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What are the reasons I should vote?

Bridget Connolly
Political Activist
Bridget Connolly has volunteered on political campaigns at the local and federal level for over 10 years, most notably for the 2008 Obama campaign in Nevada and Josh Harder's Congressional race in 2018. She has gone door-to-door to help register voters and get out the vote in both California and Nevada.

Bridget Connolly

Political Activist

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Your vote can lead to big changes! For one, voting helps hold your Congressperson accountable for the votes that are happening on the floor. If we have just a little bit more engagement, we can have better representation of the policies people actually want at a federal level.

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How do I get people to vote for me in school?

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Consider the problems students most care about and come up with practical ways to solve them. Also, try to include some humor; this will make you more approachable and relatable. Lastly, be yourself and original.

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How to persuade my schoolmates to vote for me when my opponent is a tough competitor?

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Engage with your classmates, hear their concerns, and do your best to prove that you are the right candidate for the job. Don't resort to any dirty or underhanded tactics - that will only make you look bad to your classmates.

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I'm running against someone more popular than me, but I'm more mature. How can I use that to my advantage?

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Just try to write a good, mature speech. Emphasize all of the ideas and plans you have for the school or group (whatever you're running to be in charge of). Challenge your opponent (respectfully) to share their own ideas and plans for implementing them (suggesting a debate might even be a good idea). All you have to do is prove that you have better ideas than the popular person.

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How can I get people to vote for me as a head girl?

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Make sure that you appeal to the audience. No one wants a head girl who sucks up to teachers or one that doesn't care at all. Find out what the student body wants and then incorporate that into your campaign or speech!

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How do I get the highest number of voters?

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Make an effort to get to know as many voters as you can; make yourself personally available for comments, concerns, or questions whenever possible. Advertise yourself and your positions so that the voters are clear about where you stand on the issues.

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If I am trying to select the right words for a campaign card, do I ask for people's votes on it or just say that it would be greatly appreciated?

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You could say ,"So please vote for me, It would be greatly appreciated." Voters will feel comfortable and you'll get to ask you them to vote for you.

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How can I engage them and make my speech different to others?

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Be truthful. A lot of people use lies to others and are hardly truthful to themselves. Say what you really think and why they should vote for you. Also, try to be unique and be yourself!

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How do I make a personal connection to encourage people to vote for me?

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Go to a lot of public events and mingle. Talk to a lot of people and mostly listen; ask people about the issues they care about and listen carefully.

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How do I make a base in an election?

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You can grow your base in an election by gathering a small group and energizing them to convince more people to join your movement.

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As a young girl, how can I effectively campaign to become a college institution's president?

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You'll need to be very social and make fliers and signs. Talk to the current president about how she won.

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What do I say if voters ask what I will do for them if they vote for me?

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Ask voters what they want to be changed and, if you get elected, make sure you do all you can to deliver on any promises you have made.

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How do I overcome nervousness when speaking in front of a crowd?

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Consult the methods in Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking .

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How do I improve my speech so people will vote for me?

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Try to sound professional, but keep it light, funny even. Try to touch on issues but don't go too much into it, you don't want to scare people off.

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