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Canvassing Fundamentals
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Define the contact objective
Know what the conversation must accomplish: identify support, persuade, recruit, collect a request, or confirm voting plans.
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Use a flexible script
Give volunteers a short opening, two or three questions, clear response options, and a respectful close.
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Train the conversation
Practice introductions, common objections, undecided voters, hostile responses, and when to end the conversation.
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Record results consistently
The value of canvassing depends on accurate results. Record the person, outcome, requests, notes, and follow-up immediately.
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Debrief and improve
After each shift, review script issues, data quality, route problems, and volunteer support needs.
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