Candidate Training Academy

The Candidate Training Academy was developed to give REALTORS®, REALTOR®-friendly candidates, or those who are contemplating being a political candidate an introduction to and expectation of how to run for political office. It will give candidates a valuable head start in their political journey, as well as information on how to run a successful campaign.

Upon completion of this training session, participants will be able to:

• Assess whether they possess the basic traits necessary to run for office.
• Outline (in 30 seconds) why they are running for office.
• Plan for the fundraising methods that can prove most effective and lucrative based on a candidate’sindividual campaign strength.
• Describe the elements necessary for developing a campaign plan and begin the planning process.
• Discuss their research needs based on their target audience and their budget estimates.
• Determine the best methods for contacting their constituents,based on voter demographics and budget.
• Analyze the electronic campaign options available and determine which, if any, will prove most effective for their outreach.
• Assess the multiple avenues to approach a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) plan and determine the most useful elements for their campaign planning.

$25-includes breakfast and lunch

More Information

To download the flyer, click here.

To download the agenda, click here. 

Contact Tyler Neese at tyler@coar.com with any questions.