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Door knocking
Introduction (under 30 sec)
"Hi, my name is [NAME] with [ORG]. I'm out talking to neighbors about the upcoming election — do you have a quick moment?"Q1 — Awareness
"Have you heard of [CANDIDATE]?" — Determines how much background to give.Q2 — Support ID ⭐ most critical
"Are you planning on voting for [CANDIDATE]?"12345
4s and 5s — disengage and move on. A soft no can become a yes with the right issue bridge.
The ask — direct and specific
"Can we count on your vote for [CANDIDATE] on [DATE]?"Q3 — Voting plan
"How are you planning to vote?"VBMEVED
If they say no — bridge the issue
"What issue matters most to you right now?" Connect their answer to the campaign.Close
Collect name, address, email, cell. Leave literature. Offer QR code for VBM portal.Relational / personal network
Open with your story
"Hey [NAME] — it's [YOU]. I've been volunteering with [CAMPAIGN] because [personal reason]. I think you'd care about this too."Ask for a conversation
"Do you have 10 minutes this week to chat? I'd love to tell you more."If they say no
"That's okay — what issue matters most to you?" Bridge to campaign. A soft no can become a yes.If they commit
"Here's the link to request your mail ballot / find early voting. Can I follow up on [DATE] to confirm?"Support ID reference
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Strong support
Top priority for GOTV. Committed voter.
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Weak support
Leaning your way. Needs reinforcement. Include in GOTV.
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Undecided
Persuadable. Target with issue bridge.
4
Weak opposition
Unlikely. Don't spend time here.
5
Strong opposition
Will not vote for our candidate. Do not re-contact.
Campaign planning
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District analysis›
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Election laws›
Organizing strategy
Organizing life cycle›
Candidate development›
Field operations
GOTV phases›
Clipboard checklist›
Troubleshooting›
With Many Hands — Electoral Organizing
Based on Fundamentals of Electoral Organizing
by Tomás Garduño
Based on Fundamentals of Electoral Organizing
by Tomás Garduño
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CSV columns: Name, Relationship, Channel, Phone, Issues, Support ID, Voting Plan, Notes, Outreach Count, Last Contact