Campaign Speech

Good morning! I am [name here] , I am here to urge you to vote me into presidential office on [date here]. I'd like to address some of the issues involved in the elections. On Friday’s election is of crucial importance to the short-term and long-term future of [school here]. We need strong leadership this school year and the next. I would like to remind you all that the position of Student Council president is not a figurehead. This is a real job with real hard work, and I feel that I am the best qualified candidate to lead the Student Council and the student body.

While sitting at home thinking about our Student Council and its future, I realized that there are many new changes and obstacles to overcome for this year and next year. Not only do we have a new responsibility for our positions, but we have a completely new way of functioning as a group.
Our upcoming adventures will be that of excitement and hard work rolled up in one. It will be an unforgettable adventure that we will travel together, just like the journey we took throughout this past year.

By trying different things, you will be aware of all the events we run, making you more knowledgeable on our entire Student Council.

I will continue to fight hard for the students that I represent. I hope that a greater leadership role will give me more power to bring about the change that you need and certainly deserve. I can promise you that I will hear your every concern, and do my best to resolve them for you. I will propose that the student council drafts and authorize a constitution, in order to limit the powers of those who have a history, and a future, of limiting the rights of you, the students. I will also work to make the student council more active in the school, like planning more events for your enjoyment, the Juniors’ Night to carry on for example.

I will be here to show you how to work in our Student Council. I will be here as a guide to help you through the many challenges of