Advice for state legislature campaign, like methods to spread info, aquiring campaign manager etc.?

I already have some ideas but i wanted to hear some other ones. I'm running as an independent, so i need some ideas to raise money because i dont have a parties support. Also how to i get a campaign manager, what would that cost, lastly besides a website how would you recommend i go about getting my message out.





Really any good advice pertaining to campaigning would get you best answer.Advice for state legislature campaign, like methods to spread info, aquiring campaign manager etc.?
First, you need to raise some money to pay for campaign manager, phone banking, direct mail, website server capacity, and other costs.


Call EVERY person you have ever met. Start with close family, and ask for their support (time %26amp; money). If they believe in what you are doing, they will give with no questions asked. It is hard to ask for money, but it must be done, otherwise you will go personally bankrupt funding your own campaign. I personally asked the closest 50 family members I have for $100 each! And most of them gave that amount, or what they felt comfortable with.


Second, develop a message: ';I believe that our State should.........';


Have 3 key points/goals that you want to achieve, and they should be concise and easily understood.


Third: recruit volunteers! Family, co-workers, church members, Kiwanis/Lions/Other Club members who believe in your effort. They need to commit their talents also. Can they be photographer, make phone calls, drop literature in neighborhoods, donate campaign T-shirts or literature, printing, postage, or any other services?


Budget: how much do you want to spend to get your message out? Will you need $5K, or $500K? Depending on the state you run in, if for Senate/House, you may need to spend more time on fundraising than on door-to-door contact.


Constituencies: Do you seek the endorsement/support of: business, labor unions, environmental groups, community organizations, etc? If your beliefs and theirs are the same, they can bring money, volunteers, and other resources out to support your campaign.


Lastly, two thoughts: Do you have the support of your spouse/family? Running for public office at ANY level requires a committment of time, that you will never get back. Be sure they understand and agree that your effort is worthy, and that you budget time with them, otherwise, win or lose, they may feel angry at your leaving them out of the process or out of their lives. Second, leave your ego at the door. When you meet with people, you want them to hire you to be their voice. It is they that need to believe that they can trust you.





Hope that helps!