Growing up, Jimmy Tickey spent many days in Bridgeport where his mom served as a teacher (and eventually principal) at Roosevelt, Garfield and Maplewood schools.
These days he’s Vice Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party where he leads candidate trainings.
His book, Organizing To Win, guides you through the nuts and bolts of building a winning campaign.
Paging Santa!
Today, Jimmy Tickey is announcing a how-to book, Organizing to Win: The Art & Science of Running for Office. Organizing to Win is a timely, practical, and empowering guide for anyone who wants to make a real difference in their community.In an era of growing cynicism and deepening inequality, this book reminds us that democracy thrives when citizens engage. Whether you’re frustrated with current leadership, feel disconnected from the political process, or simply want to add your voice to the conversation, Organizing to Win provides comprehensive strategy and step-by-step action plans as you manage a campaign and run for office—from someone who has lived it at the local, state, and federal levels.
With 20 years of experience at every level from organizer to candidate, staff member and party leader, Tickey demystifies the path to public service with actionable guidance. Tickey takes you behind the scenes and offers advice on deciding the right level of office to pursue and determining what it will take to win. You’ll learn how to make your mark locally before you run, build name recognition, and lay the groundwork for a campaign.
From messaging and fundraising to voter contact and public speaking, Tickey covers the core pillars of political campaigning. He walks you through forming your committee, creating a finance plan, and recruiting volunteers to mobilize. Tickey’s advice on digital outreach, scheduling, and preparing for attacks will teach candidates, staff, and volunteers how to manage a campaign effectively.
Not a memoir and more than a campaign manual, Organizing to Win is a blueprint for building a healthier democracy with year round organizing— one engaged citizen at a time.
The book will be widely released in January 2026 under PYP, a Connecticut-based publisher.
The book is now available for pre-order at www.OrganizingtoWin.com. The book’s introduction chapter may be downloaded for free at www.OrganizingtoWin.com.
About the Author
Jimmy Tickey is a trusted political voice in Connecticut, providing guidance to local, state, and federal campaigns. Blending political strategy with public service, Jimmy Tickey is the Vice Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party where he leads candidate trainings. A volunteer, campaign manager, elected official, party leader, and staff member to government officials, Jimmy understands firsthand where politics meets policy: organizing.
First elected to local office at the age of 24 in the City of Shelton, where his electoral support broke records, Jimmy continues to be deeply involved in the Naugatuck Valley community, across the State of Connecticut, and through his service on the Democratic National Committee.
