Are you exploring a run for office? Wondering if politics is genuinely the right path for you?
This Workbook Module is all about self-discovery. With exercises, reflections, and practical tools, it helps you uncover your reason for running and make sure you’re ready for the task ahead.
Consider this the first step you need to take before running for office, helping you answer key questions like:
Why am I running?
What are my campaign values?
What problems do I want to solve?
How can I solve the problems I’m seeing?
Why grab just this module?
Sometimes you don’t need the full 35-page workbook — you just want to focus on one key area. This standalone chapter gives you everything from “Discover Your Why” in one place, so you can reflect on your motivations, clarify your campaign values, and start thinking about the problems you want to solve without flipping through the rest of the workbook.
This module is a standalone chapter from the full HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE: EXPLORING YOUR RUN workbook.
Are you exploring a run for office? Wondering if politics is genuinely the right path for you?
This Workbook Module is all about self-discovery. With exercises, reflections, and practical tools, it helps you uncover your reason for running and make sure you’re ready for the task ahead.
Consider this the first step you need to take before running for office, helping you answer key questions like:
Why am I running?
What are my campaign values?
What problems do I want to solve?
How can I solve the problems I’m seeing?
Why grab just this module?
Sometimes you don’t need the full 35-page workbook — you just want to focus on one key area. This standalone chapter gives you everything from “Discover Your Why” in one place, so you can reflect on your motivations, clarify your campaign values, and start thinking about the problems you want to solve without flipping through the rest of the workbook.
This module is a standalone chapter from the full HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE: EXPLORING YOUR RUN workbook.
Are you exploring a run for office? Wondering if politics is genuinely the right path for you?
This Workbook Module is all about self-discovery. With exercises, reflections, and practical tools, it helps you uncover your reason for running and make sure you’re ready for the task ahead.
Consider this the first step you need to take before running for office, helping you answer key questions like:
Why am I running?
What are my campaign values?
What problems do I want to solve?
How can I solve the problems I’m seeing?
Why grab just this module?
Sometimes you don’t need the full 35-page workbook — you just want to focus on one key area. This standalone chapter gives you everything from “Discover Your Why” in one place, so you can reflect on your motivations, clarify your campaign values, and start thinking about the problems you want to solve without flipping through the rest of the workbook.
This module is a standalone chapter from the full HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE: EXPLORING YOUR RUN workbook.
Are you exploring a run for office and want to understand the community you hope to serve?
This Workbook Module helps you map your community, identify key issues, and uncover where you can have the biggest impact. With exercises and reflections, it gives you the clarity and focus you need to take actionable steps toward a municipal council campaign.
In this module, you’ll explore:
Who makes up your community and what matters to them
The issues you can focus on as a candidate
How to prioritize your efforts and take meaningful action
Why grab just this module?
Sometimes you don’t need the full workbook — you just want to dive into understanding your community. This standalone chapter gives you everything from this chapter in one place, so you can reflect, strategize, and plan your next moves without flipping through the rest of the workbook.
This module is the second chapter of the HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE: EXPLORING YOUR RUN workbook.
Everything you need to explore your run, make confident decisions, and prepare for a successful campaign — all in one digital workbook.
Running for municipal office is exciting, meaningful, and yes — a little intimidating. That’s why I created this workbook: to help you explore the possibility, ask the right questions, and get organized before making any big commitments.
The 2026 edition is fully updated, with clearer guidance, new resources, and a brand-new chapter on protecting your peace — because running for office is serious work, and you deserve to feel good doing it.
What’s Inside:
Updated Guidance: Refreshed examples, links, and resources relevant to 2026.
New Chapter: Protecting your peace, including a worksheet to help you set healthy boundaries.
Bonus Audio: A reworked workshop in audio format, perfect for listening on the go.
Clear Explanations: Simplified, step-by-step guidance to take the guesswork out of early campaign decisions.
Practical Worksheets: Define your mission, map your community, and build your campaign team.
Why This Workbook Works:
Helps you make a confident decision to run
Breaks down complex campaign steps into simple, actionable exercises
Created by Amanda Kingsley Malo — educator, campaign veteran, and your personal guide through local politics
Format:
30+-page PDF
Instant download
Works on computer, tablet, or phone