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How to get Elected

Advice, tips and suggestions for getting elected in the UK

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Index

  • 1. Before you decide to run
    • 1.a. Is Politics really for me?
    • 1.b. Success is never guaranteed
    • 1.c. It's not about 'You'
    • 1.d. Your footprints will follow you wherever you go
    • 1.e. The downside of having a public profile
    • 1.f. Being a Councillor can be very frustrating
    • 1.g. Seek the unbiased opinion of others on whether you should run
    • 1.h. Running as an Independent or 'open' Candidate
    • 1.i. Which Local Authority should I run for?
    • 1.j. Where is it easiest to get Elected?
    • 1.k. How much work will it take to get Elected?
    • 1.l. Age & Eligibility to become a Candidate
  • 2. Things you need to know
    • 2.a. If the Election is in May, you need to get started
    • 2.b. Get to know your local Democratic or Electoral Services Department
    • 2.c. The Tiers of Government – An Overview
    • 2.d. Parish & Town Councils
    • 2.e. Borough or District Councils (District Level Authorities)
    • 2.f. County Councils
    • 2.g. Unitary Authorities
    • 2.h. Multiple Seat Wards & Divisions
    • 2.i. By Elections
    • 2.j. Data Protection (GDPR)
  • 3. Developing a Campaign
    • 3.a. Identify the local issue
    • 3.b. Information sources that you MUST use
    • 3.c. Putting out a Questionnaire
    • 3.d. Canvassing before or during an Election Campaign
    • 3.e. Leaflets & Campaign Literature
    • 3.f. Contact Information you should always publish
    • 3.g. Using the Media in Local Elections & Campaigns
    • 3.h. Public Speaking and Interviews
    • 3.i. Using Social Media to get Elected
    • 3.j. Using Facebook to get Elected
    • 3.k. Using Twitter to get Elected
    • 3.l. Using a Blog to get Elected
    • 3.m. Using Linkedin to get Elected
  • 4. The Election
    • 4.a. The Electoral Commission
    • 4.b. Election Expenses
    • 4.c. Signatories to support your Nomination as a Candidate
    • 4.d. Your Manifesto & Election Pledges
    • 4.e. Your Competition
    • 4.f. Election Agents
    • 4.g. The Opening of Postal Votes
    • 4.h. Election Day
    • 4.i. The Count
  • 5. Being a good Representative
    • 5.a. Ethics & Principles for Politics
    • 5.b. Make critical thinking your second nature
    • 5.c. Always know your stuff and come clean when you don't
    • 5.d. Make yourself available
    • 5.e. Respond to Communication
    • 5.f. If you want to be a good politician
    • 5.g. Always check the cap is screwed tight on the Tomato Ketchup
  • 6. Other Information & Support
    • 6.a. Setting up a new Political Party
    • 6.b. Joining a Political Party
    • 6.c. Getting Elected as an MP
    • 6.d. News & Information Sources worth following
    • 6.e. Links

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