Part IV: Candidate Forums

Communications

Candidate Communication

• What Candidates Can Expect

• Forum Info for Candidates

• Tips for Communicating with Candidates

• Sample “Save the Date” to Candidates

• Sample Invitation to Candidates

• Forum Rules and Procedures for Candidates

Publicity & Media Communication

• Publicity Checklist

• Press Release Sample #1 – Single Event

• Press Release Sample #2 – Confirmed Speakers

• Press Release Sample #3 – Multiple Events

• Reasons to Print a Program and Sample Program

• If you would like your upcoming forums/events on the LWVMN and Vote411.org calendars, submit the event details through this form. Then email your recordings (if applicable) to vote411@lwvmn.org.

Graphics

• Event Flyer Templates

  • Coming soon!

• Logos and Branding

  • Local League logos

  • Fonts, brand standards and colors (under “Branding” section)

• Name Placards

  • If you wish to print your own (cardstock recommended):

    • “Candidate Name” with logo

    • “Reserved for Media” – for chair seat or back

  • If you wish to use with the pre-printed logo placards ordered from the state office:

    • “Candidate Name” without logo

    • “Reserved” without logo

• Other Signs

  • Media Camera Area

  • Co-Sponsor – text and logo – sample only, customize for your event

  • Co-Sponsor – logo only – sample only, customize for your event

• Name Tags

  • LWV members (2x4)

• Directional Signs

  • Left arrow

  • Right arrow

  • Up arrow

  • Down arrow