Assignment:
Following general requirements hold:
(1) Assignments should be 2 to 3 double-spaced pages, with reasonable (12 pt.) font and reasonable (1 inch) margins.
(2) Citations to the material are required; in-text citations are preferred (MLA style).
How much does it cost to run for office in Texas?
Review the article: Here’s how much Texas candidates spent per vote in the November elections BY CHRIS ESSIG
How will you raise money? (read this handy info from the Texas Democratic Party before you violate any campaign finance laws)
Name interest groups that will support/oppose you? Go to website -votesmart.org (Texas Special Interest Groups) and identify two (2) interest groups that you think will support your campaign, and two (2) who will oppose your campaign. Explain why? (referring to your platform).
What's your SLOGAN?
Design a campaign sign
How do you get out the vote? Given your issue stands, what voter groups do you need to target? (refer back to the district analyses documents on your current legislator's homepage).