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How do refugees and immigrants get to be on the ballot if they are not American?

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Non-citizens are not allowed to vote or to run for public office. Refugees and other immigrants would have to obtain citizenship status first in order to get on the ballot.

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How long does a campaign last?

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Depending on when you announce your candidacy and how long you stay in the race, it could last anywhere from a year to a year and a half.

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What should a politician focus on on a daily basis?

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The people should be the number one focus of any politician. Community, education, housing development, business investment, youth empowerment and the introductory of a low tax system are all very important.

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If I win, what do I do about my regular job?

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Depending on the salary of your elected position, you can resign. It could be seen as a conflict of interest if you are running the government and working for a company at the same time.

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Do I have to be nominated in order to run for political office?

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If you are running as a member of a party, you usually have to be nominated. You could run as an independent candidate instead, but you would be less likely to win.

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Where do I find the business tax ID number?

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It should have been on the original document you received when you applied for an EIN. If you have lost this document, contact the IRS and give them your business name, address, your name, etc. Check the IRS website for full legal advice.

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Can you give an example of a letter declaring support for someone who is running for a political post?

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Achievement Congratulations Email Message Example Subject line: Well Done! Dear Samantha, Congratulations on completing your team's project ahead of schedule. Your abilities to organize and motivate your team are a real asset to the company. Your innovation and persistence made all the difference in making this achievement possible. Thank you for your continued efforts. Regards, Steve

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What office is a good choice if I have never run for or held public office?

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You can run for any political office without any prior experience, but you are least likely to win if you run for a higher-up office as a rookie.

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What requirements are required to run for Congress?

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To run for the House of Representatives, you have to be at least 25 years old, be a U.S citizen for at least 7 years and be a legal resident of the state you want to represent. To run for the Senate, you have to be at least 30 years old, being a US citizen for at least 9 years and being a legal resident of the state you want to represent.

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