Introduction
This LAMP U masterclass coursebook provides an overview of how to prepare for a U.S. House race, explore this opportunity for public service, launch a campaign, fundraise effectively, and consider different potential policy issues. The Rainey Center’s Leadership Alliance for a More Perfect Union (LAMP) is convinced that it is of the utmost importance that as many people of goodwill as possible consider if seeking public office is right for them, and that if they do so, that they be well-informed of what is involved. The LAMP U masterclass coursebook is designed to help limited-government, market-oriented individuals run better campaigns if they choose to run for office, as well as provide a resource for anyone interested in learning about what it takes to run for Congress.