Run for Office Under the Common Good Party
We’re looking for people who believe government should serve everyone — not just donors, not just one party. If that’s you, let’s talk.
Every Movement Starts Local
You don’t need to run for Congress to change the country. The most powerful positions in American politics are the ones closest to your community — and they’re the ones most often uncontested.
Decides curriculum, school budgets, teacher hiring, and the daily experience of every child in your district. 90% of school board races are uncontested.
Controls zoning, local taxes, police budgets, housing policy, and infrastructure. These decisions affect your life more than most federal laws.
Manages elections, courts, public health, land use, and emergency services. County commissioners shape the lived experience of entire regions.
Decides what you pay for water, electricity, and sewage. These boards set rates affecting every household — and almost nobody runs.
Determines what gets built in your community, where housing goes, and whether your neighborhood gets sidewalks or strip malls.
Oversees public spaces, community programs, and the institutions that hold neighborhoods together. Low barrier to entry, high community impact.
The math is simple: 519,682 elected offices exist in America. Over 70% of local races run with only one candidate — or none at all. A movement isn’t built from the top down. It’s built one school board seat, one city council race, one water board election at a time. That’s how you change a country.
What CGP Provides
- •Platform alignment: A clear, sourced policy platform on 50+ issues that you can run on with confidence.
- •Messaging support: Talking points, framing guidance, and language that works across the political spectrum.
- •Policy papers as your research base: Every issue position is backed by cited research. Use them as your briefing book.
What We Expect
- •Know the platform: You don’t have to agree with every line, but you need to know what we stand for and why.
- •Commit to transparency: CGP candidates disclose donors, avoid dark money, and communicate openly with constituents.
- •Complete training: We’re building a candidate orientation program. Participation is required before endorsement.