Comments on: The 3 Keys to Winning Any Local Election

By: Victor M. Zammit

Victor M. Zammit — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:33:05 +0000

The keys to winning a local election,are :
1) Meet as many residents as possible from your locality,and converse with them about the issues that are of most concern to them.
2) Do the necessary research on how the principal issues ,that are of concern to the local residents,may be effectively handled.
3) Be always positive and have faith that problems are there to be solved.

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Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:31:52 +0000

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By: Yard Sign Advocate

Yard Sign Advocate — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:18:40 +0000

Great article. All three of your points hit the nail right on the head. I would say the most important is working hard to get your name out there. Press releases and door knocking are a great place to start. I’ve found brochures and yard signs help solidify your intent as a candidate as well. Have good ideas, get the word out there about them, and don’t take no for an answer!

By: Joe Garecht

Joe Garecht — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:32:52 +0000

Scott –

I think that’s a great way to put it… “you’re selling yourself…” not in a bad, unethical way, but it in a sense, the candidate (or rather his or her ideas) is the “product.” If no one knows about you, you aren’t going to get elected. The best way to convince people is to tell them why you are running, and then to ASK for their vote (you’d be surprised how many candidates forget to make that ask!)

Dave –

You may want to consider a push to get press coverage out of your litigation by tying it to your message – if your message is tied to the lawsuit, then the lawsuit proves that you’re willing to put your time and money into fighting for your issues, whether it is in the courtroom or at the ballot box. Thanks for your support!

Joe

By: Joe Garecht

Joe Garecht — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:24:08 +0000

Mark,

You’re right – when campaigns have lots of money (or candidates have lots of name recognition) they rarely spend the time to do the retail politics that form the basis of any good grassroots campaign. That’s good news for a small campaign, because it gives you an opening – a place where you can outwork and outshine your opponent.

Joe

By: Dave LaLeike

Dave LaLeike — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:02:41 +0000

I am a first time candidate running for my ward’s borough council seat. My campaign is the next logical (?) step from being a community organizer (nogarage.com). With another neighbor I am in current litigation with the government I want to be part of. Probably not a unique story, but something to capitalize on, momentum-wise. Thanks for your website, very insightful and encouraging.

By: Scott Pierce

Scott Pierce — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:04:56 +0000

Knock on every door, do all your own work, get your message out via flyers, web, signs and face to face very second of the day. You are selling yourself and if the voter does not see you they are not voting for you.

By: Mark Silverstadt

Mark Silverstadt — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:25:33 +0000

I think the number one thing about winning when you don’t have any money is knocking on doors. You’ve got to get out there and really do what your better funded opponents doesn’t do — you’ve got to go shake hands, knock on doors, and take your message right to the voters.