George Franklin

So You Think You Want to Run for Congress George Franklin

An Unvarnished Chronicle of Campaigns and Campaigning in the Era of Trump


The True Grit of a Political Campaign: Fundraising, personal attacks, petty politics and the sometimes absurdity of a political undertaking are all detailed in this humorous and informative narrative on the state of elections today.


George Franklin, a Democratic candidate for Michigan's 6th Congressional District in 2018, gives us a first-hand account of what motivates someone to run for political office and the demands of mounting a major congressional campaign. So You Think You Want to Run for Congress is a must read for anyone interested in or contemplating a run for elective office at any level.