This is the complete guide to political fundraising.  Table of Contents Introduction What is the cost of running for political office, and when do I need to raise the money? Potential candidates often find themselves wondering how to run for...

How to Run for Congress While running for a seat in the U.S. Congress may seem a little daunting, don’t be intimidated if you’re passionate about having a direct impact on pushing progressive policies forward. Members of Congress come from...

Interested in helping the United States move toward more progressive policies on healthcare, child care, police brutality, criminal justice reform, education costs, student debt, and more? Did 2020 make you want to try running for office for the first time?If...

2020, and the start of 2021, has been rough on Texas. The state has seen nearly 3 million cases of COVID-19, severe weather, and failures in infrastructure that left many of the most vulnerable Texans literally in the cold. Not...

Any number of reasons could motivate someone to run for office in Florida.To start, COVID-19 has hit Florida especially hard—with the Sunshine State ranking 3rd in the nation, behind only California and Texas, for the number of cases reported, with...

The first day of any job can be stressful. But in a high-pressure political campaign? The stress will be much more intense. There’s a lot at stake, and sometimes things come at you fast. Whether you’re a first-time candidate, a...

Interested in running for office in California? The idea can seem overwhelming at first, especially when you’re not sure where to start. That’s where we come in—we’ve put together a collection of resources, data, and information specific to California to...

The State of New York has 13 million registered voters. Of those, 6.5 million are registered as Democrats, and 2.8 million are registered as Republicans. Governor Andrew Cuomo is a Democrat, and the state legislature is majority Democrat.An analysis of...

Table of Contents If you want to run a competitive campaign, a strong web presence is an absolute must. Creating a polished, effective political campaign website ensures you have enough visibility as a candidate. Such visibility is especially vital amid...

Table of Contents All modern political campaigns have a lot of moving parts, making it more important than ever to structure your campaign wisely. Part of learning how to structure and manage a political campaign comes from getting your hands...

Table of Contents What Is Political Canvassing? Political canvassing occurs when candidates, staff, or volunteers from a political campaign attempt to directly contact voters by going door to door. This door knocking is part of an extensive outreach plan that...