Several state legislators and legislative candidates are finding a new way to broadcast messages about their candidacies.
Television advertising in state legislative races traditionally has been limited in recent years. The relatively small size of many districts, particularly in urban areas, makes television an ineffective marketing option. And there's the cost of production and air time that makes it prohibitive in many districts. But these candidates aren't necessarily giving up the medium. In a land where production values mean little, candidates are trying to make a name for themselves in an online world.
A quick search on YouTube finds that a number of legislative candidates are posting commercials and get-to-know-me pieces to give voters a visual message. For a list of the ones we found, read below the jump.
Pennsylvania candidates Bryan Lentz, David Slavick, Brendan Boyle and Kevin Yenerall, Washington state candidate Jim Oliver, Florida candidate Jim Waldman, Georgia candidate Nan Orrock, Nevada Senate Minority Leader and gubernatorial candidate Dina Titus, Tennessee state Senator and gubernatorial candidate Jim Bryson, Ohio U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown, Michigan State Representative John Moolenaar and candidate Jim Godbout, Missouri candidate Talibdin El-Amin and several current and hopeful New Hampshire state legislative and Congressional candidates have had their messages taped for viewing. Vermont candidates Heather Riemer and Kathy Valloch combined forces for this unique campaign ad. Arizona Senator Ed Ableser produced a "day-in-the-life" montage.
Several advocacy groups are posting videos and commercials as well. Expect more and more candidates to use the medium before Nov. 7.
Know of other candidates posting online commercials? Leave us a link and some background information in the "Comments" section.
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