This first edition of 'How to Run for Local office was first published in 1999. Since then it has sold over 22,000 copies worldwide.It has been used by colleges and universities around the country including the Harvard School of Politics and West Point Military Academy. The great thing about this first edition is it is a no-frills, no-fluff manual that take you entirely through the campaign process explaining everything you need to know to run and effective campaign for any public political office. Another great thing is that you can read this entire book in one afternoon.