Holding a public office is one way to ensure a paycheck, at least for four years. A few people actually run for an office because they see the need for a change and want to make those changes. Even though new election laws have changed the face of local elections in recent years, many of the practices described in this article still exist. Many people have become experts at playing this game. The hills are full of seasoned politicians.
Many candidates believe in the door to door style of campaigning.
During the three or four months before the election, they will visit every home in their precinct. They work hard earning the respect and trust of the people. One person said that every politician's hands and wrist are sore after an election because of all the hand shaking and waving they do. Some of the younger candidates will even offer to do work for people. It is not uncommon to see a person running for an office mowing the grass of an elderly couple.