Getting Into PoliticsBy Martha Buhner and LindaDunn

Get InvolvedService oriented

groups Kiwanis, Rotary, etc.

Political groupsLocal PTAsCoach sportsHelp others with

their campaign

LearnThe demographics of

their communityAgeOccupationIncome levelsNeighborhood

differences

Learn Attend local political

committee meetings to determine:

Important issuesPolitical positions

availableBudget

What Candidates should know before they runPosition they want

to holdParty of choice, if

anyMake sure all forms

are submittedBe comfortable with

their choices because it is the base of their political career

Raising MoneyFind a professional

political campaign manager

Determine who to solicit funds from

Continually press for funds through fundraisers, meetings, and phone calls

OrganizeHave 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.orgwww.campaignline.c

om www.politicaljunkie.

comwww.electionline.orgwww.eac.gov www.fairvote.orgwww.lwv.org www.politico.com