Welcome to the hub for all things related to engaging with local elections as a bicycle advocacy organization. This guide is designed to help you navigate the complexities of election season, from understanding the rules of nonpartisanship to effectively communicating with candidates and the public.
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Getting Started
- Why Engage in Elections?
- Staying Nonpartisan: A Guide
- Tracking the Election
- Setting Goals and Measuring Success
Strategy & Planning
- Working with Coalition Partners
- Volunteer Recruitment and Management
- Voter Registration and Get-Out-the-Vote (GOTV)
Candidate Questionnaires
Creating Content
Candidate Rides
- Strategic vs. Community Rides
- How to Host a Strategic Infrastructure Ride
- How to Organize a Large Community Ride-Along
- Universal Safety and Logistics for Candidate Rides
Candidate Events
- The Classic Candidate Forum
- Hosting a Casual Meet-and-Greet
- The Community Give-Back
- Thinking Outside the Box
Post-Event and Promotion
- Promoting Your Election Events
- After the Event
- From Campaigning to Governing: Post-Election Advocacy