School of Professional Studies
Date of Award
5-2023
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Department
School of Professional Studies
Chief Instructor
Mary M Piecewicz, MBA, MSPC, PMP
Keywords
local campaign, city government, under represented communities, kitchen cabinet, campaign strategies
Abstract
Running for public office is a massive undertaking that is often inaccessible to marginalized groups of people including women, people of color, low income folks and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. These people, especially when they are first time candidates, face barriers that range from lack of finances to gatekeeping. Communities benefit when residents are represented by a diverse range of elected officials, as they bring unique perspectives, lived experiences and opinions to the table. This capstone will provide an overview of strategy, guidelines to follow and basic tools that are needed to run for office to assist first time candidates in their run for public office
Recommended Citation
Pacillo, Jenny, "Working to Elect Under-Represented Groups in Public Office" (2023). School of Professional Studies. 16.
https://commons.clarku.edu/graduate_school_professional_studies/16
Worcester
Yes