How do political parties use campaign workers to support candidates?

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A large crowd of Rwandan Patriotic Front supporters holds up red, white, and blue FPR flags and campaign posters at a political rally in Kayonza, Eastern Province. — political party Rwandan Patriotic Front political rally in Kayonza, Rwanda, August 2010.

In the context of political science, political parties serve as essential vehicles for candidates seeking power through elections. Beyond providing a party label to help voters identify a candidate's political position, parties mobilize human resources to support the campaign effort.1

Campaign workers provided by the party perform several critical functions to bolster a candidate's reach and effectiveness:

Fundraising: Workers assist in collecting the necessary financial resources to sustain campaign activities.1
Publicity and Outreach: Personnel are responsible for putting up posters and distributing campaign literature to increase visibility.1
Event Organization: Workers organize meetings to facilitate direct engagement between the candidate and the public.1
Canvassing: Staff and volunteers conduct door-to-door outreach to connect with voters directly in their communities.1

These activities are part of the broader party functions of organizing propaganda, selecting candidates, and managing campaign finances, all of which are central to the competitive struggle for political power.1