Update on Threads
December 19, 2023: A lot has happened since Threads launched at the beginning of July 2023. Twitter became X and went total conspiracy-comfortable as a platform. In the last week noted and convicted conspiracist Alex Jones has been welcomed back on the platform. For many advertisers and major content accounts that was it, and they... Continue reading→
Threads and politicians
Per Lauren Irwin/Cronkite News: Here is how two Arizona politicians are using Threads "In his first post on Threads, Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Phoenix, reintroduced himself to constituents with a “refresher on what I’ve been fighting for & will continue fighting for.” Stanton, who has both professional and personal accounts, has posted about town hall meetings, Sky... Continue reading→
Is Twitter worth your time?
Update: July 31, 2023 - Twitter is now X and that's about all that can be said about Elon Musk and his ownership of the platform. Let's start by agreeing that we don't want to support Elon Musk. However, Twitter is used by millions of people every day. Here are a few reasons to take... Continue reading→
County candidates overview of forms to run for office
The county elections department has updated their website with information for potential candidates running for county-wide office as well as school boards and special districts. The summary page 2024 Candidate Resources has links to forms, and additional information. Before you run, be sure to review this page.
Creating your campaign committee
For candidates running for county offices including school boards. Once you have filed your Statement of Interest and started to collect signatures on your nomination petitions, you may need to create your campaign committee. Not all candidates form a committee. However according to Arizona election statute within 10 days after your campaign’s combined receipts and/or disbursements... Continue reading→
Creating a partisan nomination petition
Make sure you have the most recent PDF of the partisan nomination petition. This should be available on the Arizona Secretary of State’s website https://azsos.gov/elections/candidates. Note: As of publication date of this post the website is under “transition” to Secretary of State Fontes. Whatever that means. The PDF of the petition does not seem to... Continue reading→
Printing a blank nomination petitions
Once you have your filled in nomination petition (top portion) ready for circulation it's time to print copies. Two simple ways to accomplish this: print at your home or office using a inkjet or laser printer, or take it to a copy shop such as UPS store or Staples. Either way make sure you follow... Continue reading→
The power of Google Alerts
Using a google alert helps campaigns monitor and amplify a message. In this example simply posting to other social media stories from various sources will spread the message about Cochise County board of supervisors' actions. It only takes a couple of clicks and a few minutes!
How to use Google alerts
Candidates and campaign staff can use Google alerts to do "oppo research" on an opponent as well as keep abreast of issues in their district. All you need is a Google account and a few minutes to set up an alert. Alerts are sent to your email address. Make sure that you are logged into... Continue reading→