{"id":3015,"date":"2022-11-24T11:45:54","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T11:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bg.smscountry.com\/?p=3015"},"modified":"2024-09-04T06:57:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T06:57:14","slug":"election-campaign-sms-templates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smscountry.com\/blog\/election-campaign-sms-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ready-to-use SMS Templates to Promote Your Election Campaign\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you gearing up to kick-start your next election campaign over SMS but struggling with drafting the messages?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you need to do is choose your words wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, we don\u2019t mean being politically correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We mean conveying your message to the audience within the given word limit for SMS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A well-crafted SMS is concise. Let\u2019s make your next election SMS campaign simple yet effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we compiled a list of message templates to help you promote your political campaign via SMS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also included best practices for SMS so you can create your own messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SMS templates to promote your election campaign<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are some simple yet engaging SMS templates for promoting your election campaign.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Greet your new subscribers with welcome SMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s better than sending a welcome message every time a new person or voter subscribes to your messages? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is what you can text after they opt-in to receive messages from you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMS template:<\/strong> Hello! Thank you for subscribing to our texts. We welcome you to the journey of political change. Let us know your first and last name.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Sample text: <\/strong>Hello! Thank you for subscribing to our texts. We welcome you to the journey of political change. Let us know your first and last name.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"election<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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2. SMS reminder on voting day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you remind registered voters to vote on election day. You can even provide a link to guide them to their polling location to cast their vote. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what you can text to remind them of the voting day: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMS template:<\/strong> Hi, voting is open until [time]. Don’t forget to vote! Click here to find your polling place: [URL] [campaign hashtag]<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
SMS template:<\/strong> Hi, voting is open until 8 PM. Don’t forget to vote! Click here to find your polling place: http:\/\/txt.st\/LUKRBX #VoteForStreep<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"election<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Share important announcements on SMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t want any of your voters to miss announcements from your political party or organisation? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then share all your announcements over SMS messages. Not only does SMS promote your election campaign, but it ensures your voters remain updated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Political announcements over text messages include election day vote counts, running mate decisions, debate highlights, and event reminders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMS template: <\/strong><\/strong>Here’s the latest! [NAME] has selected [NAME] as his running mate. <\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Sample text: <\/strong><\/strong>Here’s the latest! John Flay has selected Rachael Umey as his running mate. <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"election<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The difference between you and your opponents is the timing of your campaign messages. Some hours of the day are better than others. Check out the best time to send promotional SMS according to industry experts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Keep your voters involved via SMS <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use SMS to get your voters more involved in your election campaigns. Sharing regular updates with links to your website is a great promotion strategy and also helps drive traffic to your cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s an example of a promotional text message template to grab audiences\u2019 attention and promote your activities:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMS template: <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>BIG NEWS! Here is what you need to know about [political organisation] [any] initiatives: [LINK]<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Sample text<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/strong>BIG NEWS! Here is what you need to know about CP Party\u2019s education initiatives: bil.ly.TWFF23<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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5. Fundraising campaign<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fundraising campaigns via SMS can help you increase donations. You can get your subscribers to donate to your campaign directly through text messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a template for bulk SMS that you can send your voter as part of your election campaign: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample te<\/strong>mplate: <\/strong><\/strong>Please help us save our seas! Make a $10 donation right now to our ocean conservation initiatives: [Link] – [Party name]<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Sample text<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/strong>Please help us save our seas! Make a $10 donation right now to our ocean conservation initiatives: http:\/\/txt.st\/LUKRBX – CP Party<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"election<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6. Get volunteers for your campaign <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can encourage people via SMS to volunteer to promote your election campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a text message template to get the word out about volunteering for you campaign:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample te<\/strong>mplate: <\/strong><\/strong>We need your help! Sign up to help us call voters this weekend: [LINK]. Let\u2019s win this election\u2014 we can\u2019t do it without you!<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Sample text<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/strong>We need you! Sign up to help us call voters this weekend: http:\/\/txt.st\/LUKRBX Let\u2019s win this election\u2014 we can\u2019t do it without you!<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"election<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

7. Ask for voters’ opinions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your every voter\u2019s opinion matters. Get to know your voter better through short and quick surveys via SMS<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This SMS template encourages subscribers to share their feedback and also promotes your election campaign:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMS template: <\/strong>Are you available for 3 minutes? Give us your feedback by filling out this survey: [LINK] We need your help to create change in your community! [Your party\/organisation name]<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Sample text: <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Are you available for 3 minutes? Give us your feedback by filling out this survey: http:\/\/txt.st\/LUKRBX. We need your help to create change in your community! – CP Party<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"election<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

8. Event invitation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure your voters don\u2019t miss out on your upcoming events. Share regular invites, reminders and any updates of your events to your supporters on SMS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s an SMS message template that you can use:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMS template: <\/strong><\/strong>We are holding a rally in [LOCATION] at [TIME] on [DAY]. Join us in supporting your next mayor! [Your party\/organisation name]<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Sample text: <\/strong><\/strong>We are holding a rally in Myers Park at noon on Saturday. Join us in supporting your next mayor! – CP Party<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"election<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All these SMS templates cover almost all the basic and important cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to create some of your own SMS messages for your election campaign?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not that difficult. Let\u2019s guide you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best practices for SMS copy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can use our best practices guide to creating great SMS copy for your election SMS campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you need to do is follow the best practices for writing SMS to make your election campaign successful: <\/p>\n\n\n\n