Getting Elected is the Easy Part: Working and Winning in the State Legislature

Across the nation every two years, first-time lawmakers enter state legislatures—institutions steeped in tradition, arcane procedures, and unwritten rules. Although dozens of publications advise candidates on how to run and win campaigns, for those elected, few resources exist. After more than twenty years in the Washington State Legislature, Senator Karen Keiser realized she could address that knowledge gap. Written for legislative newcomers and others interested in state government, her b...