Nuts & Bolts: Inside a Democratic campaign—retention campaigns
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It’s another Saturday, so for those who tune in, welcome to the weekly diary discussing the Nuts & Bolts of a Democratic Campaign. If you’ve missed out, you can catch up anytime: Just visit our group or follow Nuts & Bolts Guide. We are all pNuts & Bolts: Inside a Democratic campaign—retention campaigns
It’s another Saturday, so for those who tune in, welcome to the weekly diary discussing the Nuts & Bolts of a Democratic Campaign. If you’ve missed out, you can catch up anytime: Just visit our group or follow Nuts & Bolts Guide. We are all pretty familiar with how elections work: We nominate candidates, those candidates express values, we decide between the candidates. What happens when the election you are voting in is not a race between two candidates, but a vote on retaining or firing a local or state judge? Retention elections are difficult: Voter participation in retention races is low, and the administration of the outcome can vary by state and region. A judge who isn’t retained could be replaced by appointment by a mayor, county commissioner, or governor; there might be an actual election. Because of the variance in application, it is difficult for activists to know what to do in a retention election. This week, I want to talk about how to use retention elections to build your own activism. Read more