Create an Impactful Election Manifesto: Step-by-Step Guide
Dive into the world of election manifestos with this comprehensive workshop guide. Learn how to define your platform, craft an effective manifesto, and campaign for success. Understand the importance of student-led elections and the timeline involved. Discover the key elements of running in an election, defining your platform, and making your voice heard on important issues. Get ready to make a difference and stand out as a candidate in the upcoming elections!
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How to write a Manifesto Elections Workshop
Whats on the agenda? Overview of what the elections are Defining your platform What is a manifesto? Guidance on making an effective manifesto Campaigning on your manifesto
What are the Elections? Strath Union is a student-led organisation. Each year, we elect the leadership from our student body Why? To ensure that everything we do is student led To set the direction of the Union based on student opinion To allow students to decide what the Union works on To see what the big student issues are To keep the Union s work relevant
Elections Timeline Nominations Period Campaigning Period Voting Period Results Monday 6th March 12:00 Thursday 9th March (Time TBC) Open Tuesday 24th January, 12:00 Online campaigning from close of nominations Thursday 9th March 12:00 Close Tuesday 21st February, 12:00 Physical campaigning from Thursday 2nd March
What does running mean? 1.Putting yourself forward in an election 2.Creating a platform on which to run 3.Planning your campaign 4.Persuading people to vote for you 5.(Maybe) getting elected!
Defining your platform What do you want to achieve? The best candidates have a clear, consistent message What makes you stand out? Slogan one sentence that summarises what you are about as a candidate Consider what campaigns/messages you ve seen recently
Which is a better point? I want to raise awareness of mental health services I will lobby the University to increase the number of counsellors on campus
What is a manifesto? a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate. It is not your CV or an application form. It s not just whyyou d like to position, but also what you intend to do if you are elected.
(Some) issues currently affecting students Cost of education and living Unpredictable economy and future prospects Travel and commutting Climate change Pressure of working and studying Housing Lack of access and poor treatment by letting agents Equality and Inclusion Anything else? e.g. Trans students rights and support Mental Health provision and support Disruption to learning
Good practice Think about what you want to change Be SMART about it Manifesto points can be positive! Do some research Think about your audience This will be different depending on what role you re going for You can expand on your manifesto points outside of your manifesto Three to five manifesto points is plenty! Keep it short and sweet!
So youre running! What now? Submit your nomination! Create your manifesto Gather a campaigns team Start planning your campaign!
Any questions? Get in touch with the Voice Team - drop us a line at strathunion.dem@strath.ac.uk Loads of information at strathunion.com/elections
