Are you ready to lead, locally?

August 5, 2025

Rock County First can help you prepare…and WIN!  RCF is recruiting motivated, liberty-minded individuals to run for the county board, school boards and city/town boards next Spring. RCF has a track record of helping candidates prepare, and win!

What RCF provides to candidates:

  • Expert guidance: We’ve recruited and advised 40 first-time candidates
  • Winning support: The RCF Political Fund has assisted 46 endorsed, winning candidates with targeted free promotion and get-out-the-vote activity
  • Issue marketing: Promoting winning causes which motivate Spring voters to get out and vote

Winning candidate feedback:

  • Local School Board members appreciate RCF’s dedication towards improving local education by helping individuals gain the knowledge and courage to run for office
  • County Board Supervisors believe RCF is particularly helpful for first-time candidates who simply do not know where to start the journey
  • City and Town Councils credit the RCF Political Fund endorsement and related promotion helped with name recognition, which is critical in city/town-wide races

Your decision this fall leads to a winning election this spring! Contact RCF at RCFCampaign@gmail.com to request personal guidance, learn how RCF can help, get on the email list regarding upcoming How to Run for Office workshops, or pass along name of anyone considering a run.

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