John S. Klemanski is Professor of Political Science at Oakland University. David A. Dulio is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Oakland University.Michael Switalski is currently Treasurer of the City of Roseville, Michigan, and a former Michigan state representative and state senator.

• Chapter 1: State House Campaigns in a National Perspective: An OverviewChapter 2: The Campaign Plan: Organizing Your CampaignChapter 3: The Campaign Simulation ExercisesChapter 4: Texas' 144th House of Representatives DistrictChapter 5: Michigan House District 91Chapter 6: Virginia House of Delegates District 94Chapter 7: California 60th Assembly DistrictChapter 8: Conclusion: Campaigns in a National Context

"These simulations give students a hands-on understanding of the details of modern political campaigns. They provide exciting new material for elections courses."-- Candice J. Nelson, Director, Campaign Management Institute, American University"Campaigns are about big ideas and hard work, including intellectual work. Klemanski, Dulio, and Switalski help readers build strategic acumen with simulations drawn from real-world politics. Students who challenge themselves with the exercises in Campaigns from the Ground Up -- planning expenditures, shooting videos, anticipating crises -- will learn both the art and science of American electioneering."-- Michael John Burton, Ohio University"The principles and techniques contained in this book are instrumental in creating an understanding of the campaign process. They, along with Oakland University's Political Campaigns course, paved the way for the success of my professional career. The knowledge contained in this course material is the foundation for building a political consulting career. This book is a must for any aspiring campaigner."-- Joshua D. Cline, Senior Partner and Director of Consulting, Bellwether Strategies

John S. Klemanski is Professor of Political Science at Oakland University. David A. Dulio is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Oakland University.Michael Switalski is currently Treasurer of the City of Roseville, Michigan, and a former Michigan state representative and state senator.

• Chapter 1: State House Campaigns in a National Perspective: An OverviewChapter 2: The Campaign Plan: Organizing Your CampaignChapter 3: The Campaign Simulation ExercisesChapter 4: Texas' 144th House of Representatives DistrictChapter 5: Michigan House District 91Chapter 6: Virginia House of Delegates District 94Chapter 7: California 60th Assembly DistrictChapter 8: Conclusion: Campaigns in a National Context

"These simulations give students a hands-on understanding of the details of modern political campaigns. They provide exciting new material for elections courses."-- Candice J. Nelson, Director, Campaign Management Institute, American University"Campaigns are about big ideas and hard work, including intellectual work. Klemanski, Dulio, and Switalski help readers build strategic acumen with simulations drawn from real-world politics. Students who challenge themselves with the exercises in Campaigns from the Ground Up -- planning expenditures, shooting videos, anticipating crises -- will learn both the art and science of American electioneering."-- Michael John Burton, Ohio University"The principles and techniques contained in this book are instrumental in creating an understanding of the campaign process. They, along with Oakland University's Political Campaigns course, paved the way for the success of my professional career. The knowledge contained in this course material is the foundation for building a political consulting career. This book is a must for any aspiring campaigner."-- Joshua D. Cline, Senior Partner and Director of Consulting, Bellwether Strategies

John S. Klemanski is Professor of Political Science at Oakland University. David A. Dulio is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Oakland University.Michael Switalski is currently Treasurer of the City of Roseville, Michigan, and a former Michigan state representative and state senator.

• Chapter 1: State House Campaigns in a National Perspective: An OverviewChapter 2: The Campaign Plan: Organizing Your CampaignChapter 3: The Campaign Simulation ExercisesChapter 4: Texas' 144th House of Representatives DistrictChapter 5: Michigan House District 91Chapter 6: Virginia House of Delegates District 94Chapter 7: California 60th Assembly DistrictChapter 8: Conclusion: Campaigns in a National Context

"These simulations give students a hands-on understanding of the details of modern political campaigns. They provide exciting new material for elections courses."-- Candice J. Nelson, Director, Campaign Management Institute, American University"Campaigns are about big ideas and hard work, including intellectual work. Klemanski, Dulio, and Switalski help readers build strategic acumen with simulations drawn from real-world politics. Students who challenge themselves with the exercises in Campaigns from the Ground Up -- planning expenditures, shooting videos, anticipating crises -- will learn both the art and science of American electioneering."-- Michael John Burton, Ohio University"The principles and techniques contained in this book are instrumental in creating an understanding of the campaign process. They, along with Oakland University's Political Campaigns course, paved the way for the success of my professional career. The knowledge contained in this course material is the foundation for building a political consulting career. This book is a must for any aspiring campaigner."-- Joshua D. Cline, Senior Partner and Director of Consulting, Bellwether Strategies