How to Win Your 1st Election Book

	Introduction
	Acknowledgments
	About the Author
1	Deciding to Run	1
2	Getting Involved	7
3	Using the Elections Department	13
4	Spreading the Word	25
5	Setting Up Your Campaign Headquarters	29
6	Setting Your Priorities	33
7	Raising Money	35
8	Hiring Staff	51
9	Defining the Issues	55
10	Writing and Delivering Speeches	61
11	Finding and Using Volunteers	67
12	Exploring and Utilizing Technology	71
13	Using Signs	77
14	Using Mail and the Media	83
15	Creating a Public Image	91
16	Dealing with Candidates' Forums and Dealing with Opponents	99
17	Walking Door to Door	107
18	Campaign Ethics	121
19	Screening the Candidates	123
20	Campaigning in the Schools	127
21	Campaigning in a Multicultural Community	131
22	Creating the Phone Bank	137
23	Organizing the Poll Watchers	143
24	Dealing with Emotions	149
25	Handling Election Day	153
26	Cleaning Up and Saying Thanks	157
27	Conclusion	161