Campaigns and Elections

Candidates for public office run campaigns in order to convince voters that they are the best choice for that political office. The campaigns leading up to elections are an important part of the American electoral process. Using your prior knowledge about political campaigns and elections, consider the following questions. What do you think a candidate must do for a campaign to be successful? What mistakes might a candidate make that would cause his or her campaign to be unsuccessful? Do you believe campaigns are a necessary part of the electoral process?