Candidate Resources
New candidates often don’t know where to start, what their messaging should be and how to raise money. Other challenges include navigating deadlines, reporting compliance and organizing supporters and volunteers. Our team of politically experienced leaders, technology experts and community activists can help!
Campaign Buddy - Your Digital Campaign Manager
Meet Alex, your Campaign Buddy! We’ve assembled seven individual modules – each with a short video, quiz and assessment to guide you step-by-step through the process of building your team, developing your campaign plan and honing your message. This online program is the only one of its kind! Campaign Buddy features proven methods, tools and the combined political experience of many successful candidates who have gone before you. Enroll today, the first module, “Deciding to Run” is free!
R.E.A.C.H. for the Win! - by Michelle Darnell, President of Ignite Foundation
Our President, Michelle Darnell, presents a concise overview for candidates and outlines key principles (Recruit, Educate, Activate, Challenge and Harnessing Power). The intro paragraph: “There has never been a better or more critical time for our party to run for office. Our state is spiraling and we have the vision, the principles and philosophy and solutions to help the people in our state rise above the partisan division and reverse course. We can increase liberty, prosperity and hope to the citizens of our state.“