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Dive into the realm of politics with guidance from Martha Buhner and Linda Dunn. This comprehensive guide explores how to get involved in service-oriented groups like Kiwanis and Rotary, as well as local political committees and PTAs. Learn about community demographics, fundraising strategies, and the vital steps to take before running for office. Embrace effective campaigning techniques, from organizing events to voter outreach. Equip yourself with essential resources and strategies to make a significant impact on your political journey.
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Getting Into Politics 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
ELECTIONVoters 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
Political information web sites: www.vote-smart.org • www.campaignline.com • www.politicaljunkie.com • www.electionline.org • www.eac.gov • www.fairvote.org • www.lwv.org • www.politico.com