Sample Ballot from the 2010 General Election
The campaign season is soon upon us. If you are considering a run for public office, the LP is here to help.
The LPNC (our state affiliate) is offering a candidate training program focused on giving participants the knowledge and practical skills needed to build a political campaign from the ground up.
The first of four events will be on Sunday June 12th in Raleigh. The same content will be delivered at each event. Other planned locations are Charlotte, Asheville and Wilmington.
LPNC Political Director Marc Conaghan will cover the following topics:
| Running for Political Office North Carolina Politics Planning and Budgeting Compliance with NC Board of Elections/FEC Issues Fundraising Effective Strategy |
Organizing an Effective Field Operation and GOTV Direct Mail Opposition Research Media Online Campaigning Roles and Responsibilities of Candidates |
Save the date! The actual location, schedule and registration fees will be announced soon. Please email poldir@lpnc.org or visit lpnc.org for more info.
This year’s candidate filing starts soon.
Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell, and Zebulon, candidate file starts at noon July 1 and ends at noon July 15.
Angier, Cary, Morrisville, Raleigh, and Wake County Board of Education, candidate filing begins at noon July 25 and ends at noon on August 12.
A list of 2011 Contests and Filing Fees are found on the Wake County Board of Elections website.
