The 2026 Political Campaign Playbook
How to Run for Local Office and Win as an Independent
Get insights from thousands of winning campaigns
Whether you’re running for mayor, city council, or another office, a strong campaign strategy is essential for winning your election. We’ve compiled insights from 13,000+ winning Independent campaigns, plus wisdom from our team’s 100+ years of combined experience running political campaigns. It’s all yours in our free playbook.
Take a look inside the playbook
Chapter 1: Deciding to Run
Chapter 2: Getting on the Ballot
Chapter 3: Laying the Groundwork
Chapter 4: Launching Your Campaign
Chapter 5: Connecting with Voters
Chapter 6: Getting Out the Vote