Campaign Checklist

Have you...

Groundwork:

• Researched the campaigns and looked into:
  • Candidate’s stances on Darfur, including anything they may have said to the press?
  • Upcoming events in the area?
• Connected with your Regional Outreach Coordinator (ROC), Regional Advocacy Coordinator (RAC), and Regional Media Coordinator (RMC)?
• Connected with other STAND chapters, community groups, and other like-minded groups in your region?
• Connected with groups that are involved in the election?
• Registered to vote?

Advocacy & Events:

• Received a training session and/or materials on how to engage a candidate’s staff?
• Invited a candidate to speak at an event?
• Attended a candidate’s event and asked about Darfur during the Q&A?
• Submitted questions to a local debate?
• Met with campaign staff?
• Checked whether individual candidates’ investments are Sudan-free?

Media, Media, Media:

• Informed the media of events you’ve held?
• Lobbied editorial boards on the importance of Darfur and genocide as an election issue?
• Written an op-ed or letter to the editor?
• Reached out to your school paper?