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Are you a politician or working on a political campaign and are looking to create a press release to support your campaign, cause, or party? You’ve come to the right place!
Political Campaign Press Release Info Center
This page contains:
- 9 different press release examples on political campaign-related topics
- 25 different ideas for topics you can write press releases about
- Press release writing and distribution training and resources
This page is part of a larger collection of press release examples from 20 different industries.
Political Campaign Press Release Examples
Example #1 – new candidate announcement:
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8 More Political Campaign Press Release Examples:
How to Write and Distribute a Political Press Release
Resources to help you write an amazing press release and distribute it to the right people to get publicity for your company, cause, or announcement.
What to Write a Press Release About
Need ideas for advertising and marketing topics you could write a press release about? Here are 25 ideas to get you started:
- Campaign launch event announcement
- Endorsements received from community leaders
- Debate recaps and key takeaways
- Fundraising milestones and campaign finance updates
- Voter registration initiatives and drives
- Town hall meetings and public forums
- Meetings with community organizations and leaders
- Participation in local parades, fairs, and festivals
- Campaign rallies and special guest appearances
- Addressing local concerns or incidents in the community
- Community service events and volunteer efforts
- Engaging with constituents through social media platforms
- Announcing campaign staff appointments and key advisers
- Celebrating local achievements or milestones
- Responding to a crisis or natural disaster in the region
- Holding a press conference on a pertinent issue
- Hosting roundtable discussions with experts and stakeholders
- Launching a campaign podcast or YouTube series
- Unveiling a new campaign slogan or branding
- Conducting a “listening tour” to hear from voters
- Announcing endorsements from political groups or unions
- Releasing a campaign advertisement or promotional video
- Participating in a charity event or fundraiser
- Celebrating and recognizing national or local holidays
- Hosting a campaign meet-and-greet or open house event
How to Write a Results-Generating Press Release
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Download a Free Press Release Template
We want to make writing your press releases easier, so have created fill-in-the-blank press release templates for you to use.
Download a free press release template in Microsoft Word format.
Download a free press release template in Google Docs format
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Learn how to write a results-generating release by following this step-by-step press release creation guide, showing you step-by-step how to:
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Include the right elements in your press release.
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Format your press release for best results.
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Write an attention-getting press release headline.
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Create your hook/lead and write in inverted-pyramid style.
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Include quotes appropriately in your press release.
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Close your press release with a call to action.
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Optimize your press release so it will show up in the search engines.
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Do a final edit to get even better results.
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Mickie Kennedy founded eReleases.com in 1998 after watching PR firms charge small businesses a $20,000 minimum for a single press release. For 27 years, he’s been closing that gap — distributing 150,000+ releases via Cision PR Newswire, serving 30,000+ clients including Manscaped, Squatty Potty, and 40+ Shark Tank brands, and generating $132M+ in earned media. A sought-after podcast guest and two-time Amazon bestselling author of Beginner’s Guide to Writing Powerful Press Releases and The PR Strategy Manifesto. Mickie holds an MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University. Based in Baltimore, MD. LinkedIn