Run For Office
There are well over 200 elected positions in Okanogan county including Cemetery Boards, Hospital Boards, Fire Districts, Parks and Rec boards, School boards, Mayors, Town Councils and County officials. And don’t forget our State Legislature District 7. We need to have voices to represent us in all of these positions – voices who will speak up for those who have often felt unheard. To search for offices that are up for election by year and county, click here. Choose Okanogan County, and the year you are interested in.
The majority of these races are uncontested year after year (often there are positions with NOBODY running), and our democracy suffers because of it. When incumbents have opponents, it makes them talk about issues. They are forced to explain why they voted the way they did, and we are all better informed as a result.
The majority of these races are uncontested year after year (often there are positions with NOBODY running), and our democracy suffers because of it. When incumbents have opponents, it makes them talk about issues. They are forced to explain why they voted the way they did, and we are all better informed as a result.
Running for office can seem like a daunting task, but the truth is that many people have done it before. We have consulted with some of these people who have shared their experience, and put together a comprehensive guide for candidates, and those who want to play more of a supporting role in a campaign. To get a copy of our guide, please contact the local party chair HERE.
CANDIDATE TRAINING
There are a lot of excellent training programs for candidates and campaign staff. We recommend starting with a FREE on-line program that you can do at your own pace. It is run by the National Democratic Training Center, and there is no commitment. With courses that cover fundraising, field, communications, digital strategy, campaign leadership, budget and time management it is a one-stop place to learn how to run a winning campaign.
Our State Party also has a training program called Rise and Run. You can sign up for that HERE.
The document posted below is a list of all the local jurisdictions with elected officials including the number of voters in each jurisdiction, the length of the term, and which election cycle it is in. Note that except for the county offices, all of the others are non-partisan races.
CANDIDATE TRAINING
There are a lot of excellent training programs for candidates and campaign staff. We recommend starting with a FREE on-line program that you can do at your own pace. It is run by the National Democratic Training Center, and there is no commitment. With courses that cover fundraising, field, communications, digital strategy, campaign leadership, budget and time management it is a one-stop place to learn how to run a winning campaign.
Our State Party also has a training program called Rise and Run. You can sign up for that HERE.
The document posted below is a list of all the local jurisdictions with elected officials including the number of voters in each jurisdiction, the length of the term, and which election cycle it is in. Note that except for the county offices, all of the others are non-partisan races.
