Getting Elected Is the Easy Part: Working and Winning in the State Legislature - Paperback

by Karen Keiser (Author), Elizabeth Shuler (Foreword by)

The only guidebook of its kind, Getting Elected is the Easy Part helps first-time lawmakers, members of both parties, lobbyists, and other elected officials navigate 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, seasoned Washington State Senator Karen Keiser blends documented research with her personal experiences and observations from more than twenty years in the Washington State Legislature. She covers legislative processes, diversity-related considerations, allies and constituents, lobbyists' roles, and more, paying particular attention to the culture adjustment and challenges many newly elected lawmakers face, and offering tips and advice to help them meet their legislative goals and achieve real change.