Discussion:
1. How much does it cost to run for office in Texas?
a. Review the article: Here’s how much Texas candidates spent per vote in the November elections by Chris Essig
b. How will you raise money? (read this handy info from the Texas Democratic Party before you violate any campaign finance laws).
c. Name interest groups that will support/oppose you? Go to https://votesmart.org/interest-groups/TX/#.WXjT4ojyuUk 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).
2. What's your SLOGAN?
3. Design a campaign sign.
4. Which state or local newspaper, official, celebrity endorsements will you seek? Why?
5. How do you get out the vote? Given your issue stands, what voter groups do you need to target?
(refer to the district analyses)---District 12 Texas.