What You’ll Learn
- How to register your campaign and make your candidacy official
- How to get your name on the ballot
- How to research your key deadlines
Why This is Important
Election rules can change based on what city and state you’re running in, and they’re different for each office; i.e. a mayoral vs. a state legislative race. To set yourself up for success from day one, take this course to learn how these rules might govern your campaign.
Key Resources
- Getting Started Checklist
- Campaign Startup Resources
- Campaign Finance Startup Resources
- Registering Your Campaign Committee Handout
- List of Campaign Staff Roles & Responsibilities
- List of Campaign Consulting Roles
Related Trainings
- Budgeting & Financial Compliance — In addition to getting your name on the ballot, you’ll need to set up your fundraising in compliance with the laws that apply to your campaign
- Building Your Network: Donors, Volunteers, & Validators — This course will help you identify the people and organizations who will help you reach the voters you need to win
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