Campaign Strategies

  • Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone. I recommend handouts because it’s a really fun and easy way to start a conversation with someone. Sometimes you approach a group of people that want to hear all about your campaign, use that opportunity to meet new people and spread your platform. Other times, people just want your 30 second “Elevator Pitch,” have a few sentences prepared that you can use to quickly pitch yourself to one of your peers. 

Here’s an example of what this conversation could look like

“Hey guys, have you voted in student government elections yet? (No) Well, my name is Chase Prevett, and I’m running for the office of SGA President. I’ve been a student government officer for two years now, during that time I have been committed to making Windermere High the best place it can be for its student body. As SGA President, I want to work on making a stronger voice for our students, by allowing them to provide feedback to me, and then taking that to our Principal. I hope I can count on yall’s vote!”

Campaign Advice!

Campaigning is one of the most fun and rewarding parts of student leadership. It’s your opportunity to showcase why you're the best candidate for the job, so have fun with it!

Campaign Materials!

  • One strategy that I loved was making a theme around my campaign. I’ve had campaigns with and without a theme, and while it’s completely optional, having one can make your campaign a lot more fun and memorable. My favorite campaign was for treasurer, where I had a money-themed campaign and printed dollar and coin posters with my face on them. (Take a Look!)

  • Utilize Social Media–for every one of your campaigns, you should be posting online too! Whenever I campaigned, I sent a digital poster to all of my friends on Snapchat and asked everyone to repost it to spread the word. For one of my campaigns, I made a designated campaign Instagram account, where we posted speeches, funny skits, and shared why we were the best candidates for the job!

  • My favorite thing to do every year was to pass out handouts. During my treasurer campaign, I mentioned, I printed out dollar bills onto business cards that I had photoshopped my face onto, and they were a total hit at school! Make sure you include your name, the position you're running for, and if your vote is online, throw a QR code on it that leads to the voting page.

  • There are multiple ways to make your campaign materials. For any posters or fliers, you can never go wrong with some handmade gems; however, if producing in bulk, I recommend printing either through your school or a local business. I’ve found Staples to be my favorite option, really reliable, extremely fast, and the best cost I could find. For any large-sized banners, use a cheap bedsheet and get painting.