidate runs against you?

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Common Mistakes that Local Candidates Make

Sep 21, 2020 by Ben Holse

Common Mistakes that Local Candidates Make

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How to Grow Your Email List for a Political Campaign

Sep 14, 2020 by Shelley Rees

Grow Your Email List if You Want to Win

If you’re running for office, you need to grow your email list, no matter how small the race. Building your list will take a long time, so it’s important to start as early as possible. If you’ve run for office before, you can start by reengaging your old list. If you’re new to campaigns, you can start with your friends and family, but where do you go from there?

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Opposition Research and Self Research: A Winning Contrast for Your Campaign

Sep 07, 2020 by Joe Fuld

How to Use Opposition Research and Self Research in Your Campaign

Opposition research, or “oppo” for short, is something that every campaign needs to think about even if it as simple as doing a message box exercise or using Google.

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Women Running for Office: A How-To Guide

Sep 03, 2020 by The Campaign Workshop

Challenges and Opportunities for Women Running for Office

Since Donald Trump was elected in 2016, we have seen women running for office at all levels of government at an unprecedented rate—and winning. We’ve written ultimate guides for running for office in the past, but running for office as a woman comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities.

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How to Find a Political Campaign Job

Aug 03, 2020 by Claire Regan

Five Quick Tips for Landing Your Next Political Campaign Job

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How to Turn Campaign Endorsements into a Victory at the Polls

Jul 20, 2020 by Shelley Rees

Campaign Endorsements Are Critical to a Win

Campaign endorsements can make or break a race for a candidate. But how do you get them and what do you do with them? Below are tips on how to determine which endorsements to go after and what to do after you get them to get as much mileage as possible out of your campaign endorsements.

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7 Questions with Campaign Manager Keith Rosendahl

Jul 15, 2020 by Mariana Boully Perez and Hope Rohrbach

Being A Campaign Manager in the Time of COVID-19

Keith Rosendahl is the past campaign manager for Henry Cuellar for re-election as Congressmen for the 28th Congressional District in Texas. We asked Keith some questions about how COVID-19 has changed the way campaigns run, especially in the lead up to the 2020 election.

1. How has your experience being a campaign manager prepared you for campaigning during a pandemic?

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Political Candidate Assessment: Am I Ready to Run?

Jun 25, 2020 by Joe Fuld

Becoming a Political Candidate Is No Small Undertaking

Before any runner steps up to the starting blocks, there are months and months of preparation done to ensure they are ready. The same goes for a political candidate deciding to run for office. Here’s a self-assessment guide that’s a follow up to our e-book Are You Ready to Run for Office? and can help potential first-time candidates make a thoughtful decision.

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Political Campaign Photography Tips

Jun 22, 2020 by Shelley Rees

Eight Tips for Winning Political Campaign Photography

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Down-Ballot Race Political Campaign Strategies

Jun 04, 2020 by Joe Fuld

Five Tips to Win Your Down-Ballot Race

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