Political signs remain one of the most effective means for generating awareness around your campaign or agenda. These signs can be used for political, judicial, school board, or law enforcement elections. They are also common for grassroots efforts and a myriad of ballot initiatives. They range from yard signs to banners to decals and can be fully customized with your name, picture, slogan, and more. Your campaign signs can also be ordered at any custom size, giving you the liberty to create impactful signage that will be sure to draw attention and boost your campaign.

The most common type of campaign sign is a yard sign, made from corrugated plastic, with a standard size of 24” x 18”. This is due to its low cost and versatility to be placed just about anywhere. In addition to yard signs, we offer a wide variety of sign types to help you create the ultimate signage experience centered around your campaign. Here is some additional information on the sign types we offer:

• Yard Sign - 4mm corrugated plastic with vertical fluting. Very cost effective, versatile, and easy to place. Learn More
• Vinyl Banner - 13 oz vinyl material with free grommets and hems. Great for larger indoor or outdoor displays. Learn More
• Car Magnet - .030” magnetic material with multiple cut options. Great for advertising on the doors of cars, trucks, and vans. Learn More
• Aluminum - 2 mm thick with a solid polyethylene core. Long lasting and a great option for outdoor displays. Learn More
• Perforated Window Decal - Perforated vinyl material that provides one-way visibility. Great for covering entire windows Learn More

The sign types featured on this page are ones that are most commonly used for campaigns. However, we also offer additional signage that may be used for your campaign. These include mesh banners, fabric banners, feather flags, foam board and more. To see all of the signs we have to offer, check out our home page.

Finding locations to place campaign signs proves to be a difficult task for any candidate. Before deciding on where you want to place your signs, you need to consider two very important points. First, be sure to keep your signs within your voting boundaries. Placing signs outside of your voting boundaries will do little for your campaign. Second, you must be familiar with local laws pertaining to political campaign signs. These laws can dictate where you can and cannot place your signs as well as outline size and message requirements. To see campaign sign laws for all 50 states check out our blog post on running an effective and legal campaign.

Here are some effective locations to place your political signs:

1. Homes & Yards - Placing your signs in the homes or yards of your supporters has proven to be extremely effective time and time again. Be sure to receive full permission before doing so and try to target homes that are near main roads or in neighborhoods with a lot of traffic. One benefit of doing this will allow neighbors of the supporter to see the sign and make a connection between you and the supporter. This can create a sense of increased trust and will improve your chances at the polls come election day.
2. Vehicles - Get your signs moving! Another great place for your campaign signs is on the vehicles of your friends, family, and supporters. You can use any one of our custom vehicle decals or car magnets to do so. This has the potential to expose your campaign to thousands of viewers at a very low cost and is a great way to avoid any legal implications with placing your signs.
3. Along Streets & Roads - We’ve all seen more political signs along the sides of roads than we would like to count… and there’s a reason for this. Placing political signs along streets and roads provides an immense amount of exposure for you and your campaign, especially if they are placed along roads that receive a high amount of traffic. Before doing so, however, be sure to check your local laws and regulations. As a general rule, you should avoid using signs that provide travel directions, imitate traffic signs, block driver visibility in any way, or use blinking lights. Most states also prohibit signs from being placed in the public right-of-way, which is usually the area immediately surrounding a road or highway.
4. Fences & Posts - Place your signs on as many fences and posts as you can. This gives you the option to use larger signs that will be sure to attract attention. However, this should only be done on properties where you have permission to do so. A great sign type to use on fences is our vinyl banner. You are able to order banners for your campaign at any size at an affordable price.

When elections are just around the corner, political and campaign signs are all over the place. To make sure your signs are not lost in the crowd, here are some tips:

1. Choose the Right Size - When deciding on what size to make your campaign signs, you will want to consider where it is going to be placed, what kind of impact you want it to make, and what (if any) regulations are enacted in your area. Signs placed near the road will need to be fairly large in order to be noticed by passing drivers, but not so large that they block the drivers’ views. Something else to consider is the size of your text. One general rule to follow is to have your text 1” in height for every 10’ of desired viewing distance. For example, if you want someone to be able to read your campaign sign from 30’ away you will need to make the text on your sign at least 3” tall. Furthermore, if your sign is alongside a road with drivers passing by you will want to make your letters and signs even larger so they can be clearly seen and understood. One thing you might be tempted to do is create an extremely large sign that demands attention. Before doing so, however, make sure it will not be violating any sign laws or regulations in your area. Pro tip: If you notice a common size of competing signs, give yourself a slight advantage and try making your sign just a little bigger.
2. Follow Regulations - Many states have enacted laws pertaining to political signs. They can involve size restrictions as well as required messaging. One example of this is requiring all campaign signs to include a “disclaimer” or attribution line. At a minimum, this line usually identifies the name of the person or group that paid for the sign to be produced. You can check your state’s local laws to find out if there is anything you need to be aware of when creating your campaign signs.
3. Make Your Name Pop - If there is one thing you want someone to remember from your signs, it’s your name. If your sign can make your name stick in the minds of its viewers, you have created a successful sign. Why? Because that name is going to follow them around in the back of their minds and will very likely pop out when they are staring down at the voting ballot. Knowing this, be sure to have your name be the focal point of your sign. Make sure the font is larger than any other message on the sign and is in a color that sharply contrasts any background colors.
4. Be Creative - Remember that every time someone sees one of your campaign signs, chances are they seeing one of your competitors’ as well. With all of these signs competing for attention, you need to be sure your sign stands out from the crowd. How? Let your creative juices flow! One tactic you can try is to analyze the signs used by your competition. If their signs look rushed and unprofessional, put some extra time into making your signs as professional as can be. If they are all proclaiming a similar message, counter it with something that will make the viewer stop and think. There are countless tactics you can employ to make your signs stand out, and if you need any help transforming your idea into a finished sign we recommend taking full advantage of our free design services.

Do campaign signs really work? Check out the following figures to see just how much of an impact your signs can have!