If I wanted to become a nominee for an upcoming election to fill a vacant seat for the Tennessee State Legislature. What process would I have to go through,and where would I start?
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Contact the Tennessee Department of State or go here: http://www.state.tn.us/sos/election/qualify/index.htm
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In federal elections, the next election is the primary for mid-term elections, in which all representatives in the House are up for election as well as 1/3 of the Senators, including Ben Nelson from Nebraska. There are also several state positions that have primaries then, including governor, attorney general, and state legislators. There is likely also local ballot measures, but without knowing what city you live in I couldn't give you more info on that. Watch out for an information pamphlet in the mail that will give much more information when the election is closer.
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contact your local district office (in your congressperson's district) they would have a list of available positions for the person who they represent
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Kind of. It's kind of random how they select people. But as long as you are registered to vote, you should be chosen within every 7-10 years. (I just got summoned actually, I need to report in July). But when you do get summoned, some ways to help you a little bit is when asked if you would take a cops word over the accused's word just because he's a cop, say no. Because you shouldn't assume the cop is telling the truth just because he's a cop. Also don't say anything that might make you seem more biased against any particular race, religion or anything like that. Answer the ballot the way you think they would want you to.\n\nMy mom did jury duty a couple months ago. She originally didn't want to do it but got chosen anyway. She ended up really enjoying it. I want to do it too, but I'm a little nervouse about taking the bus to Norristown (about an hr from my house) by myself at 7:00 in the morning...\n\nGood luck though! I know you'll probably enjoy it. It's kind of exciting and you learn a lot of legal stuff. Like my mom knows such much about Identity Fraud now because that's what her case was about. Enjoy!
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You stand no chance of being an MP unless you stand for something. Even the major parties have manifestos (yes, I know). If you believe in some cause - as for instance Dr. Taylor of Kidderminster believed in saving his hospital - you should campaign for that. You could write to the local paper, set up a campaign group, collect a petition etc. etc. It will take over your life! You may or may not find that standing for parliament, or more likely the local council first, is a good way of pursuing this cause. And by that time you ought to have a group that will set up democratic selection procedures.\n\nOne of the increases in bureaucracy under the present government has been the introduction of rules for political parties. I disapprove because it is for the people to form parties, not bureaucracy to constrain them. Be that as it may, if you form a political party you will have to register it (unless it is to be an illegal  subversive organisation) with the Electoral Commission, and submit annual accounts etc. \nLook up:-\nwww.electoralcommission.gov.uk\nI dare say if you were serious somebody at the Commission would give you informal advice or at least send you some bumpf.\n\nUnfortunately, now that it's a bureaucratic procedure setting up a party will cost you money. Unless your cause has a lawyer volunteer, you should probably pay somebody to get your constitution watertight and quite possibly to prepare the registration. And you would need, again unless you could get a professional volunteer, an accountant. That's before the expense of elections and raising a deposit.\n\nBeing an MP for a minority party is not fun. It is very hard work. Unless you are from London  you will  have to live away from home. And your consituents will expect you to get things done whilst the major parties will be out to crush you. Basically, for most people there are beter ways of seeking political influence at the moment. If you really want to be an MP, you are probably best to seek to join whichever large party is nearest your own beliefs and seek to change it a little bit in the direction you want to go.\n\nDon't think MPs have more power and prestige than they actually do!
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The political playing field is really open to just about all citizens of the US (except president where you have to be born in the US in addition to being a citizen). However, it would be difficult for you to gather votes if no one knows you neh?\n\nMoney talks, if you don't have the money, you have to start small and slowly work  up to the national scene.
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House of Representatives\n\n    * twenty five years of age\n    * a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years\n    * at the time of election, be a resident of the state\n\nU.S. Senate\n\n    * 30 years of age\n    * a citizen of the United States for 9 years\n    * at the time of election, be a resident of the state\n\n\nI don't think there are any educational requirements, but in order to be elected, you have to be intelligent enough to get a majority of people to vote for you.
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There's an excellent website called On The Issues that has a Senate Match Quiz - you choose your state and then answer 20 questions and it tells you which candidates most closely match your views. If you don't understand an issue, click on it to read a detailed explanation.  The Senate Match Quiz is in the top left corner of the page at the link below. \n\nIf you want to spend a little more time and read about the candidates, click your state on the map.
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Do a search for state representative and your state name.  Do the same for state senator.  Your state legislature will have a website.  If you know the title or the number of the bill, you can search for it.  It will identify the sponsors of the bill and the chairperson of the committee that will review the bill.  Contact the sponsors and the chairperson of the committee that will do the inital review of the bill.\n\nOnce you have identified the sponsors and the committee chair, have all your friends write, email, call them regularly to stop the bill from becoming law.\n\nGood luck!
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Join your local political party of choice, volunteer for a good few years, door knocking, talking to people, campaigning, getting known in your community. Then, ideally volunteer in an MP's office to see if you will like the job. Then work your way up, get some elected positions under your belt at local level...maybe become a local councillor. Attend lots of local-level party meetings and try and change things from the inside. Then eventually stand for a reasonably safe seat in your (ideally local) constituency, and hope for the best. Et viola!
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The official website of the state of TN has a guide for filing a non profit organization http://www.tennessee.gov/sos/forms/fg-np.pdf . You can find all the forms for filing non profits here http://www.tennessee.gov/sos/bus_svc/forms.htm#nonprofit\n\nI have found a website that compiles various resources on starting a non profit. I especially like the Minnesota Council of NonProfits because the site gives information on governance, developing strategic alliances, fund raising and other ingredients of successfully running a non profit. \n\nhttp://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/znpbib.htm\n\nAs for funding your non profit, I suggest you check out Foundation Center to help you gain ideas on how to properly establish your organization and get support from private foundations. They have the most extensive database of private donors, and they publish a magazine that can be very helpful to your new non profit.\n\nhttp://fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/establish/index.html\n\nI was previously involved in the setup of a non profit, and we were able to get a pro-bono lawyer who set up everything for us, including getting the 501c3 tax status. Contact other non profits in your area and check if there are lawyers willing to work for free to get you started. \n\nFor detailed information on how to start a non profit, I suggest you read the following books:\n\n- Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization -- by Joan M. Hummel\n- Starting and Running a Non-Profit Made Easy by Entrepreneur Press, David H. Bangs\n- Starting & Building A Nonprofit: A Practical Guide by Peri Pakroo
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Start at the local level.  Your state legislators, Representatives and Senators.  Trust me, the power starts from the grassroots up.  This is what the process is all about and how true change occurs.  Get other folks on the bandwagon.  There is strength in numbers.
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Get in touch with your Congressmen, particularly in the House.  This is very much a real debate, and they are looking to the voters.
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Surely you have a few ideas considering you were elected in the first place. Someone must think your up for the job. Just be you and the ideas will come flowing out
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Go straight to the source - call the county commissioner's campaign office.  If you can't find it, call your local Democratic or Republican party office (or whatever party is appropriate).  Whomever you call should be more than happy to send you a press kit.
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well it depends on your candidates... just search for them in yahoo or google, and usually the first link you will see is there website... explore them and you will find a section on Issues.
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Yes- write, email, or phone their office. While they may not agree with your position on a piece of legislation, and your voice may not single-handedly change their mind, there's a staffer in their office that keeps up with constituent correspondence. If the Congressman/ Senator receives enough constituent input on one side or the other on a bill, they will take that into consideration when voting on the bill... \n \nFor example, if a bill comes up and the Congressman receives constituent correspondence that supports the bill at a rate of 90%, and 10% oppose the bill, he'll most likely vote the way his constituents have asked him to. If he gets 50-50 response, he's probably going to vote the party line. \n\nIf they didn't, they realize that come next election, they may not end up back in their seat in Congress.