

Welcome to my Blog
Welcome. I’m Mike Noblet. My Local Candidate Coach Blog is your place for timely, practical advice to apply to your campaign for local...


Celebrate National Flip Flop Day
Saturday was the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year for us living in northern latitudes. It happened at the same instant...


Politics is the Art of the Possible
View this video to learn why local politics/campaigning is determined by what is possible in the year you are running for office.


Winning Local Candidate's Testimonial
Janet St. Clair Mike Noblet On Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 7:27 AM Janet St Clair wrote: "Mike Noblet provided valuable candidate...


Campaign Considerations
In addition to the questions presented in an earlier blog post (Answering Key Questions before Deciding to Run – 12/15/18) here are...


Answering Key Questions Before Deciding to Run
In an earlier blog post, I asked you “What is prompting you to consider a run for local office?” I suggested you answer it in a...


So You Are Thinking of Running?
“It’s not about being a senator for me,” She said. “It’s about service. It’s about causing positive change in our community.” Bengie...


Now You Will Be Sworn into Office
Today is the big day – the day you have worked so hard for – the day you will become a local elected official. So make it one you and...


Now You've Won! - Now What?
The campaign was demanding, but it paid off on Election Day. The voters chose you and your good ideas for improving the community. You...


Why are General Elections held on the 1st Tuesday of November?
Congress had passed legislation permitting states to hold elections any time within a 34-day period before the first Wednesday in...