They say it’s hard to beat an incumbent and there’s plenty of data to back that up. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible if you’re challenging someone for their
Raising money is the crux of any political campaign, but most candidates dread the thought of asking for money. Many candidates think they need to hold a fundraising event.
The candidate who wins an election isn’t always the candidate with the most money, most endorsements, or most volunteers. The winning candidate is quite often the person who has
As a candidate for elected office, unless you are independently wealthy and self-funding your campaign, you need to raise money. Signs, mailers, phone calls, polls, Facebook ads, you name
Are you thinking you need to hire a professional political consultant to run your campaign? If so, then you need to be slow and methodical about it. There’s five key
Why do so many candidates for public office lose elections? In my professional experience, there are typically ten main reasons why candidates fail to win the office they are
Chasing Vote By Mail ballots wins elections. Running a good chase program is like GOTV (Get Out The Vote) every day of the month running up and through Election
If you’re running for elected office, you’re going to need to write and send press releases. The concept sounds more daunting than it actually is, so don’t get intimidated.
As a candidate for elected office you’re going to be giving plenty of speeches, so you’ll need to have your stump speech down pat. Strong public speaking conveys confidence
Understanding the propensity of any given voter is essential for a winning campaign. It can make the difference between a victory or a defeat. First off, let’s get a firm understanding
We hear and see everywhere about all of the things that divide the American people. But there’s one thing Americans agree on. It’s mobile phones. Data compiled by Pew
There are two things I tell candidates they need to start doing once they decide to run for office: raise money and collect endorsements. Fundraising is the more important
Political candidates love to spend money on their campaigns. They just hate the process of raising it. Many candidates feel uncomfortable asking for money and feel sleazy when doing
It won’t surprise anyone that lies and politics often go together like peanut butter and jelly, franks and beans, baseball and apple pie, or any other simile of
The newest American holiday – Juneteenth – is on Monday, June 19th. Events celebrating and commemorating it will take place the preceding weekend. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in
“Study history, study history. In history lie all the aspects of statecraft.” — Winston Churchill to an American student, May 1953 Candidates need to learn not only the political
As a candidate for elected office it’s a good idea to know both the strengths and the vulnerabilities of not only your opponents, but also of yourself as a
If you’re serious about being a highly successful political candidate, and by extension an effective public official who continues to get elected, you need to always stay a few
This is an article I never thought I’d have to write, but it seems too many candidates just won’t give voters a break during the holidays. So I’m going
