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U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
Candidate Surveys and
Questionnaires
U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
Purpose
• Candidate Endorsements
– Provides a basis by which to endorse candidate(s)
• Voter/Member Education
– Even if a chamber does not endorse, they have an
opportunity to inform their members where
candidates stand on critical local/state/federal
business issues.
U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
Who to Survey
• Local
– City
– County
– School board
• State
– House/Senate legislative districts
• Federal
– US House/Senate
U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
Obstacles/Solutions
• Obstacles:
– Seen as too political
– Pushback from candidates
– Pushback from chamber members
• Solutions:
– Plan ahead and get buy-in from
board, government affairs committee, etc.
– Strength in numbers – partner with other local chambers
U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
Survey Results
• What to do with survey results:
– Publish in newsletter/e-newsletter
– Publish in newspaper
– Mail/distribute to members
U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
Importance
• Why are surveys important?
– Voter/member information
– Demonstrate value of chamber to
members/community
– Hold candidates/elected officials accountable
– Use in addition to candidate forums when not all
members can attend
– We survey members for events, programs, etc,
whey not candidates?
U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
Resources
• Local
– Members and key stakeholders
– Other local chambers
• State
– State Chamber/CCE
• Federal
– US Chamber
U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
Questions?
U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Thank You
John Kirchner
Executive Director, Midwest Region
(612) 619-2048
jkirchner@uschamber.com

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Using Survey Information for Campaigns: John Kirchner, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

  • 1. U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Candidate Surveys and Questionnaires
  • 2. U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Purpose • Candidate Endorsements – Provides a basis by which to endorse candidate(s) • Voter/Member Education – Even if a chamber does not endorse, they have an opportunity to inform their members where candidates stand on critical local/state/federal business issues.
  • 3. U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Who to Survey • Local – City – County – School board • State – House/Senate legislative districts • Federal – US House/Senate
  • 4. U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Obstacles/Solutions • Obstacles: – Seen as too political – Pushback from candidates – Pushback from chamber members • Solutions: – Plan ahead and get buy-in from board, government affairs committee, etc. – Strength in numbers – partner with other local chambers
  • 5. U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Survey Results • What to do with survey results: – Publish in newsletter/e-newsletter – Publish in newspaper – Mail/distribute to members
  • 6. U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Importance • Why are surveys important? – Voter/member information – Demonstrate value of chamber to members/community – Hold candidates/elected officials accountable – Use in addition to candidate forums when not all members can attend – We survey members for events, programs, etc, whey not candidates?
  • 7. U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Resources • Local – Members and key stakeholders – Other local chambers • State – State Chamber/CCE • Federal – US Chamber
  • 8. U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Questions?
  • 9. U . S . C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E U.S. Chamber of Commerce Thank You John Kirchner Executive Director, Midwest Region (612) 619-2048 jkirchner@uschamber.com