Tracing Political Footprints: Investigating Candidates' Political Histories
- Elizabeth Clemons
- Sep 4
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 9
Workshop Recording
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.
Campaign finances: Explore sources for finding and organizing information on a candidate's campaign finances.
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.
Questions or comments about Sunlight's workshops and resources? Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@sunlightresearch.net.