Veterans Running for Office: Connecting with Voters
Connecting with voters is perhaps one of the most impactful ways to gauge the potential success of a campaign. It’s also a way to drum
Veterans Running for Office: Crafting Your Message
In the latest installment of our series of resources for veterans interested in running for office, we’ll go over some of the foundational concepts of
Veterans Running for Office: Recruitment of Support
So you’ve decided to make a run for office. As a veteran, the undertaking of a campaign holds a lot of clout and is widely
Want to Run for Office? Here’s Where to Start
Running for office is a form of “second service” that many veterans decide to serve after completing their time in the armed forces. While the
Two Veterans Ran Head-to-Head: Here’s What Happened
The 2018 special election for Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District was one closely watched by both parties. Pennsylvania, which was narrowly and surprisingly won by now-President
Is Now the Time? Running for Office as a Veteran
In recent decades, veteran representation in government positions has waned. This is due to a variety of reasons, many of which have to do with
Why Mayor Pete? Deconstructing the Veteran Appeal of Democratic Candidate Pete Buttigieg
As the field jockeying for position to win what is lining up to be one of the most dramatic Democratic nominations in recent memory, some
Are Veterans Seeing a Resurgence in Office?
The numbers of enlisted members of America’s military have been declining dramatically since the cessation of mandatory conscription after the Vietnam War. Now, fewer than
Starting Small: Why Local Office May Be the Best Entry Point for Veteran Candidates
Many veterans view serving in public office to be the ultimate option for a “second service”. And the feeling is mutual — veterans are usually
Top Resources for Veterans Running for Office
Running for office as a veteran is a long road, but with the right support and resources a veteran can successfully step into a new