Getting Elected Is the Easy Part: Working and Winning in the State Legislature
Getting Elected Is the Easy Part: Working and Winning in the State Legislature
Getting Elected Is the Easy Part: Working and Winning in the State Legislature
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Across the nation every two years, first-time lawmakers enter state legislatures--institutions steeped in tradition, arcane procedures, and unwritten rules. Although dozens of publications advise candidates on how to run and win campaigns, for those elected, few resources exist. After more than twenty years in the Washington State Legislature, Senator Karen Keiser realized she could address that knowledge gap. Written for legislative newcomers and others interested in state government, her book blends documented research with her personal experiences and observations about how to succeed and achieve real change. She focuses on the culture adjustment and challenges many newly elected lawmakers face, and offers tips and advice to help them achieve their legislative goals.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"For the aspiring novice or the seasoned lobbyist, this book is a necessity. For women and people of color it is a must read."
--Dr. Bernal Carlos Baca, Executive Director, Mi Centro
"One of the best guides to understanding the legislative experience as a new legislator...Brava Senator Keiser."
--T'wina Nobles, M.A.T., Washington State Senator and co-founder, blackfuturewa.org
"A behind-the-scenes guidebook...As a talented and experienced lawmaker herself, Keiser skillfully provides a roadmap for how to navigate complex dynamics in State Legislatures and ultimately create change."
--Pramila Jayapal, Congresswoman, Washington's 7th Congressional District
"Part how-to guide on pushing policy into law, and part personal tell-all, Getting Elected is the Easy Part is full of spectacularly helpful tips and advice for getting to the real change we all need."
--Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, author and Executive Director of MomsRising
"A realistic, in-depth look at how the legislative process really works. It explains why a true progressive should care about state government rather than relying on the federal government."
--Sam Reed, former Washington Secretary of State
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