Welcome back, Saturday Campaign D-I-Y’ers! For those who tune in, welcome to the Nuts & Bolts of a Democratic campaign. Each week, we discuss issues that help drive successful campaigns. If you’ve missed prior diaries, please visit our group or follow Nuts & Bolts Guide.
Over the course of this series we’ve talked a lot about city, county and state house races and yet, one issue that hasn’t come up as frequently is why we fight to win these small races. In our forum at Netroots Nation in 2016, I was asked: “What impact do these races have, really?”
This week, we’re going to discuss the kind of impact that your city and county elected officials make, and why great campaigns by them are essential to ensuring Democratic success in the future.
Recruiting people to run for city & county offices is often one of the more difficult recruitment trips you can make. People have a fair understanding of what state and federal office holders do, but they may not recognize the importance of local elected officials. As a result, these offices have become almost open playing fields for Republicans. This week, I’m going to focus on why these races are very important for our Democratic campaigns, not just as a set of starter wheels for future campaigns, but for how we live day to day.
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