Use these materials from the three-part LWVSA Running for Local Office workshop to learn all you need to know to become a candidate and to successfully launch and manage your campaign.
Running for Local Office: Part 1
Running for Local Office 101 Presentation Slides (pdf)
Running for Local Office 101 Handout (pdf)
- qualifications
- choosing a treasurer
- filing options
- critical dates
- forms
Running for Local Office: Part 2
Running for Local Office 201 Handout (pdf)
- ethics
- calendaring
- budget
- staffing
- financing & planning the "ask"
- best practices
- finding a mentor
Running for Local Office: Part 3
Running for Local Office 301 Handout (pdf)
- media relations
- public speaking
- campaign literature
- endorsements
- training and managing staff & volunteers
- best practices & special notes
