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How effective are mailers? Are they cost-effective?

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Mailers can get very expensive. For local campaigns, they're likely not very cost-effective, either, since all they really help you with is name recognition. Think about all the mailers you get during campaign season—do any of them sway you? Do you pay attention to them, or throw them in the trash? The reality is, most people consider them junk mail and don't pay any attention to them—it's just money down the drain.

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What do I do if my competition defaces my campaign signs?

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The reality is, unless you've literally caught them in the act, you don't know who's responsible. Accusing your opponent of doing this won't win you any votes. Take the high road, remove the signs that were defaced and replace them if possible, and don't mention the issue again. Focus on your campaign and how you plan to help your local community. Good luck!

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How can I make a picture for the election to get a lot of fans?

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You want to include probably the best picture of you looking professional. You might also want the picture to show your personality such as looking strong, happy, and with a smile on your face.

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How do I win a local election?

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Carefully craft your message, enlist volunteers to get it out in your community and become active in your area.

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How can I reach out to a thousand or more people easily, effectively, and quickly?

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Billboards are useful, if you can afford them. Commercials also work very well. Newspaper ads are great too, if you want to target an older audience.

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I'm from a middle class background. How can I win an election if I don't have very much money?

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You can begin by reaching out to your friends and extended family to jump start your campaign, and once you've established yourself as a serious candidate you can meet with local businesses whose interests may align with your own. As this article states, for local elections it may not always be about the money, but the number of people you can contact. If you can fundraise enough for literature and cheap signs, you still have a shot.

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