At Victory Field Operations, we understand that ballot access is crucial for candidates and political causes—without it, nothing else matters. If people cannot vote for you, you can't win an election. Over the past two election cycles, dozens of candidates have failed to make the ballot due to fraudulent signatures, honest oversights with their petitions, failing to collect the proper number of signatures, or simply not knowing the proper process.
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Many companies that circulate petitions offer a range of services, but at VFO, we have become industry leaders by specializing exclusively in the petition process for candidates and causes. Our focused expertise ensures the highest level of efficiency and success for your petitioning needs.
At VFO, we're here to help every single step of the way. From collection and verification to challenge and defense work, Victory Field Operations is a one-stop shop for candidates and causes, ensuring your path to the ballot is seamless and secure.
> SIGNATURE GATHERING: BALLOT ACCESS
> SIGNATURE VERIFICATION
> DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASSING
> PETITION AUDITS & FRAUD DETECTION
> PETITION PROCESSING & TRANSPARENCY
> PETITION PREPARATION & TURN IN
> SIGNATURE DEFENSE 7 CHALLENGE
> RECOUNT MANAGEMENT
RECRUITING, ONBOARDING & TRAINING
RECRUITING
At Victory Field Operations, we prioritize recruiting locally to build strong circulating and canvassing operations. We believe that local residents are the most effective messengers for our campaigns, as they understand and embody the causes we pursue. Unlike other firms, we refrain from recruiting through platforms like Craigslist or from temp agencies. Instead, we focus on fostering relationships within communities and empowering residents to become advocates for change. By investing in local talent, we aim to create lasting impact and drive meaningful progress.
ONBOARDING
Victory Field Operations has instituted an extensive onboarding process, ensuring that our team members are well-prepared and equipped to excel in their roles.
NUMBER OF OUR SIGNATURES HAVE BEEN THROWN OUT FOR FRAUD
ZERO
TRAINING
We prioritize the professional development and preparedness of our team members through our comprehensive training program. All circulators and canvassers are required to undergo our rigorous training class, which covers a wide range of essential topics.
Participants receive a detailed overview of the candidate, district, or issue they will be representing, along with a thorough Q&A session to address likely questions encountered in the field. We delve into the script and key talking points, ensuring that canvassers are well-equipped to engage effectively with voters.
Our training sessions are immersive, incorporating roleplaying, practice, and repetition to reinforce learning. For circulating, we provide in-depth instruction on state laws and best practices, ensuring compliance and effectiveness in petition gathering.
Additionally, we emphasize professionalism, project objectives, and adherence to a strict zero-tolerance fraud policy. Our training also aligns with the standards outlined in the Secretary of State petition handbook when applicable. Furthermore, canvassers are trained to utilize our canvass application, accessible via Victory Field Operations provided iPad or smartphone, which includes features such as time and GPS tracking and individual user logins.
QUALITY CONTROL & FRAUD DETECTION
At Victory Field Operations, our commitment to quality control and fraud detection measures is paramount, stemming from the urgent need for reliability and ethics due to the widespread fraud that marred candidates during the tumultuous 2022 elections. With dozens of candidates across Michigan facing disqualification from the ballot due to fraudulent signatures, our founders recognized the critical necessity for a more dependable and ethical partner in ensuring ballot access for candidates and causes.
IN-FIELD OBSERVATIONS & AUDITS
We prioritize the integrity and effectiveness of our field operations through rigorous in-field observations and audits.
Our team of administrators and auditors conducts regular checks on circulators and canvassers, covering various aspects such as uniform adherence, literature distribution, and voter interactions. These observations extend to conversations with voters to gather feedback on canvassers' performance.
Auditors also accompany canvassers on their door-to-door visits, providing coaching and ensuring accurate data entry. This hands-on approach to quality control is unparalleled in the industry and underscores our commitment to excellence.
On the circulation side, auditors closely monitor signature collection methods, hourly rates, and overall voter interactions. Discrepancies between observed rates and reported submissions trigger additional fraud checks, ensuring the integrity of our signature gathering processes. At VFO, in-field observations and audits serve as crucial components of our quality assurance framework, reinforcing our dedication to transparency, accountability, and client satisfaction.
THE NUMBER OF TIMES WE REVIEW EACH SIGNATURE FOR FRAUD
FOUR
100% VERIFICATION
Central to our approach is the meticulous examination and verification of every signature collected for candidates and causes. Utilizing the most up-to-date and accurate voter files available, our verification process is conducted by expert professionals trained to identify and confirm the authenticity of each signature.
RANDOMIZED AUDITS
THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES COLLECTED THAT VFO VERIFIES
100%
ACCOUNTABILITY
Victory Field Operations is committed to transparency and accountability in our operations. We provide our clients with regular updates, offering insights into the progress of their campaign.
Randomized audits set Victory Field Operations apart as the pioneering company in the nation that upholds the highest standards in circulating and field canvassing.
Unlike most other organization, Victory Field Operations conducts randomized audits on both signatures, circulators and canvassers, ensuring unparalleled transparency and accuracy in our processes.
This rigorous verification process guarantees the authenticity of the signatures or the interaction at the door, reinforcing the credibility of our programs and instilling confidence in both our clients and the general public.
SIGNATURE REPORTS
We prioritize transparency and accountability by providing our clients with comprehensive weekly or bi-weekly reports. These reports include detailed topline numbers, total signatures collected, signatures verified, verification rates, and project expenses incurred to date, ensuring clients are informed and empowered throughout their campaign endeavors.