How to Find a Local Conservative Group

You can be a conservative Republican or a conservative Democrat.

Conservative groups are concerned with many different areas of life, in both the social and political arenas. For those wishing to participate in conservative political or social activity, the best place to start is with local groups--those who can make the biggest difference where you live. It only takes a little searching to find the right group for you.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet
• Telephone
• Phone directory

Instructions

1. 

   Check Republican Party headquarters.

   Call or email your local Republican Party headquarters. "Conservative" and "Republican" are not the same thing, but there is often considerable overlap between them. If you are interested in supporting conservative political candidates, your city or county branch of the Republican Party is a good place to start.

2. Do an Internet search for "Tea Party + Your City." The Tea Party is not a political party or organized group. Rather, it's a grassroots movement made up of conservative citizens. If you are interested in political advocacy for conservative causes, just do an Internet search for "tea party" and "your city/county." You will find several different grassroots groups along with their schedules and meeting agendas.

3. Call local churches. Not all churches are conservative yet some are. In many cases, the same people are members of churches and conservative political or social activist groups. A quick call to a pastor or church secretary may garner you information about conservative groups that meet in your area.

4. Do an Internet search for "conservative organizations." This will help you find groups based on your particular conservative interests, including military support, gun rights, pro-life, pro-marriage, media bias, smaller government, lower taxes, philanthropy, business, or other conservative issues. National sites will link to local branches.

Tips & Warnings

• Even if you tend to support Republican candidates, make sure to become familiar with all candidates' positions on the issues.

• Do your research; conservatives are a diverse lot, so make sure any organization you join truly represents your beliefs.

References

• Springfield 912ers
• Republican Party on the Issues
• Politico: Politics, Political News
• "Slate" Magazine: News and Politics

Resources

• SourceWatch.org