Friday, January 31, 2025

Why Riding Champions Matter & How Data Helps Us Win

The Ontario election is moving fast, and every single day counts. With less than 30 days to make an impact, we need to be organized, strategic, and prepared—and that’s where Riding Champions come in.

What is a Riding Champion?

A Riding Champion is a key point person in their local riding who helps track campaign activity, identify voter priorities, and ensure we have the strongest possible Get Out The Vote (GOTV) push in the final stretch. They are the bridge between campaign teams and on-the-ground volunteers, helping to make sure no riding is overlooked and that every effort is maximized where it counts.

Why Data Collection is Essential

When Riding Champions fill out our Riding Data Form, they provide critical insights that allow us to:

Identify priority areas where there is a need to knock on more doors, make more calls, & boost turnout

Track voter concerns to make sure our messaging is resonating with the community

See where volunteers are needed and ensure every riding is fully staffed for the final push

Prepare for the final 10-day sprint when we shift into full Get Out The Vote (GOTV) mode

By tracking key details—volunteer numbers, voter concerns, and engagement levels—we can make data-driven decisions that will help flip key ridings and hold the current government accountable.

Messaging for the Final Push: The Last 10 Days

The final 10 days of the election will be all about turnout. Even the best campaigns can fall short if supporters don’t show up to vote. That’s why our messaging needs to focus on:

📢 Urgency – This is the last chance to make a change. Every vote counts.

📢 Impact – Remind people what’s at stake: healthcare, education, affordability, and accountability.

📢 Ease – Share where, when, and how to vote, making it as simple as possible.

📢 Momentum – Let voters know that change is possible if we all step up together.

The work you do now—building lists, organizing volunteers, and collecting data—will decide how strong our GOTV push can be

If we go into the final days with a clear strategy, we can make sure every last supporter turns out and delivers the win.

How to Get Involved

🚀 Step up as a Riding Champion – Take the lead in your community

📝 Fill out the data form – Help us build a strong strategy 

📞 Recruit volunteers – Every door knocked, every call made, matters

🗳 Prepare for GOTV – Get ready to push hard in the final days

If we all do our part, we can make this election count. Let’s get to work.