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Who is Your Dream Candidate?

Have you ever thought about running for a political position? What qualities should a woman running for political office have? Create your dream female political candidate. She might be totally made up or she might be like someone you know: a friend, a family member, you!

Think about these questions:

• Where does your dream candidate live?
• What is her job or profession?
• What type of education does she have?
• What does she do for fun? What are her hobbies or interests?
• Does she belong to or represent a political party? Which party?
• What are the issues she thinks are important? Why?
• Does she have a family? What are they like?
• What else should voters know about her?

To make your Dream Candidate even more real, try these activities:

• Create a Campaign: How would you tell people about your Dream Candidate? Create a slogan, make a poster, write a song. Who will help you get the word our about your candidate?


• Speak Out: What are the issues your Dream Candidate feels are important? Write a speech that outlines her ideas and thoughts. Practice your speech in front of a friend and then present it to your family or friends. Make posters and flags for people in the audience to wave.


• Campaign Headquarters: Every great candidate needs some space to work. Create a campaign headquarters where the speeches will be written, the posters will made and the issues will be discussed. Invite your friends over so that everyone's Dream Candidates can meet!