How to Run for Political Office 2007:
A Campaign Manual for Pennsylvania Candidates
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Important Note about Government Employees and Politics
Many people think that in order to be a public official you have to have an Ivy League education, a background in politics, and/or have family ties to the current political system. Well, The Committee of Seventy's revised and updated manual, "How To Run For Office" will show you that's just not so. Pennsylvanians who wish to participate in the political system, who desire good government, and who do not feel that they are adequately represented by their elected officials should run for office!
PLEASE NOTE: This manual intended for state-wide use. Philadelphia is often used as an example for specific locally-based election issues, but the Pennsylvania election laws referenced in this manual apply to all counties. The Philadelphia examples are intended help raise awareness and provide context for local procedures. Please be aware that if you are running a city and/or county-level campaign, you must consult your municipality’s local rules, as well as your local county board of elections for area-specific procedures and regulations. ALL LAWS CITED IN THIS MANUAL ARE CURRENT AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2005.
We try to be as accurate and up to date as possible. If you encounter an error in this publication, have any suggestions about content, or become aware of a change in election law or practice in Pennsylvania, please contact , at or 215-557-3600, ext. 104.
Special thanks to law intern Marissa Parker, Temple University Beasley School of Law Class of 2007, for all of the work she contributed to revising and expanding this publication.
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