Welcome to the hub for all things related to engaging with local elections as a bicycle advocacy organization. This guide is designed to help you navigate the complexities of election season, from understanding the rules of nonpartisanship to effectively communicating with candidates and the public.

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Getting Started

• Why Engage in Elections?
• Staying Nonpartisan: A Guide
• Tracking the Election
• Setting Goals and Measuring Success

Strategy & Planning

• Working with Coalition Partners
• Volunteer Recruitment and Management
• Voter Registration and Get-Out-the-Vote (GOTV)

Candidate Questionnaires

• How to Write an Effective Candidate Questionnaire
• Distributing and Publicizing Your Questionnaire

Creating Content

• Hosting a Candidate Podcast or Video Interview
• Creating Short-Form Video Content

Candidate Rides

• Strategic vs. Community Rides
• How to Host a Strategic Infrastructure Ride
• How to Organize a Large Community Ride-Along
• Universal Safety and Logistics for Candidate Rides

Candidate Events

• The Classic Candidate Forum
• Hosting a Casual Meet-and-Greet
• The Community Give-Back
• Thinking Outside the Box

Post-Event and Promotion

• Promoting Your Election Events
• After the Event
• From Campaigning to Governing: Post-Election Advocacy

Advanced Strategy

• "What If?" - A Troubleshooting Guide
• Engaging on Ballot Measures

Support Materials

• Candidate Information Tracker Spreadsheet
• Election Project Plan Template
• Simple Budget Template
• Volunteer Roles Signup Sheet