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Name *

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Phone *

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Home Address *

Having your address on file helps us identify what races you can run for in the region.

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Are you active on any of these social media platforms? *

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What policy issues are you most interested in addressing if elected to office? *

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Arts & Recreation Access

Budget & Finance

Economic Growth & Job Creation

Education

Energy Reliability

Environmental Sustainability

Goods Movement

Health & Aging

Housing Supply & Affordability

Public Safety

Transit Access

Safe & Reliable Water Supply

Social Equity

What components of running a political campaign make you most anxious? *

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Voter Contact

Fundraising

Time Management

Online Presence

Endorsements

Public Scrutiny

Knowledge of Policy Issues

Other

Do you have a specific elected office in mind? *

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Not yet, still exploring

City Council

School Board

County Office

Special District

State Legislature

Federal

Other

How would you describe your motivation to run for office?

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Civic duty

Family legacy

Re-election

Concern with current leadership / direction

Support for current leadership / direction

Other

How did you hear about Build the Bench? *

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Cost of enrollment is currently set at $500, would you like to discuss scholarship opportunities? *

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