Grassroots Campaigning 9/17/2026

Section 6

Signs

One of the main goals of a successful door is to have them agree to put up a sign especially if it is a good corner lot with traffic. Getting them across the street from the opposing candidate is extremely petty, but a worthy goal. Make sure to note the address for future campaigns so we can put signs at that address again and again. Signs are very effective at not only increasing name recognition, but changing the mood of a community. Since Republicans in many neighborhoods often feel like the Red Headed stepchild having a neighborhood filled with Republican signs can give that neighborhood and town a Conservative atmosphere even if it is not.

When you see the town covered with signs it makes the other neighbors more likely to put signs up themselves. It can also dishearten the opposition if they have to drive through or knock doors in those neighborhoods. We believe one of the reasons State Senate Leader Devlin wasted the million dollars on his race is we surrounded his house with Mary Kramer signs. He eventually gave up his leadership for not using the campaign funds efficiently. Signs literally change the attitude of a town so put them up liberally which is the only liberal thing you should do. Ideally those voters who don’t pay attention and are not sure who to vote for will remember the signs and vote those names.

The best strategy for a town that has already been mapped is to get your signs out at the previous locations first to cover the town and then do your canvassing. You will knock doors from then on with lists that include your high rated Republicans to generate more sign locations and volunteers. Once you find someone who is passionate about their politics it is an easy transition to letting them know you are looking for sign locations and would they mind if we put one in their yard. You of course need to get their location, phone and email info to get them into the map. Your goal is to have a couple signs on each block to completely cover the town.

When you go back through after the signs have been sitting for a couple weeks the resistance for new signs is nonexistent making for more signs and more volunteers and votes.

Section 7

Volunteers

The volunteer is the heart of the campaign. We ask the people to help us a little or a lot it all adds up. If you can consistently have between 5 and 15 people knocking doors you can cover huge numbers of houses and really make a difference. We ask the people to come out one night and if they like the experience to come out one night a week for 2 hours. The PCPs of course should go out every night if possible.

Some volunteers will make phone calls, stuff envelopes, run computer or whatever their talents provide. We need to develop their skills and bring them to the table. The great thing about Republicans is we are the skilled people so we can have volunteers provide their skills for the campaign whether it is data entry or generation or wherever they can help. If we can find graphic artists to make flyers to hand out it would save our candidates valuable dollars. Sign makers would be ideal as well as those who can generate lists and walking maps. It is up to the Captains to find out what skills the volunteers have and get them involved in the campaign. The more skills we can identify and use the better and more effective our campaigns will become.

A huge advantage to developing your volunteers is to minimize the cost of the campaign. Being fiscally conservative should be a goal in not only our way of governing but also campaigning. Instead of raising money for TV commercials our candidates can go Old School making an example of how to effectively campaign with a minimal amount of money. The added benefit is minimizing our candidate’s exposure to campaign favors while getting to know your town in a way you never imagined.

Here is an example of the volunteer slips we used:

Take Back Oregon

If you are looking for something to do to make a difference in this Country, starting with Tualatin we need Volunteers like you. 

We need people willing to stand up and make a difference:Call Ben Franklin 555-555-5555   email 1234@TeaParty.com

Yard Sign____

Making Phone Calls ____

Write Letters to Editor/Blog _____

Knocking Doors for Candidates Mon Wed Th 6:30-8:30_____

Donate $50 to a Candidate_____

Other skills for the campaign ____________________________________

Name_________________________                    Address______________________________

Phone Number______________________         

Email _______________________