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Candidate Self-Opposition Research Template

Running for office means being ready for anything — especially scrutiny. The Candidate Vulnerabilities Templatefrom MB Strategies is a must-have campaign tool designed to help candidates and campaign teams identify potential weaknesses before opponents or the media do. This easy-to-use, customizable worksheet walks you through a step-by-step process to assess personal, professional, financial, and political vulnerabilities, ensuring your campaign is prepared to address or neutralize issues early.

Whether you’re a first-time candidate or an experienced campaign manager, this template gives you a clear structure to organize sensitive information, anticipate attacks, and develop smart response strategies. Use it during campaign planning or opposition research to uncover anything that might distract from your message and mission.

With prompts covering areas such as public records, social media history, past employment, community reputation, policy inconsistencies, and personal conduct, the Candidate Vulnerabilities Template helps your team think like opposition researchers. Each section includes guided questions and space to document supporting information, so your campaign can take proactive steps and stay in control of the narrative.

This resource is ideal for:

  • Political candidates preparing for local, state, or national elections
  • Campaign staff managing communications or strategy
  • Consultants conducting self-opposition research or risk assessments
  • Political organizations training candidates or staff on campaign readiness

By using MB Strategies’ Candidate Vulnerabilities Template, you’re not just avoiding surprises — you’re strengthening your campaign’s credibility and resilience.

📘 Product Details:

  • Digital download (editable format)
  • Compatible with Google Sheets, Excel, and PDF editors
  • Includes instructional guide for best use