AI-Ready Candidate & Leadership Handout

AI-Ready Candidate & Community Leader Toolkit

Printable Handout

Part of the educational set from Future in Common

What This Is:

This 1-page printable handout gives a quick, accessible overview of why AI belongs on the campaign trail—and how leaders can speak to it with confidence, clarity, and care. It’s perfect for team prep, canvassing, voter outreach, or public events.

What’s Inside:

• A plain-language overview of key AI topics: jobs, schools, healthcare, immigration, and more
• Easy-to-understand metaphors and messages
• A people-first, values-based framing
• Clear call to action for candidates and voters

Who It’s For:

• Candidates and community leaders
• Organizers, volunteers, and canvassers
• Educators and advocacy groups
• Voters seeking trustworthy info on AI and elections

Why It Matters:

Most voters have questions about AI—but they rarely hear about it in ways that center people. This handout helps close that gap. Whether you’re running for office or leading on the ground, this tool makes it easier to start the right conversations and build public trust.

Download includes:

PDF of the full civic brief formatted for easy sharing.

License & Use

This brief is copyrighted © 2025 by Deion Lemelle / Future in Common.

The ideas are meant to be shared, adapted, and built upon.

Please do not republish the full document without permission.

You’re welcome to cite, quote, or use the concepts with attribution.