Some people ask: shouldn't we just focus on getting good people to run for office, regardless of gender? It is a fair question — and the answer is yes, absolutely. We need qualified, principled people of all backgrounds serving in public office. But here is the...
One of the most common feelings among first-time candidates is a kind of productive paralysis: you know you want to run, you have filed (or you are about to), and now you are staring at Election Day on the calendar wondering how you are possibly...
The path from "I've been thinking about this" to "I filed my paperwork" is a lot shorter when you have someone walking beside you who has already made that journey. A good mentor does not just answer logistical questions — they help you see yourself...
Here is something not enough people know: you do not need to run for office to be a meaningful force in local government. Right now, in your city, county, or state, there are volunteer seats on boards and commissions waiting to be filled — by...
There is one hard stop in the campaign process that cannot be worked around, renegotiated, or recovered from if you miss it: the candidate filing deadline. If you are thinking about running for office in 2026 — whether for city council, school board, county commission, or...
If the phrase "digital campaign strategy" makes your eyes glaze over, you are not alone. Many first-time candidates assume that running an effective online campaign requires a tech background, a big budget, or a team of specialists. The truth is much more encouraging: the most...
You do not need a political science degree, a campaign background, or a professional network to start getting involved in politics. What you need is a willingness to show up — and a candidate or cause worth showing up for. Volunteering on a campaign is one...
Once you decide to run, one of the first challenges you will face is also one of the most personal: being able to tell people, clearly and compellingly, why. Why are you running? What do you hope to change or protect? Why you, why this office,...
Public service is one of the most meaningful ways to bless the people around you — and Latter-day Saint women are already doing it every single day. In homes, congregations, and communities across the country, these women are organizing, leading, advocating, and serving. The question...
There are no prerequisites to running for political office or getting involved in public service. You are qualified and prepared to run already! However, if you are looking for a non-elected position to get involved, consider joining a board or commission as a way to...
