From Canvassing to Change: Grassroots Power in Local Politics

Utah County Republican Party podcast host and Vice Chair Charles Max Wood talks with precinct leaders Jan Eyring and Trey Valdez about how their precinct efforts boosted primary results for convention-endorsed candidates like Aaron Davidson, David Spencer, Brent Bowles, and Terry Hutchinson.

They describe using VoterClick for email outreach, printing simple recommendation flyers with candidate qualifications, and targeting reliable Republican voters using the RightInsight app to make door-knocking more effective and friendly.

They also discuss organizing volunteers, placing yard and large roadway signs with permission from property and business owners, leveraging social media and a delegate-built website, and holding cottage meetings and community events to help voters understand local races.

The episode argues that consistent precinct-level outreach can swing close elections and reduce the impact of money-driven signature-gathering campaigns.

00:00 Welcome and Precincts
00:39 Highland Results Breakdown
02:44 Delegate Commitment Mindset
03:52 Flyers Emails Door Knocking
06:12 Targeting Voters With RightInsight
08:04 Orem Turnaround Story
09:32 Local Elections Matter
14:26 Time Effort and Volunteers
16:24 Websites Social Media Outreach
21:24 Texts Church and Civic Duty
24:18 Sign Strategy and Placement
25:50 Tools Tips for Big Signs
27:08 Permission And Parcel Apps
27:26 Removing Unauthorized Signs
28:08 Door Knocking And Business Signs
29:52 Finding Sign Placement Gaps
30:37 Social Sharing Local Issues
32:26 Community Panels And Cottage Meetings
34:05 Mobilizing Delegates After Convention
37:38 Keep It Simple Hosting Meetings
41:25 Recruiting Volunteers And Rapport
44:15 Lessons From Close Elections
47:15 Grassroots Strategy And Newcomers
51:54 Tools Training And Final Call