Oklahoma Farm Bureau is set to co-host the 2022 Candidate School alongside the Oklahoma State Chamber and the Oklahoma Association of Realtors.
The event is for anyone interested in running for a state house or senate seat. Participants will learn about the nuts and bolts of campaigning before the 2022 election cycle. The Candidate School will be offered as a two-part event. Spouses are invited to attend the second session on Feb. 16 at no additional cost.
Session One – Friday, January 14
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
Attire: business casual
Session Two – Wednesday, February 16
1:30 – 5 p.m.
State Capitol Building
Attire: business professional
The State Chamber Legislative Affairs Reception – Wednesday, February 16
Optional event – additional ticket required
5 – 7 p.m.
Oklahoma History Center
Attire: business professional
The agenda for the 2022 Candidate School is as follows:
Session One – Friday, January 14
8:30 a.m. Welcome (Light breakfast provided)
9 a.m. Campaign 101
10 a.m. Campaign Ethics and Filing
10:30 a.m. Campaign Fundraising Panel
11:30 a.m. Break (Lunch provided)
12 p.m. Polling and Messaging
1 p.m. Break
1:15 p.m. Media Training Basics
2 p.m. Data & Targeting
2:30 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. General Consultants
3:45 p.m. Door Knocking in Action
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
Session Two – Wednesday, February 16
1:30 p.m. Welcome
2 p.m. Q&A with Lobbyists
3 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. Remarks from Elected Officials
3:30 p.m. How to Get Involved and Grow a Network
4 p.m. Q&A
5 p.m. State Chamber Legislative Affairs Reception @ Oklahoma History Center
Spouse Activities
1:30 p.m. Welcome & Meet and Greet
2 p.m. Tour of State Capitol
3 p.m. Free time (Complimentary tickets for spouses only to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum available.)
5 p.m. State Chamber Legislative Affairs Reception @ Oklahoma History Center
The cost to attend is $100 per candidate, with an additional paid ticket required for the February 16 reception. RSVP to Evan Handy at evan@okstatechamber.com.
