RUN FOR OFFICE
Become an Alliance Party Candidate
For Independent Thinkers Ready to Lead – Whether It's Your First Campaign or Your Fifth
FIRST TIME HERE?
You don't have to be a politician to make a difference – just someone who cares and is ready to serve. Takes just a minute. Let us know you're interested and we'll follow up.
If you’re curious but not ready to fill out the full questionnaire, just start here.
READY TO GO?
Explore what campaigning really involves — from filing to fundraising to making a difference in your community. If you're serious about running – or already know the ropes – go straight to the Candidate Questionnaire.
Your journey starts here. This is our way of getting to know you and how we can support your run for office. It's not a test. It's a Conversation.
Quick Interest Form
Learn What It Takes to Run
Running for office is one of the most meaningful—and challenging—things you can do for your community.
It will take time, energy, and commitment. You’ll need to build a core team to help with:
- ⦿ Knocking on doors and connecting with voters face to face
- ⦿ Scheduling meetups, town halls, or rallies to share your message
- ⦿ Putting up signs and managing your local visibility
- ⦿ Fundraising, from grassroots donations to supporter events
- ⦿ Getting on the ballot — which may require paid petition-gatherers, legal paperwork, and meeting signature thresholds
You don’t need to have all of this figured out today. That’s what we’re here for. But it’s important to understand that running a successful campaign requires people power, strategic effort, and the ability to raise enough funds to meet your goals.
If you're ready to lead and willing to put in the work, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Your Path To Candidacy
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Raise Your Hand | Fill out the Quick Interest Form to let us know you're curious. |
| 2. Candidate Questionnaire | Fill out our Candidate Questionnaire form to help us understand your goals and background. |
| 3. Exploratory Call | We'll chat and find the right fit for your candidacy. |
| 4. Ballot Planning Help | We help you with state-specific rules and paperwork. |
| 5. Campaign Launch Support | Get strategic help: messaging, training, outreach tools, and more. |
STEP 1: Raise Your Hand
If you're curious but not ready to fill out the full questionnaire, just start here:
This takes 2 minutes and lets us know you'd like to learn more. We'll follow up with next steps and support.
STEP 2: Candidate Questionnaire
If you're ready to explore the process seriously, please complete the full Candidate Questionnaire. This is not a test — it's the start of a conversation.
STEP 3: Exploratory Call
We'll schedule a call to learn more about you, your goals, and what kind of office might be the best fit.
STEP 4: Understanding State Requirements
Each state has different deadlines and requirements for getting on the ballot. You don't need to have it all figured out — we'll help you navigate:
- ⦿ National Association of Secretaries of State – Start here to connect to your state election office.
- ⦿ Ballot Access Rules (Ballotpedia) – Research requirements by office and state
- ⦿ Or contact us directly and we'll help you find what you need.
- ⦿ Harvard Law School -Guide to working on political campaigns
STEP 5: Support, Training & Launch
If we move forward together, you'll receive resources and strategic support — including campaign messaging, communications coaching, digital outreach, and more.
Tools & Support We Provide
- ⦿ Messaging & branding
- ⦿ Grassroots organizing tools
- ⦿ Communications & media coaching
- ⦿ Digital outreach strategy
- ⦿ Volunteer mobilization
Why Run with the Alliance Party?
We're not in this to build careers. We're here to rebuild trust.
We value ethics, solutions, unity, and people over partisanship.
If that sounds like your kind of politics — welcome home.
What You'll Need to Share
(Part of the Candidate Questionnaire)
- ⦿ Your story and background
- ⦿ The office you're considering
- ⦿ Your values and vision
- ⦿ Community issues you care about
- ⦿ Your readiness and support network
Candidate Questionnaire
We know the first step can be the hardest — that’s why we’re here to walk it with you. Whether this is your first campaign or your fifth, we’re honored you’re considering this path.