Tag: Canvassing
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How to win a local election by focusing on relevant issues
The 2023 local election cycle is here, and a lot of buzz from the national and statewide races midterms is still around. The media as always is focusing on national issues like healthcare, immigration reform, and gun control – but …
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Campaigning in the digital era
I bet you thought this blog post was going to talk about how effective online campaigning is. This is going in the exact opposite direction. haha. We all wish online campaigning was a silver-bullet that would win your campaign. But …
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GOTV: How to get your voters to the polls
GOTV is short for “get out the vote.” Before an election, campaigns send out volunteers to remind people to get to the polls on Election Day. In today’s age of mail voting, and numerous other ways to vote early GOTV …
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Do You Need to Hire a Campaign Manager to Run for Local Office?
If you’re thinking about running for office, you’ve probably thought to yourself, “Do I need to hire a campaign manager”. After all, you do hear about presidential campaign managers, or see them speaking on news networks. But in MOST cases, …
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How to win local and state elections (Tips from Someone Who Did It): A guest blog by former city councilman, and state representative Steve Sandstrom
I will get right down to some of the practices that got me elected to 3 terms in the City Council, then helped me defeat a 5 term incumbent in the Utah State Legislature. City Council: To successfully win a …
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5 Essentials you need to launch your political campaign
Launching a political campaign is an intimidating task. There are so many things to do and so many laws to follow, but it’s not impossible to win if you set up these essentials first. #1 Define your campaign (What are …
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5 tips to prepare for your Debate
Whether you’re a seasoned candidate or this is your first time running. Most everyone dreads debating their opponent. Every level of candidate is nervous about them, and try to prepare their best. President Biden spent over $12,000 for debate preps …
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How Important Are Yard Signs in Your Local Election?
Do I need yard signs is probably one of the first questions new candidates ask themselves. The answer is a resounding YES! Are they the most important factor in winning your election–no, but they are essential in a winning campaign. …
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3 secret weapons to winning your local election
My name is Jesse Sandstrom. I have been working on political campaigns my whole life. Since I have started Vottiv our clients include: mayors, city council members, school board members, state legislators, U.S. Senators, and more. As you might imagine, …
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How a state legislative campaign tracked which supporters had not yet voted and got them to the polls, and won their campaign.
In a mid-term primary state legislative campaign one of the biggest concerns is voter turn-out. Most voters do not engage much in these races, and when you’re in a tough primary challenge getting out your core supporters is essential. The …