SMS Marketing for Political Campaigns

Use two-way SMS to mobilize voters, coordinate volunteers, drive donations, and keep supporters informed with targeted, automated messages.

Built for Political Campaigns

  • Text from your campaign number and route messages to Field, Finance, or Comms in a shared inbox
  • Automate volunteer shift reminders, GOTV prompts, donation nudges, and event follow-ups
  • Segment by district, issue interest, voting history, language, or volunteer role for precise outreach
  • Connect forms, CRM, and fundraising tools so contacts, pledges, and conversations stay in sync

Launch SMS That Voters Actually Read

Campaigns win on speed and relevance. SMS delivers invites, reminders, and calls-to-action in minutes so supporters can donate, volunteer, or vote without friction.

70%

of consumers want to text businesses

1%

of texts are considered spam

40%

said they have tried to text a business

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Grow opt-in lists via QR codes on mailers, website sign-ups, rallies, and canvassing. Send fundraising pushes, event RSVPs, and issue updates, and track results with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Reduce no-shows with volunteer and event reminders. After-hours auto-replies acknowledge questions, capture ZIP code and interests, and set expectations for follow-up.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Organizers never miss a message with the mobile app. Monitor replies, donations, RSVP counts, and turnout metrics, and sync everything with your CRM and fundraising platform.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Donations, Volunteers, and Votes

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Political Campaigns

What can campaigns do with SMS?
Send fundraising appeals, recruit and schedule volunteers, share event details, deliver GOTV reminders, provide polling-place info, and answer quick supporter questions. SMS keeps communication fast and action-oriented.
How quickly do supporters respond to texts? +
Most messages are seen within minutes, which makes SMS ideal for last-minute event changes, fundraising deadlines, and Election Day reminders.
Can we use our existing campaign number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your main number so supporters can call or text the same line. Routing rules direct messages to Field, Finance, or Comms without exposing personal numbers.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
When messages arrive after hours, an auto-reply confirms receipt, requests basic details such as ZIP code or interest area, and explains when a staffer will respond.
Can we segment messages and track results? +
Yes. Create segments by district, language, past engagement, volunteer role, or donation history. Track replies, RSVPs, donations, and turnout to measure ROI.
Does this integrate with our CRM and fundraising tools? +
Textellent integrates with CRMs and donation platforms so contacts, pledges, and conversation history stay in one system. Web forms and petitions can trigger instant SMS follow-ups.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Use clear opt-in via forms, QR codes, or keywords and include opt-out instructions in every message. STOP and HELP commands are handled automatically to maintain opt-in compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Start with a 14-day free trial to test fundraising pushes, volunteer workflows, and GOTV reminders before scaling.