Major Elections

Over the next several months there are going to be hundreds of opportunities to help ensure a Republican wins the White House in 2016 - opportunities like speaking with voters at local events, making phone calls, knocking on doors, distributing literature, and so much more.

Voting is the most important activity we citizens can engage in during this year's election, but some of us want more involvement in the political process. So where to start?

How to win your election one ward, precinct, and division at a time.

Use this Web guide to find volunteer opportunities in the upcoming presidential campaign and volunteer for your party or candidate of choice.

As the presidential election race heats up, campaigns are looking for student volunteers. Learn how you can make an impact by identifying supporters, registering voters, and speaking out about the issues that matter to you.

A mismatch between volunteers and the voters they are trying to persuade could prove damaging to a candidate, a study finds.

Your volunteer work can help democrats get elected.

The purpose of this guide is to encourage citizens, like yourself, to take an active part in the Federal election process. There are several ways you may support Federal candidates and political committees involved in Federal elections. These activities, however, are subject to the Federal campaign finance law. For example, the law limits the amount of money you may contribute and prohibits certain people and organizations from making contributions. This guide explains how to participate in Federal elections in compliance with federal law.

How to Volunteer for a Political Campaign. Working for a political campaign can teach you more about the electoral process than any class or book. It can give you hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment to develop the skills that could land you a government position in the future.

The last few presidential election cycles have seen a rise in the recruitment of volunteers and in the sophistication with which they're deployed. We know from a variety of evidence that door-to-door canvassing is about the most effective form of campaigning that exists. But could some volunteers actually end up hurting the campaign?

The campaigns of President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney have counted on an army of volunteers who have, among other things, knocked on doors, made phone calls and staffed booths at county fairs and parades in every state in the country.