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Campaign and Elections Signature Assignment 1 (Unit 2): Campaign and Elections Paper
(3-5 pages)
Paper must be double spaced, with 12 point font and include section headers for each of
the paper sections noted below (Candidate, Campaign Message, Campaign Strategy,
Campaign Resources).
Objective: The objective of this assignment is for students to think critically about
effective political campaigns in Texas and understand both the personal and social
responsibility inherent in representative democracy.
Description of Assignment: You have been hired to be the campaign manager for a
candidate for Governor of the State of Texas. As campaign manager, you need to
develop the campaign plan based on the four of the five (do not worry about campaign
organization) components of a modern campaign discussed in the lecture notes. In your
paper, please address the following:
Candidate: A description of the qualifications (personal and professional) of the fictional
candidate you will be working for. Create the biography for your candidate, including
name, experience, history and characteristics (include political party) for your candidate.
(Unit 2 Written Lectures, Slide 22)
Campaign Message: Select one of the campaign messages in the notes and talk about
how it will be used in your campaign- it should be a good fit for the candidate you
describe. (Unit 2 Written Lectures, Slide 23)
Campaign Strategy: Explain what types of voters are likely to vote for you (based on
can

didate qualities and campaign message). (Unit 2, Written Lectures, Slide 24)
Campaign Resources: Explain what types of people are most likely to donate money to
and work in your campaign. (Unit 2, Written Lectures, Slide 24)
The paper should include subject headers (ie. Candidate, Campaign Message,
Campaign Strategy and Campaign Resources, etc.)Answer Preview…..The candidate for this campaign is James Rodriguez who is vying for the position of governor in the State of Texas. As the campaign manager, my role is to plan and coordinate the efforts of the campaign to come up with a successful run which will land the candidate the position he is vying. The campaign plan includes a brief overview of the candidate, campaign message, resources, and strategies. An effective campaign will strategically place the candidate to appeal to the highest number of voters in the state for a win. Therefore, using the reputation of Rodriguez, this campaign will be anchored on the candidate’s performance in public office and also his community roots in the state. Candidate. Born in Dallas, Texas, in 1964, politician James Rodriguez has committed most of his life to his home state. Having been born, schooled, and raised in Texas, James Rodriguez was always interested in politics and became student president in high school. This was the precedence of his political career. After graduating from North Dallas High School in 1980…………….APA 1035 words
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