Political campaign

A political campaign is an organized effort which seeks to influence the decision making process within a specific group. In democracies, political campaigns often refer to electoral campaigns, wherein representatives are chosen or referendums are decided. In modern politics, the most high profile political campaigns are focused on general elections and candidates for head of state or head of government, often a president or prime minister.

Campaign message

The message of the campaign contains the ideas that the candidate wants to share with the voters. It is to get those who agree with their ideas to support them when running for a political position. The message often consists of several talking points about policy issues. The points summarize the main ideas of the campaign and are repeated frequently in order to create a lasting impression with the voters. In many elections, the opposition party will try to get the candidate "off message" by bringing up policy or personal questions that are not related to the talking points. Most campaigns prefer to keep the message broad in order to attract the most potential voters. A message that is too narrow can alienate voters or slow the candidate down with explaining details. For example, in the 2008 American presidential election John McCain originally used a message that focused on his patriotism and political experience: "Country First"; later the message was changed to shift attention to his role as "The Original Maverick" within the political establishment. Barack Obama ran on a consistent, simple message of "change" throughout his campaign. However, even if the message is crafted carefully, it does not assure the candidate a victory at the polls. For a winning candidate, the message is refined and then becomes his or her in office.

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Electioneering complaint was valid

TDT News 12 Nov 2024
All honor to Lynsey Patrick, who spoke out when injustice rose its head. A well-meaning teacher took Temple High School students to vote in Temple on a school van. Sounds good .......
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Electioneering incident should serve as reality check

TDT News 06 Nov 2024
It truly is a shame that the Oct. 21 electioneering incident happened at Temple ISD, but perhaps it can serve as a reality check .......
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Watch as Rep. Charlie Miller's mother electioneers in Southport

StarNews Online 05 Nov 2024
Cheryl Miller explains why she is out electioneering on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. ....
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Chairman Williams, Chairman Bost Write to U.S. Domestic Policy Council Regarding the SBA’s and VA’s Implementation of Biden-Harris Electioneering Executive Order (US House of Representatives Committee on Small Business)

Public Technologies 05 Nov 2024
"For months, we have been investigating the SBA's electioneering efforts in Michigan," said Chairman Williams. "President Biden's electioneering executive order requires agencies to submit a strategic plan for implementation, but the SBA has continued to defy our subpoena and have refused to hand it over....
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APC urges opposition parties to show maturity at electioneering

Business Day Online 04 Nov 2024
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has called on other political parties to approach their campaigns with. read more APC urges opposition parties to show maturity at electioneering ... ....
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Wyoming federal judge sides with defendants in electioneering lawsuit

Yahoo Daily News 01 Nov 2024
Wyoming federal judge sides with defendants in electioneering lawsuit .......
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Lieutenant Governor Way Reminds Voters to Avoid Electioneering Near Polling Locations (State of New Jersey Department of State)

Public Technologies 01 Nov 2024
The Division of Elections distributed an electioneering poster on Saturday, October 26th to aid county election officials and poll workers ... This guidance serves to inform voters that they are not permitted to "electioneer" within 100 feet from a polling location....
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The Department of Elections Reminds the Public of Electioneering Prohibition (City and County of San Francisco, CA)

Public Technologies 01 Nov 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, Friday, November 1, 2024 - The Department of Elections reminds campaign staff and San Francisco residents of the rules prohibiting electioneering near polling places and official ballot drop off boxes. Electioneering is Prohibited. Electioneering includes any visible ......
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Their Tallahassee: The inside story on how electioneering groups are born

Tallahassee Democrat 01 Nov 2024
The documents detail the run-up to the launch of OT, a left-wing media and electioneering website designed by Herrle to promote Matlow, Porter and other progressives and attack their political enemies, including Mayor John Dailey ... Though it has electioneered mainly through mailers ......
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Explainer: The 2024 Election through the lens of a Battleground State of Arizona

Jurist 01 Nov 2024
Arizona law states that electioneering, or the process of political groups convince voters to vote for or against a candidate, is prohibited within 75 feet of a polling place....
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Early voting ends Friday; election officials remind voters that photography and electioneering at polling places ...

Tyler Morning Telegraph 31 Oct 2024
Early voting in person for the November 5 general election ends Friday at 7 p.m. Until then, voters have until 7 p.m. Wednesday and then from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday to cast an early .......

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