What is the Biggest Obstacle to Running for Local Office?
Have you ever considered running for elected office? RunSmart2Win is developing an executive training curriculum for passionate North Carolina Republicans who are thinking about getting into the fray. But we need your help in selecting the crucial barrier to entry — the difference between running and sitting on the sideline, the thin line between a winning campaign and a losing one. We’re asking our readers…
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Nathan: For young conservatives in rural areas or small towns, I think “building a winning team of supporters” is the biggest obstacle.
Unless you are in a metro area with a dedicated cadre of YRs or business contacts, it is very hard to put together a GOTV team.
In commissioner races or even state legislature constests, lots of folks don’t understand the multifaceted aspects of the office at hand.
The challenge is to craft a message that resonates with younger voters (under 40 for example) and motivates them to care about the contest and dedicate some of their precious time beyond work, family, golf, the beach, etc.
Thanks for the comment, Jeffrey.
Would you say that the GOP has an organizational disadvantage in rural areas, or do the Dems face the same issue? I’m wondering about this since many campaigns rely on young volunteers — and the Republican Party has not done well at attracting young voters.
Do you know of any positive stories or case studies of rural Republicans winning over young voters and building a winning team of supporters?
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