How to Host a Political House Party

Hosting a political house party is a great way to get involved with a campaign.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Voter registration forms
• Campaign posters, buttons and literature
• Television
• DVD player

1. Choose a date for your house party. Many house parties are held during televised debates. Alternatively, you can contact your local campaign headquarters and arrange for a conference call from your candidate or campaign manager. This will provide a focus for your party. Don't forget to ask for campaign materials like posters, bumper stickers and buttons.

2. Once you have decided on a date and secured materials for your party, begin publicizing your party. For a smaller party, invite friends and family that share your political views, and ask them to bring a friend. For a larger party, contact campaign headquarters and ask to have your party and contact information featured on the campaign calendar and website.

3. On the day of your party, place yard signs in your yard so newcomers will be able to find you. If you are having your party on the night of a debate, have your TV tuned to the debate. If there is no debate, have a DVD of your candidates speeches playing when guests arrive.

4. Give each guest a button or bumper sticker on upon arrival.

5. Once most of your guests have arrived, give a small speech about the candidate and explaining why you think the candidate is deserving of their vote. Invite anyone that has not registered to vote to the voter registration table.

6. After the debate or conference call, if those are your focal point, invite guests to ask questions and discuss the event.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't forget to get names and addresses for all guests. Turn these names over to campaign headquarters for follow-up.
• Return voter registration forms to the appropriate office.
• Take pictures during your house party for inclusion on the candidate's website.