Behind the Ballot: A Hands-On Guide to Candidate Research
- Elizabeth Clemons
- Aug 21
- 1 min read
Workshop Recording
Join research experts from Sunlight Research Center for a focused workshop that will show you how to thoroughly background state and local candidates without relying on expensive proprietary databases. After this session, you’ll be ready to conduct deep candidate research that helps voters understand who's asking for their vote.
Research foundations: Learn how to start candidate backgrounding using public records and free sources.
Using social media effectively: Use social media to find candidates’ previous public statements and public engagement.
Key candidate details: Understand how to find and verify essential information, such as educational history, to build a complete and accurate candidate profile.
Questions or comments about Sunlight's workshops and resources? Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@sunlightresearch.net.