Monday, August 12, 2024

From Ballotpedia: Presidential election key staffers, 2024

Who is running the campaign for the people running for president?

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For Kamala Harris: Click here.
For Donald Trump: Click here.

From Ballotpedia: What is a campaign staff?

Campaign staff plays an important role in presidential elections. The makeup of a candidate's staff can signal the strength of their support from influential party activists and whether they are aligning with a particular faction or group within the party. Eric Appleman of Democracy in Action describes candidates' efforts to hire staffers as a "race for talent, both nationally and in key early states." He adds, "The goal is to assemble a team of top talent that can work together effectively to mobilize resources, boost the candidate and his or her message, and ultimately secure the party's nomination."

Presidential candidates will typically have a national staff, which is overseen by a
- campaign manager and assisted by
- political consultants,
- senior advisors,
- professional polling firms, and
- key stakeholders such as
- - interest group leaders and
- - major financial supporters.

They also build organizations in individual states that are overseen by state directors and staffed by - party activists and
- political professionals well-versed in the particular politics of the area. Candidates often appoint elected officials and other important figures in their party's coalition as chairs of their national campaign and state-level campaigns.

Dear ChatGPT: What is a campaign staffer?

A campaign staffer is someone who works on a political campaign, helping to manage various aspects of the campaign's operation. Their roles can vary widely, depending on the size and scope of the campaign, but generally include tasks like
- organizing events
- managing communications
- conducting outreach to voters
- handling social media
- coordinating logistics.

In larger campaigns, staffers might have specific titles and responsibilities, such as
- field organizers who work on voter outreach,
- communications directors who handle media relations, or
- finance directors who manage fundraising efforts.

In smaller campaigns, staffers might wear multiple hats and take on a variety of tasks. Essentially, their goal is to support the candidate and help ensure the campaign runs smoothly and effectively.