How to Run for President

Win the Presidential Election and You Could Live in this Colonial Mansion

Sometimes it seems like they’ll let anyone run for President. Well, in a way that’s true. If you’d like to run for president, follow these simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• A desktop printer
• A Blue or black ink pen
• An envelope
• US postage stamp

Instructions

Running for President

1. If you’d like to organize a fund raising group for your candidacy, the Federal Election Commission requires a Statement of Organization and documentation for certain donations.

2. You’re not considered a candidate until your expenses or campaign fund donations have exceeded $5,000

3. 15 days after that happens, you can turn in an official Statement of Candidacy form (FEC form 2). Don’t worry, it isn’t a difficult form, it only has 9 lines on it.

4. That’s it--you’re running. Now it’s time to hit the campaign trail. Good luck to you.

5. If you'd like to win the election you might want to get the support of the Democrats or the Republicans, the United States' two most prominent political parties.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you use your best handwriting on the Statement of Candidacy form.

• You are responsible for your campaign funds.

Resources

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