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An engineering-oriented approach suggests that securing 20 districts is surprisingly doable within a budget of $500 million to $1 billion, with a realistic timeline of 12 to 18 months. This involves targeted interventions in specific districts with low voting counts, strategized media campaigns, and perhaps even persuading current incumbents to switch allegiances.
Targeting the Right Districts
The key lies in identifying districts with the lowest vote counts—areas where winning margins are small and conversion easier. For example, districts where the winning candidate received around 62,000 votes out of a total involving similar numbers present prime opportunities. Focusing on these “low-hanging fruit” districts maximizes efficiency and reduces campaign costs.