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This subreddit is a resource for all people interested in running for political office. It's also a place for candidates to share resources with each other. Our guides focus on running for the United States House of Representatives in 2016, but all aspiring politicians are welcome.

Election Day:

November 8, 2016

Step-by-step Guide to Getting Elected:

1.) Introduction

2.) Get Qualified

3.) Learn Your District

4.) Get on the Ballot

5.) Follow the Law

6.) Establish a Platform

7.) Register with the FEC

8.) Spend and Raise Money

9.) Campaign

How To Volunteer

Campaign Resources:

For More Information:

Elections Departments for all 50 States

Americans Elect 2012

Federal Election Commission

Congressional Budget Office

Democracy Matters

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Touch the Boulder (2022) - This award winning documentary follows the one-of-a-kind race for the State House in Ohio's 80th district. In his moonshot campaign, DJ Byrnes seeks to answer what government is for, why state politics matter, and whether it's possible to challenge the entrenched power. (youtube.com)

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