Scarlet Strategies

07/19/2026

Does a local candidate really need a campaign website?

When should it go live? Is one page enough? What should it include, and can social media take its place?

Scarlet Strategies answers the most common questions local candidates ask about building an effective campaign website.

If you’re preparing to run for school board, township committee, borough council, or another local office, this article will help you understand what your website needs and when to get started.

Read the full Campaign Website FAQ. Link in the comments.

07/16/2026

Campaign season is here, and now is the time to get your campaign materials ready.

Scarlet Strategies helps candidates and campaign teams with:

• Door hangers and palm cards
• Yard signs, banners, and other campaign materials
• Corporate-rate printing through VistaPrint
• Campaign websites
• Branding and graphic design
• Text messaging services
• Digital campaign products
• Campaign strategy and consulting
• Custom campaign support

Already have your artwork? You can still take advantage of our corporate printing rates. There’s no obligation to use Scarlet Strategies for design or consulting services.

Don’t wait until your volunteers are ready to knock doors to order the materials they need. Let’s get your campaign prepared now.

Learn more or request a quote at the link in the comments.

07/14/2026

Campaign season moves fast, and local candidates often need professional materials on a tight timeline.

Scarlet Strategies offers flat-fee campaign design services for lawn signs, palm cards, door hangers, flyers, postcards, event materials, and other campaign collateral.

One-sided designs are $250. Two-sided designs are $350. Each project includes one original design concept, two reasonable revision rounds, a print-ready PDF, a high-resolution digital file, and an initial proof within 48 hours after payment and receipt of all required materials.

Candidates can also take advantage of optional discounted printing through the Scarlet Strategies corporate VistaPrint ProShop.

This new article explains what makes campaign materials effective, how the design process works, and why strong campaign collateral should support a clear campaign strategy.

Read the full article to learn more about professional campaign design and printing for local candidates.

Link in the comments.

07/05/2026

06/30/2026

A simple campaign website gives voters one clear place to learn who the candidate is, what they stand for, how to donate, where to follow them, and how to stay connected.

That matters because voters are going to look candidates up. Donors are going to want a donation link. Supporters are going to need somewhere to send people. And in a close local race, looking organized and credible can make a real difference.

Scarlet Strategies’ latest article explains why every local candidate should consider a simple campaign website before they start asking for votes.

Link in the comments.

06/23/2026

Thinking about running for school board or local office? Scarlet Strategies has advice for candidates: don’t start with signs and collaterals. Start with a plan!

Don't spend precious campaign dollars on visibility before you have a message, voter outreach strategy, timeline, budget, or clear reason voters should support you.

This article breaks down why school board candidates and local candidates need a campaign plan before they announce, file, or spend money.

Link in the comments.

06/12/2026

Strong school board candidates do their homework before they run.

Before a candidate announces, posts on social media, orders signs, or starts asking for support, they need to understand the office they’re seeking.

School board candidates should research:

• what board members can and cannot do
• filing requirements and election rules
• recent board meetings and district issues
• school budgets, taxes, and funding
• past election results and voter turnout
• concerns from parents, taxpayers, teachers, and community members

Candidates who understand the role of the board are less likely to overpromise, more prepared to answer questions, and better equipped to earn voters’ trust.

Scarlet Strategies’ latest article breaks down what school board candidates should research before they run.

Read the full article through the link in the comments!

06/11/2026

Thinking about running for school board?

Before you announce, post, fundraise, or order signs, start with the basics.

Scarlet Strategies created a free School Board Campaign Quick Start Checklist to help candidates organize their first steps, including:

• campaign setup
• messaging
• voter outreach
• social media
• organization
• campaign discipline

A stronger campaign starts with a clearer plan.

Download the free checklist. Link in comments!

06/03/2026

A school board campaign does not need to be expensive to be taken seriously. But it does need structure.

Candidates need to understand their message, stay organized, communicate consistently, reach voters, and avoid the common mistakes that create stress late in the campaign.

That is why Scarlet Strategies is offering a free webinar for school board candidates, parent advocates, and grassroots campaigns:

How to Run a Smarter School Board Campaign

Multiple June sessions are available. Registration link is in the comments!

06/01/2026

Tonight’s free webinar is for school board candidates, parents considering a run, and grassroots campaigns that want a more organized campaign plan.

How to Run a Smarter School Board Campaign

Running for school board involves more than filing paperwork and putting up signs. Candidates need clear messaging, consistent communication, voter outreach, social media strategy, and a simple system for staying organized.

We’ll cover:
• what candidates often underestimate
• common mistakes to avoid
• how to organize your campaign early
• messaging and voter communication
• visibility and voter outreach
• simple systems that help campaigns stay on track

Tonight’s session is open, and additional June sessions are also available.

Link to register is in the comments below!