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

Navigate the ins and outs of running or volunteering for a political campaign. From candidate selection to effective messaging and fundraising tactics to ground-game strategies like door-knocking and GOTV efforts, uncover the essential elements of campaign management. This session has passed.

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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