Jordan Herrera: a case study in campaign infrastructure.
Herrera's primary win showed what happens when strategy, data, tools, and ground game are working from the same campaign machine.
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Jordan Herrera: a case study in campaign infrastructure.
A lean campaign, a better-funded opponent, Sapphire data, Sapphire tools, and disciplined ground-game execution. Read the post
Rural Organizing
No more underestimating rural districts.
HD-61 is showing what becomes possible when a rural campaign invests in people, shows up consistently, and refuses to accept outdated assumptions. Read the post
Campaign Launch
The first 10 things a campaign needs to figure out.
A practical launch checklist for candidates and teams trying to organize the brand, people, systems, goals, and public rollout before the campaign gets loud. Read the post
Fundraising
Why campaigns should stop treating call time like a calendar block.
Coming next: the list, ask, script, notes, pledge follow-up, and accountability behind call time.
Field
The difference between a field goal and a field program.
Coming next: how universe, turf, capacity, reporting, and staff rhythm turn goals into voter contact.
Monitoring
Campaigns need warning signals, not more alerts.
Coming next: practical monitoring for press, opponents, issues, list movement, and response decisions.
Supporters
The first 72 hours after someone signs up matter most.
Coming next: forms, tags, consent, welcome emails, SMS, and the next action after signup.