Reasons You Should Join a Political Campaign
2018 was the first time I ever worked on a political campaign.
A candidate for state senate need a communication professional on the team, and I signed on. Eager for the chance to have a new type of work experience, I thought I would learn something valuable. In fact, I learned lots of valuable things.
Running a political campaign was one of the hardest things I have ever done. It was also one of the smartest, because all that time and effort has paid off.
It’s not too late for you to get serious about spending some time in the poltical arena. Here are all the things you will gain by working on a campaign in 2020.
Acquire New Skills
Prior to my political career, I knew nothing about “slicing turf,” or how the party machine in my state worked. Being involved in a state campaign gave me a chance to learn all so many new skills.
One bit of training that was valuable was learning the software and science behind field organization. It is critical for targeting voters and potential voters. I learned where our most likely voters lived, and those voters that might consider voting for our candidate. It was facinating.
Finding out how endorsements happen was another important lesson. There was a lot of research…