Political Campaigns

TVW presents "How Does it Work? A Citizen's Guide to Democracy." Featuring interviews with campaign consultants and a former state senator, this episode looks at the nuts and bolts of political campaigns.

Discussion Topics:
- Why do people run for office?
- How does one file to run for office?
- When running for office, why is knocking on doors and getting out to talk to people so important?
- Why is raising money so important?
- How do candidates connect with voters?
- Why is it important to have thick skin when running for office?
- Why is it hard to get people to run for office?

Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens. 
www.teachwithtvw.org

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🎬 Check Out The Elections Explained Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBWucX8iFppclH0-m45HDcn&feature=shared

📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/

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Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos
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🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared

🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared

🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared

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Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs
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🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/

🙋On The Issues - Youth bring the questions to WA state leadership: https://teachwithtvw.wpenginepowered.com/on-the-issues/
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared

🙋TVW CONNECTS - WA students engage in live Q&A with political leaders and experts:
https://teachwithtvw.org/tvw-connects-civic-engagement/
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDiW4MWHmyTpjs3ZkvGfgo9&feature=shared

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TVW presents "How Does it Work? A Citizen's Guide to Democracy." Featuring interviews with campaign consultants and a former state senator, this episode looks at the nuts and bolts of political campaigns.

Discussion Topics:
- Why do people run for office?
- How does one file to run for office?
- When running for office, why is knocking on doors and getting out to talk to people so important?
- Why is raising money so important?
- How do candidates connect with voters?
- Why is it important to have thick skin when running for office?
- Why is it hard to get people to run for office?

Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens.
www.teachwithtvw.org

===========================

🎬 Check Out The Elections Explained Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBWucX8iFppclH0-m45HDcn&feature=shared

📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/

=======================================
Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos
=======================================
🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared

🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared

🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared

=======================================
Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs
=======================================

🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/

🙋On The Issues - Youth bring the questions to WA state leadership: https://teachwithtvw.wpenginepowered.com/on-the-issues/
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared

🙋TVW CONNECTS - WA students engage in live Q&A with political leaders and experts:
https://teachwithtvw.org/tvw-connects-civic-engagement/
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDiW4MWHmyTpjs3ZkvGfgo9&feature=shared

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Subscribe and Follow Teach With TVW
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➡YT: @teachwithtvw360
➡Web: https://www.teachwithtvw.org
➡FB: @Teach with TVW
➡IG: @TeachWithTVW
➡X: @TeachWithTVW
➡LI: @TeachWithTVW

QUESTION - Have a question about our lesson plans or online videos? Drop it in the comments!

#TEACHwithTVW #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS
#waleg #youthvoice #civics101 #participate #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov

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Overview:

Discover what it takes to run for public office in Washington state, from filing for candidacy and raising campaign funds to meeting voters and handling the pressures of public life. Featuring insights from former state senator Laura Loveland and political consultants, this video explores the personal motivations, challenges, and rewards of campaigning for office. Viewers learn how candidates connect with communities, build trust with voters, and navigate the realities of modern elections while strengthening democracy through civic participation and public service.

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