Don't Like the Candidates? DIY
eHow has a page entitled How to Run for Public Office. Excerpts:

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3. Commission a public opinion poll. The purpose of the poll is to find out how many voters know and are willing to vote for you, and what issues the voting public is most concerned about. The results of the poll will help you plan your strategy for the campaign.

5. Decide the issues on which you'll base your campaign. These should be decided in accordance with the aforementioned poll and on the basis of your strengths and commitment.

6. Raise money. While your campaign manager and other staff can help with this, you will need to spend a lot of time contacting people to request their monetary support.

7. Start a Web site. Include biographical information, your stand on the issues and information about how to make contributions to your campaign.

8. File the required papers to get yourself on the ballot. Procedures for doing this vary by city, county and state. A filing fee may also be required.

11. Use the press, posters, brochures, rallies and personal gatherings to get the word out about your qualifications, your stand on the issues and your integrity. All of these activities should be coordinated by your campaign manager and done with the help of volunteers.

Concentrate on getting the vote out in the last days before the election.

Keep in mind that when you run for office, personal matters can become fodder for pundits, opponents and the public at large.

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