Candidate Resources
Here are some resources to help your campaign be successful:
- Secretary of State: Candidate Information - Candidate forms, listings, guides, and more from the Indiana Secretary of State.
- A GUIDE to Getting Your Campaign Started! - This 8-page document was put together by a campaign manager that lives in Plainfield. She may be an excellent resource. Please review and let us know if you have any questions.
- Slack - Getting Connected - The Hendricks Co. Democrats use Slack for instant communication with our volunteers and candidates. It works on your phone and computer.
- HCDP: Submit Candidate Information - Complete this Google form so we can feature you on our candidates page and in our weekly newsletters.
- HCDP: Submit Candidate and Community Events - Complete this Google form if you have a public fundraiser or other democratically-minded community event that we can share
- National Democratic Training Committee - The NDTC has many free online courses to train Democrats at every level.
- Online Candidate Financial Assistance Application - Request funds from the Hendricks County Democratic Party for your campaign.
- Printable Candidate Financial Assistance Application - Alternative request form for financial support for your campaign.
Campaign Training Vidoes
- Orientation {VIDEO 47m] - The first in a series of training videos created for Democrats who are exploring running for office for the first time.
- Campaign Training Session 2 [VIDEO 54m]: Field Directors and Volunteer Coordinators with Kristen Self
- Campaign Training Session 4: Campaign Managers [VIDEO 60m]: Joining us is Mike Oles, a veteran campaign manager, to share what makes a good campaign manager.
- Campaign Training Session 5: Communications and Messaging {VIDEO 58m]: Margaret Wielenberg shares with us the communication and messaging strategies she used in her successful campaign in the 2024 election.
- Campaign Training Session 6: Treasurers [VIDEO 67m]: Retired CPA and experienced campaign and party treasurer Tim Anderson joins us for all of the ins and outs of managing campaign finances.
- Campaign Training Session 7: Fundraising Part II [VIDEO 42m]: Mary Klinkose shares her tips from a highly successful career in campaign fundraising.
- Campaign Training Session 8: Treasurers Part II [VIDEO: 109m]: 4th District Treasurer, Tim Anderson, leads another training session on campaign finance.
- Voter Outreach Strategies [VIDEO: 65m]: Voter Outreach Strategies
Thank you for stepping up to serve our community. While the responsibility of running your campaign is all yours, the Hendricks County Democratic Party will be happy to answer any questions and help where we can. Reach out anytime!
PC Resources
Here are some resources to help you be effective in your role as a Precinct Committeeman
Voter Resources
- IndianaVoters.in.gov - Indiana Government Voter Portal
- Hendricks County Election Office - Hendricks County Voter Resources
- Vote Hendricks County - "One-stop location for all things LOCAL GOVERNMENT!"
- Congressional Representative - Who represent us in the U.S. House of Representatives
