In today’s time, branded swag is a must for candidates… especially if the products are American-made.
What started as a somewhat playful campaign accessory has become an essential part of politics. Issues, values and overall brands 
of candidates are further promoted through merchandise.
With these customized products, they can raise funds, they have online stores, and they can create a bigger buzz amongst followers and voters.
It goes beyond that, though: The Obama for America campaign tracked who made purchases, then followed up to encourage them to volunteer or donate. And The “Make America Great Again” cap is probably the most successful and recognizable piece of political swag of all time. With it, President Trump’s supporters are able to show off one of his taglines with a fun and 
fashionable accessory.
So while there are numerous ways to appeal to crowds and promote oneself during an election, merch is a necessity these days. And imprinted pieces like the ones below can benefit those who are running, draw in a bigger fan base, help in raising campaign funds and spread a message. Furthermore, all of the ones listed out here are made in America, making them even more attractive to people.
First up, there are high-quality and handy items like mugs. These will be utilized by many each and every day, as well as seen by even more.
There are the usual pieces of gear, such as buttons, yard signs and bumper stickers, and there is a reason that these are go-to items; they are a traditional and popular way for people to show their support, and they can easily be passed out at events by campaign teams.
For a more unique promotion, there are team spirit items! Megaphones, foam fingers and noise makers are a great way to, well, make some noise about certain issues, and they can feature colors associated with a candidate’s overall platform.
Currently, those running for an office may want to consider handing out branded hand sanitizer to anyone and everyone. This is an affordable gift that will definitely be appreciated.
And of course, there are caps. People have seen how successful these can be within the world of politics, so feel free to go with a one-of-a-kind design!