How Do You Campaign For Student Council?
If you are considering a run for student council, you will need a strong and effective campaign plan. Schools take their political office selections very seriously. It is an opportunity to educate youth about the American political system using a hands-on approach. Students are chosen from each grade level to represent their class and some are also chosen to fulfill leadership positions such as president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Become known to as many of your classmates as possible. Winning in student council is often determined by how many student voters know your name or know who you are. Express to your voters how you plan to change the school for the better. Of course, there are a variety of school policies that are beyond your control, but smaller issues can usually be changed by persistent student council representatives. Hang up large signs and banners around the school. In the hallways, at the entrances and in the cafeteria are great places to hang campaign si
