| | "It's time to give back and it is time for Americans to close ranks." | John Kennedy Former State Representative 1980-1988 | | | | | WELCOME. We are happy to have you visit our website about running for public office. Whether you're trying to win a seat on the local school board or a term as Governor of Pennsylvania, running for office is something anyone can do! From deciding to run to getting on the ballot , PCN walks you through step-by-step and offers pointers on organizing your campaign committee and the election day process. Interviews with former legislators, campaign advisors and the Department of State give you a hands-on, inside look at how to run for office. So sit back, click around, and get a feel for what it takes to be a candidate for public office. We hope to see your name on the ballot for the 2008 election! |
Watch "How to Run for Office" | | | | | | | | This program is intended to provide a general overview regarding running for public office in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is not intended to be a complete and detailed guide to all of the statutory requirements related to running for office. For detailed information and official forms and instructions, please contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation at the Department of State, via email at ra-bcel@state.pa.us , or by telephone at 717-787-5280. For information about running for a local office, please contact your county board of elections. A link is available on this website under "Find your County." | Copyright 2007, PCN. How to Run for Office is a production of the Pennsylvania Cable Network | | |