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<p>Created page with &quot;THIS IS A DRAFT DOCUMENT == Background == Most towns have elections in the first half of the year. Each town sets its own election schedule. The earliest town election is in February, the latest in June, but most are between March and May. Nominations papers are often due 6 weeks before. City elections are November 2nd, 2027. Nomination papers for legislative offices are available in April-June. == Objectives == Identify and train our candidates for the 2027 electio...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>THIS IS A DRAFT DOCUMENT<br /> <br /> == Background ==<br /> <br /> Most towns have elections in the first half of the year. Each town sets its own election schedule. The earliest town election is in February, the latest in June, but most are between March and May. Nominations papers are often due 6 weeks before.<br /> <br /> City elections are November 2nd, 2027. Nomination papers for legislative offices are available in April-June.<br /> <br /> == Objectives ==<br /> <br /> Identify and train our candidates for the 2027 elections. Help them to:<br /> <br /> * setup their campaign<br /> * identify and train their campaign staff<br /> * identify and train volunteers<br /> * get on the ballot<br /> * fundraise<br /> * identify supporters<br /> * get supporters to the polls (GOTV)<br /> <br /> == Strategy ==<br /> <br /> We will contact all potential Pirate candidates and encourage them to choose a campaign that will have the highest degree of success based on their available time.<br /> <br /> There will be three types of campaigns:<br /> <br /> # Those that identify supporters and get them to the polls<br /> # Those that organize campaign events (standouts, etc.)<br /> # Those that meet the minimum requirements:<br /> ## get on the ballot<br /> ## meet with media to talk about their campaign<br /> ## attend any debates<br /> <br /> If we can, we will focus on clustering candidates in areas with larger Pirate support.<br /> <br /> == Time line ==<br /> <br /> 2026<br /> <br /> * July - Call potential organizers<br /> * Aug/Sep. - Organize local meetings<br /> * Sep/Oct. - Select dates for regional How to Run trainings<br /> * Oct/Nov. - Call candidates<br /> * Nov/Dev. - Hold regional How to Run trainings<br /> * 2026/11/30 - 1st town nom papers available<br /> * December - Have identified all candidates<br /> * December - Mail all voters<br /> <br /> 2026<br /> <br /> * February - Write a how to govern guide/webpage - A pirates guide to local government<br /> * March - Wrap up any candidate trainings needed<br /> * Tuesday, 2027/11/02 - City Elections<br /> <br /> == Documents we need ==<br /> <br /> * Updated organizer guide<br /> ** ... which gives anyone who reads it our strategy, why we chose this strategy and how they fit into that strategy;<br /> ** mentions the three pirate rule (define better) and how it fits into the strategy;<br /> ** links to our volunteer/organizer sign up sheet.<br /> * Updated How to Run for Office guide<br /> ** How-To Videos<br /> * How to govern guide - A pirates guide to local government include links to:<br /> ** what can the office do<br /> ** Massachusetts local government guide<br /> ** guide to town meeting - state/election doc<br /> ** our local government / town FAQ<br /> ** Steve videos<br /> * Pirate Vision<br /> <br /> == Open questions ==<br /> <br /> == Closed questions ==<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> <br /> https://runforsomething.net/<br /> <br /> third party candidate training<br /> <br /> == Notes ==</div>

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