<p>I'm running for student body vp (who ascends to presidency as a senior.) I'm running against the most popular girl in our class. I legitimately do not want her to win not just because I'm running but because of her brand of leadership. On a spectrum she's closer to dictatorship and I'm closer to extreme democracy, every opinion counts, controlled anarchy haha. So basically she's extremely popular; but some people don't want her because she's over controlling. Me, well I'm decently popular but not as much so as her, but some people don't want me because they think I'm reckless.</p>
<p>So basically how do I win this. I feel like lots of people have expressed support for me because of dislike for her. Im gonna do stickers, go around introducing myself to everyone, posters, facebook posts, etc. what other tips do you guys have? Elections are Tuesday at lunch. So I (and her since neither off us have officially started) have 1.5 days to campaign.</p>
<p>If you understand that you will effectively carry out a wanted democracy instead of your opponents dictatorship, express that to your peers. Tell people how you think a student government should be ran and how you will appropriately carry out the needs of the student body. There is no need to directly attack your opposition; just make sure you inform student body that you are the person for the job.</p>
<p>Yeah that’s what I need to do. It’s just hard to express that without bashing her (she is still my friend.) in general people love her, but people who have experienced things that she has been in charge of are scrambling around trying to get me elected.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter how good of a candidate you are. The unfortunate aspect of elections with voters our age is that victory is ALWAYS the result of being the funniest, hottest or coolest candidate. You need to appeal on a personal level to people because they do not care one bit about your politics. </p>
<p>Be confident. Be funny. Be likeable. Speak confidently if you have to give speeches. Don’t talk about your academic accomplishments. Align yourself with voting blocs; if you have one friend involved in an activity, ask him to help you get votes from the entire team.</p>
<p>^thats how I’ve been running this so far. Just trying to entertain everyone, and get friends in groups to campaign for me. I have been likable. The problem is that lots of people have started see me as “Oh this guy’s cool and funny, but I cant see him taking Student govt seriously.” I guess I need to find a medium.</p>
<p>edit: and would like to point out that it isnt a complete popularity contest here. Our last three VPs (and therefore presidents) were as follows:
Class of 2012-Gay
Class of 2013- Anti social extremely introverted but outspoken valedictorian
2014- Most socially awkward girl I have met in my life</p>
<p>Nothing wrong with anyone of them but just saying, they aren’t stereotypical homecoming king/queen types</p>
<p>Wait not to be off-topic, but Class Presidents at your school actually do stuff? At my school I don’t even know who is my class president, and I’m pretty sure he hasn’t done anything… They’re pretty much just there, but completely irrelevant to the student’s lives…</p>
<p>See: HateBeinSober
Except that rings true for all elections, even for the US Presidency. Well, those also depend on the state of the economy at the time, but it’s essentially that and your personal appeal.
Yay democracy.</p>
<p>If she’s one of the “nice populars” who actually talks to everyone, you may be out of lock. But if she’s the stereotypical type, try to branch out to more different groups than she does…</p>
<p>Of course, you could always start a nasty rumor to break up her circle of friends…I’m Only Kidding!</p>
<p>Successful day of campaigning today. It’s amazing how easy it is to get support from people if you’re able to just approach them and ask for their vote (and give them a sticker lol.) This is gonna be a really close election. Tommorow’s gonna be crazy.</p>
but seriously we aren’t allowed to promise anything…</p>