NAHB’s Election Guidebook Program

Advocacy
Contact: Karl Eckhart
[email protected]
VP, State & Local Government Affairs
(202) 266-8319

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NAHB’s Election Guidebook Program is a self-paced online education module built for modern state and local campaigns. The program will help aspiring candidates create a disciplined, well-organized, and community-focused campaign that effectively mobilizes voters and sustains long-term civic engagement.

About the Election Guidebook Program

The Election Guidebook program covers the entire campaign lifecycle from assessing personal readiness and defining a clear message to building a data-driven strategy that balances time, people, and money. The guide emphasizes modern campaigning through a blend of traditional tactics (like door-to-door outreach and events) and digital tools (such as social media, data analytics, and targeted advertising), while also detailing fundraising, budgeting, voter outreach, and turnout strategies.