What you need to consider when thinking about running for local office.

These are a few things you need to consider before starting a campaign to run for local office. Erik Wiatr a Campaign Manager and Political Consultant joined me on the podcast to offer his insight on beginning a local campaign. Below is a list of campaigns that Erik has been involved in in the Knoxville area.

Campaign Manager
Republican State Representative Justin Lafferty – May 2018 to Present
Republican State Representative Elaine Davis – March 2020 to Present
Republican County Commissioner Andy Fox – June 2023 to August 2024
Republican County Commissioner Angela Russell – Dec. 2023 to August 2024
Republican County Commissioner Rhonda Lee – N0vember 2021 to May 2022
Republican County Commissioner Gina Oster– March 2020 to August 2022
Republican County Commissioner Kyle Ward – November 2019 to August 2020
Field Coordinator
Republican Chancellor Elect Daniel Forrester – August 2023 to March 2024
Republican State Representative Michele Carringer – March to August 2020
Republican State Representative John Ragan – September to November 2022
Campaign Consultant – Republican State Representative Bryan Richey – December 2021
to June 2022