Aug 22 2023
Jeff Ward, writer of "So You Want to Win a Local Election?" talks about Local Elections first aired 9/22/21
Welcome to The Sexy Politico Podcast with your host, Jackie! In a recent episode, Jackie had an engaging interview with Jeff Ward, a campaign manager and writer based in Illinois, about his book "So You Want to Win a Local Election?" In this insightful interview, Jeff shares his expertise on running for and winning local elections, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities that millennial candidates face in the age of social media.
Together, Jackie and Jeff delve into how social media has transformed the landscape of political campaigns, particularly for millennial candidates who have a larger social media presence and more experience with different platforms. They discuss the importance of understanding the local context, knowing where and what office you are running for, and why anyone should consider running for office in the first place.
If you're interested in learning more about Jeff Ward and his book "So You Want to Win a Local Election?" you can check out the links below. Jeff also has a Facebook page dedicated to his book, and you can find him on his personal websites as well.
So You Want to Win a Local Election:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HP6FB8Z/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Website: https://winalocalelection.com
So You Want to Win a Local Election Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/winalocalelection/?ref=page_internal
Jeff Ward's personal websites:
https://thefirstward.nethttps://forwardcom.me
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