Apply for a candidate account

For candidates, their campaign staff, elected officials' offices and party committees. Once verified, you can publish your candidates' photo, background and positions directly on The Gist, and challenge anything we got wrong. An editor reviews every application and will contact you to confirm you speak for the candidate before sending a sign-in link.

Please read the campaign content standards first. Already have an account? Sign in.

Your nameYour rolee.g. The candidate, Campaign manager, Chief of staff, County chairEmailIdeally at the campaign's own domain.PhoneOptional. We may call to verify.Campaign, office or organizationCandidates on their own can use their campaign's name.You are applying as

Campaign websiteOptional

Candidates you represent

Steve AbshireJudge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division), Montgomery County, Full term commencing 7/1/2027 · Montgomery County · 2026 General Election

Add as many as you represent. A party office can pick its whole slate.

Anything else about your candidates? (optional)e.g. a name change, or races not on the ballot yet.How can we verify you?e.g. you're named on the campaign finance report, your address is on the campaign's domain, or the candidate can confirm by phone. Include anything that helps.I've read and agree to the campaign content standards.