How to Run for Office: Smite the Vote
Each state has a set of rules governing candidates and deadlines for getting on a ballot. The question is for every citizen, of every party, Republican, Democrat, or some other party voter.
Qualifications for office vary, although, qualifications typically include being age 18 or older, residency and citizenship, completing and submitting nomination papers, not being disqualified by the Constitution or laws, and taking an oath.
The steps included to be a candidate often include completing and submitting a candidate statement, ballot designation, subscribing to a code of campaign practices, filing financial disclosures, paying a fee to have biographical information included on the voter information guide, and submitting a declaration of candidacy.
Additionally, running for office requires knowledge of the district, engaging with voters and building relationships with supporters, providing voters with a plan, finding volunteers and financial contributors, holding fundraisers, and rolling out a campaign.
If you want to run for office or support someone wanting to run, how many hurdles should there be to get on a ballot? Maybe this is not your issue at this moment in time, although it is one to think about and be able to answer.
Unfortunately, "complicated ballot access restrictions and party control over candidates" can be a challenge for candidates. (Smite the Vote, smitethvote.org)
The following are some essential resources to build candidate confidence and participation.
Candidate Resources
Federal Election Commission: https://www.fec.gov/
The Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/elections/
Orange County Registrar of Voters: https://www.ocvote.com
Nation Builder: https://nationbuilder.com/course_how_to_run_for_office
The Electoral College: https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/in-defense-of-the-electoral-college
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Credits: SmitetheVote.org, https://www.ocvote.com/voting/candidate-info/running-for-office-general-qualifications/, https://nationbuilder.com/course_how_to_run_for_office, https://stock.adobe.com/images/american-candidate-speaks-to-reporters-journalism-concept/152173640?as_channel=affiliate&as_campaign=pexels&as_source=arvato&tduid=b0f16efd0aa909a34473fcea09cab2f2&as_channel=affiliate&as_campclass=redirect&as_source=arvato
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