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Greg Werkheiser, Democratic Candidate for VA House of Delegates (District 42)

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Greg Werkheiser's campaign website is one example of the kind of resource one could use in understanding internet-based political campaigns. What are some of the claims that Werkheiser makes on his website? How do these compare with assessments and information found through the Virginia Public Access Project? Try finding someone running in your own political district, and evaluate their campaign website for accuracy.

Individual candidates' campaign strategies are part of a larger shift in political campaigns brought about by technological changes. What are some ways that internet-based communications are affecting political campaigns?

Source: "Werkheiser for Delegate," Werkheiser for Delegate (accessed August 3, 2009).