Pennsylvania Realtor® Campaign School
2024-2025 Campaign School
Prepare for a successful run and gain a competitive edge over your opponents by attending the Pennsylvania Realtor® Campaign School. These sessions are designed for interested candidates, campaign team staff and anyone interested in the democratic process of elections.
Campaign School sessions take place in advance of the 2025 Pennsylvania local election cycle. Dive into issues impacting Realtors®, Realtor®-champions and their runs for local elected office. These 60-minute virtual trainings are classroom-style to allow for open discussion.
Important Dates
- Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 – General Election
- Tuesday, Feb. 18 – Tuesday, March, 2025 – Nomination Petition Circulation
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – Pennsylvania Primary Election
Upcoming Campaign School Sessions
Review the session descriptions and register for each one by submitting the registration form.
Should You Run for Local Office
Delve into the considerations of candidacy, exploring the reasoning behind running, the necessary requirements, and the impact on personal and professional life. Uncover the intricacies of campaign costs, timelines, election logistics, and the critical issues that drive local politics. This session has passed.
Building Your Name ID
Discover the keys to building a recognizable presence within your community. From community involvement to strategic relationship-building, learn how to become a familiar face and voice among local constituents and influencers. This session has passed.
Managing/Volunteering for a Political Campaign – Dec. 4, 2024
Navigate the ins and outs of running or volunteering for a political campaign. From candidate selection to effective messaging, fundraising tactics to ground-game strategies like door-knocking and GOTV efforts, uncover the essential elements of campaign management.
Nomination Petitions – Jan. 15, 2025
Master the process of obtaining and filing nomination petitions. Understand the requirements for circulators and signers, and gain clarity on the filing procedures essential for securing a spot on the ballot.
More Campaign School Sessions
Importance of Fundraising – Feb. 5, 2025
Explore the pivotal role of fundraising in any political campaign. Learn to craft and execute effective fundraising events while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines, ensuring the financial viability of your candidacy.
Building Support and Reducing Challenges – Feb. 19, 2025
Equip yourself with the tools to garner support and mitigate challenges. From crafting persuasive talking points to leveraging social media and addressing unforeseen issues, discover strategies to bolster your campaign’s momentum.
Get Out the Vote – March 5, 2025
Dive into the mechanics of voter turnout. Calculate expected turnout, refine messaging strategies, and navigate the complexities of pre-and-post election day activities, including door-knocking and managing mail-in ballots.
Campaign Finance – March 19, 2025
Gain a comprehensive understanding of campaign finance regulations and responsibilities. Learn the role of a treasurer, navigate reporting requirements, and ensure compliance with crucial deadlines.
Third Party Candidacies – April 9, 2025
Explore the unique landscape of third-party candidacies in Pennsylvania. From nomination paper requirements to circulator and signer specifications, uncover the essential steps to launching a viable third-party campaign.
Register for Campaign School Sessions
Review the session descriptions and register for each one by submitting the form.
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