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Running for Local Office for Dummies - (For Dummies) by Dan Gookin (Paperback)

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  • Get ready to run for--and win--that local election!
  • About the Author: Dan Gookin is an author, online instructor, and a fiscal conservative yet socially liberal politician who believes his first duty as an elected official is to protect your rights.
  • 272 Pages
  • Political Science, Political Process
  • Series Name: For Dummies

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About the Book



"In the land of opportunity, just about anyone who qualifies as an elector can seek public office. Some do it on a whim, some are urged to run, and some want to use their time and talents to make a difference in their local community. If you want to know how to prepare for a run, which steps to take beforehand, and how the process goes from announcement to campaigning to election day to the swearing-in ceremony--this book has you covered"--Back cover.



Book Synopsis



Get ready to run for--and win--that local election!

In the land of opportunity, just about anyone who qualifies as an elector can seek public office. Some do it on a whim, some are urged to run, and some want to use their time and talents to make a difference in their local community.

If you want to know how to prepare for a run, which steps to take beforehand, and how the process goes from announcement to campaigning to election day to the swearing-in ceremony--this book has you covered.

  • Find out what it's like to run for local office as a first-time candidate
  • Explore the introspection required and the study necessary to make such a run effective
  • Deal with marketing, fundraising, interacting with the public, and dealing with opponents
  • Encourage and help others to make a run for local office

Though only one person ultimately wins a seat, nobody does it without a wide network of support. Running For Local Office For Dummies is your ticket to navigating every step on the road to winning that election.



From the Back Cover



  • Make a difference in your community
  • Get help with marketing and fundraising
  • Run an effective campaign

Win that local election!

In the land of opportunity, just about anyone who qualifies as an elector can seek public office. Some do it on a whim, some are urged to run, and some want to use their time and talents to make a difference in their local community. If you want to know how to prepare for a run, which steps to take beforehand, and how the process goes from announcement to campaigning to election day to the swearing-in ceremony--this book has you covered.

Inside...

  • Find out what it's like to run
  • Explore the introspection required and the study necessary
  • Deal with marketing, fundraising, interacting with the public, and dealing with opponents
  • Encourage and help others to make a run for local office



About the Author



Dan Gookin is an author, online instructor, and a fiscal conservative yet socially liberal politician who believes his first duty as an elected official is to protect your rights.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 7.2 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Political Science
Sub-Genre: Political Process
Series Title: For Dummies
Publisher: For Dummies
Format: Paperback
Author: Dan Gookin
Language: English
Street Date: August 20, 2019
TCIN: 77823266
UPC: 9781119588177
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-8477
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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