SAMPLE PHONE SCRIPTS
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SAMPLE PHONE SCRIPTS
Voter Identification (ID) Script
The purpose of this script to identify candidate preferences of targeted voters.
Can also be used to identify voters’ issue preferences.
Hi, may I speak to ________?
(Name of next voter on list)
My name is _______. I’m calling as a volunteer for (name of
candidate). We’re doing a brief survey of voters in the district to
identify the most important issues to voters.
(if voter hesitates, remind him that you only have 3 questions and it
will take less than a minute to complete the survey.)
Q1. From your perspective do you think that we as a (city/state/nation) are on the right
track or the wrong track?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Right track
Not sure
Wrong track
Refused
Q3. If the Election for X were held today, for whom would you most likely vote for?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Candidate A
Candidate B
Candidate C
Undecided
Refused
Q2. What are the two most important issues to you – the issues that will determine who
you vote for in the upcoming election?
[write these issues on your call sheet]
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SAMPLE PHONE SCRIPTS
Sample Voter Persuasion Script
The purpose of this script is to call “undecided” voters and persuade them to
vote for our candidate.
Hi, may I speak to ________?
(Name of next voter on list)
My name is _______. I’m calling as a volunteer for (name of
candidate). We’re talking to our friends and neighbors about
(candidate/campaign). Are you familiar with him/her?
If YES, they are familiar: (ask them)
Can we count on your vote in (November) for (candidate X)?
§ If yes, thank them. Get their email and ask them to volunteer
and say goodbye.
§ If no, ask them what their concerns are. Try to address. If you
can’t persuade, thank them for their time. (record objections
on your call sheet)
If NO, they are not familiar: (ask them)
Well, I’m volunteering for (candidate) because (list your reasons for
supporting the candidate).
I’m also supporting (candidate) because I believe he/she will
listen to us when we have concerns. That’s pretty important
wouldn’t you agree?
What are some things you wish could be changed in our
(city/state/nation)?
[Try to engage voter and let them talk. Record their answers
on your call sheet. If there is little response, go to next
question]
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Ok (voter name). I just wanted you to know that (candidate) is out
working hard, knocking on doors and listening to voters’
concerns. Based on the feedback we’ve gotten, voters want a
change in leadership so that (important issue) can be addressed.
Can (candidate) count on your vote for (office) in (November)?
§ If yes: That’s great. May we get your email so we can keep
you posted on campaign events and volunteer
opportunities? Thank you again for your time. Have a great
(day/evening).
§ If no: ask them what their concerns are. Try to address. If
you can’t persuade, thank them for their time. (record
objections on your call sheet)
§ If still undecided: Thanks so much for your time.
(Candidate) hopes to earn your vote in the upcoming
election. Have a great (day/night)!
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GOTV (Early Voting) Script
You need to know the early voting and absentee voting rules of your state.
Based on the rules, you should design an voter engagement plan to get them to
vote early. The purpose of this script is to educate identified supporters on
early voting options and turn them out early. BANK THE VOTES!
Hi, may I speak to ________?
(Name of next voter on list)
My name is _______. I’m calling as a volunteer for (name of
candidate). We have you on our list of committed supporters for
(candidate). We wanted to call today and let you know about early
voting options in (your state).
Give a BRIEF overview of what the rules are.
(Name of Voter), would you be interested in voting early so you
can avoid long lines on Election Day?
If YES:
That’s great. Early voting period goes from (give date ranges).
Would it be ok, if we call and give you a reminder call?
If NO:
(Name of voter), you know the lines at the polls can get long on
Election Day. We’ll be coming to your neighborhood (on x days) to
provide transportation to the voting center. May we come pick
you up and take you to the polls early?
(The goal is to engage with voter and find out their objections and
handle them as effectively as possible)
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GOTV (Election Day) Script
The purpose of this script is to turn out all identified supporters on Election Day.
You should plan on making 3-4 rounds of calls to identified supporters
throughout the day. Once a voter tells you they’ve voted, mark them off the list
and move to the next voter.
Hi, may I speak to ________?
(Name of next voter on list)
My name is _______. I’m calling as a volunteer for (name of
candidate). Today is Election Day. We just wanted to call and
remind you to vote today.
Q1. Have you voted yet?
If YES: Thank you so much! We’ll take you off our Election Day
call list.
If NO: Are you planning on going to the polls today? (engage
them on voting. If they’re having problems getting to the polls,
offer to get them transportation.)
REPEAT THIS SCRIPT 3-4 time throughout the day. Coordinate
your activities with “knock and drag” teams.
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Volunteer Recruitment Script
There will be a multitude of reasons to engage volunteers in your campaign.
The biggest reason people never volunteer is because their not asked. The
purpose of this script is to call people who are identified donors and supporters
to come to campaign headquarters and volunteer for the campaign.
Hi, may I speak to ________?
volunteer on list)
(Name of next prospective
My name is _______. I’m calling on behalf of (name of
candidate). He/she asked me to call you about an upcoming
event at the campaign.
(Provide details of the event and the specific actions you’ll need
from volunteers)
_________ would you be willing to come down to Campaign
Headquarters and help us?
If YES: Thank you so much! Ok, if you don’t mind, let me get your
email and I’ll send you all the details and follow up with you 2 days
prior to the event. Thanks so much for your help.
If NO: I totally understand your busy schedule. Would you
interested in other volunteer opportunities? (If yes) Can I get
your email and I’ll keep you updated on upcoming volunteer
opportunities. Thanks so much for your time!
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Yard Sign Script
There are a lot of ways to get yard signs up in voters yards. One way is to call
lists of supporters. The purpose of this script is to ask identified supporters if
they are willing to put a yard sign on their property.
Hi, may I speak to ________?
volunteer on list)
(Name of next prospective
My name is _______. I’m calling on behalf of (name of
candidate). We have you as a supporter of (candidate). We are
making a big push this week to get as many yard signs up to
provide visibility for the candidate.
We have several options for yard signs. (Provide details on what
different sized signs that you have)
_________ would it be ok if we come by and put up a yard
sign?
If YES: Thank you so much! Ok, if you don’t mind, let me get your
email and confirm your address. Our sign volunteers will email
and call you a day or so before they come by your house.
If NO: I understand. Would you know of any other supporters of
(candidate) that may want a yard sign? By the way, we have an
upcoming event and will need several volunteers to help
coordinate the event. Would you be interested in other volunteer
opportunities? (If yes) Can I get your email and I’ll send you all
the details on the upcoming event. Thanks so much for your time!
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