There will be prizes. Happy New Year: We skipped last week, so now we get 120 seconds of your time for this important announcement! 2024 is a big year for anyone in the political arena – which is ALL OF US!! It’s our year. It’s your year. It’s our future’s year. It’s democracy’s year. Let’s get to work and recommit …
2023’s Top Ten
Say that fast 10 times… What a great year – thanks to your support! A few things to share and announce as we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024! (Insert hesitant cringe followed by immediate repositioning of rose-colored glasses and return of hopeful smile…) By The Numbers (wherein we bask in our data nerdiness): The VoteSharp Substack launched on …
Vote Early, Vote Often…
As in every election! As we begin to look back on the accomplishments of the year, The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) noted the increase in legislation to expand early voting. The article is a fascinating comparison of states increasing access compared to a handful which made it harder. Midwestern Voting Values The Midwest has a long tradition of “no …
Signs of Gratitude
They aren’t all bad [cough, cough]… There’s one time we’ll encourage right-of-way (ROW) signs – after the election. Let us explain. Signs are what they are – one way to increase your name ID with a large group of voters. They’re there, and that’s about it. Right? Wrong – Stephanie had a great experience with a different take on ROW …
It’s a Sign o’ the Times
And the time for signs… This week’s Serve60Sharp comes from Carol Lehman, longtime Mayor of Gardner, Kansas. Carol is the brightest smile in any room and makes everyone feel welcome! She mentioned how one of the most obvious courtesies of a campaign was also a way to serve the greater community, as well as make it easier on those who …
Tchotchkes & Tootsies
Unless your name is Tootsie or Roll, don’t do it… I recently saw a creative campaign commercial by US Senator Chuck Schumer, giving a lesson in Yiddish. It caught my eye because one of my all-time favorite campaign words is tchotchke (Chahch-key), meaning a little trinket. Check it out: Some candidates would rather spend money on shirts, hats, and coffee mugs …
Spread Compliments Like Wildflowers
The feel-good goes both ways! Hey, it’s Stephanie. I’m writing this on a day where I’m wearing slip-on sneakers, jean shorts, and a plain blue shirt. I’m still carrying the clear “event purse” from the Dave Matthews Band concert a few weeks ago. In the ONE HOUR it took for my annual mammogram (ladies – have you had your squeeze …
Social Media Stalker
Tiny effort = Huge reward! Now that we’ve covered Town Hall Meeting tips ad nauseam… Let’s talk about creative ways to make a big impression on a constituent or friend, and maybe turn an adversary into a supporter. Ever see someone’s post on social media that they’re at a restaurant and it’s clearly in-the-moment, not posted hours later? Example 1: My …
Town Hall 4-FS 🤦♀️
When a Town Hall goes sideways… For those of you still reading… Merlot is still yummy! The mere mention and your stomach turns #amiright? We compiled 20 years of experience and tons of resources. Here are the best actions when an event erupts (click these links for specifics!): The folks at SGR had great resource in their newsletter a couple weeks ago, titled …
Town Hall Q&A
It doesn’t have to be scary! We get it. Not every incumbent or candidate is comfortable with opening up free-fire questions to a room full of strangers. Insert blatant self-promotion here: Rule #1: Use a relationship tracking tool like VoteSharp to improve your relationships with voters so the attendees at your Town Halls become friends – or at least not strangers. …
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