► Tips - Talking to Students

Talking to Students.

Students are the electorate and the best way to canvas a vote is to put yourself out there and actively engage with them!  Part of your job as a candidate is to raise awareness of the elections in general and to encourage as many people to turn out to vote as you can.  They might not all vote for you, but this is your chance to get your face seen and your name known amongst them. 

1. Be friendly and smile.

2. Ask them about their course and what they want from their representatives.

3. Explain who you are and which position you are running for.

4. When explaining why you are running, highlight the issue you want to change, the reason it affects them and what they can do to change it – i.e. vote for you!

5. If you approach someone who is grumpy or distracted and doesn’t want to vote then don’t waste time pressing them too hard.

6. Give them space to talk, but remember, you need to speak to as many people as possible.

7. Explain where they can vote and how.

8. Ask for a number 2 vote if the voter has a preferred candidate.

9. Make sure you ask them to vote!

10.Thank them for their time.