Workshop 3: Tracing Political Footprints: Investigating Candidates' Political Histories

Join Sunlight’s investigative research experts for a deep dive into the political pasts of state and local candidates and elected officials. This session will equip you with the tools to uncover a politician’s voting history, campaign involvement, public statements and policy positions. After this workshop, you’ll be ready to piece together political narratives that inform your audience about the background of politicians seeking to lead their community. 

• Following the political trail: Learn to trace past campaigns, election outcomes and endorsements through state and local resources.

• Legislative digging: Discover how to analyze a candidate’s policy record, including sponsored bills, voting history and committee activity.

• Public stances and affiliations: Use open records, news sources and public testimony to build a full picture of a candidate’s political identity.

And ... make sure to stick around for office hours after the workshop for in-depth demos and answers to your specific questions from the experts.​​

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