Campaign palm cards for canvassing, events, and voter contact

Order campaign palm cards at 120% of your targeted voter universe. A 10,000-voter race needs roughly 12,000 cards — one per voter contact, plus extras for volunteers and events. Most campaigns reorder 2–3 times per cycle. Always build in a 20% buffer heading into the final GOTV push.

Campaign palm cards in the standard 4.25×6 size start at $0.69 each at 250 cards and drop to $0.07 each at 10,000 cards. At 5,000 cards the cost is $412 — less than a nickel per voter contact card. For a 10,000-voter race, your full palm card program runs around $707. See exact pricing in the store →

The 4.25×6 is the campaign standard — right-sized for canvassing, events, and voter contact. Use 4×9 for a slim card that fits a #10 envelope. Use 3.5×8.5 or 4.25×11 when you have more content — endorsements, bilingual copy, or detailed policy. Use 6×9 for maximum visual presence. The 3×5 is the budget option for high-volume distribution.

Most campaigns use both. Campaign palm cards go to voters you talk to at the door. Campaign door hangers are your leave-behind when nobody answers. Order palm cards at 120% of your universe, door hangers at 50–60%. For a 10,000-voter race: 12,000 palm cards + 6,000 door hangers is the standard program. For a detailed comparison, see palm cards vs door hangers.

Palm cards, push cards, and walk cards are different names for the same product — a printed card handed to voters during canvassing and at campaign events. The term varies by region: campaign managers in the northeast typically say “palm cards,” many consultants say “push cards,” and field organizers often say “walk cards.” All are printed on the same 100# gloss cover stock and available in the same six sizes.

The union bug is an optional selection on every palm card product — choose GCIU/Teamsters, Allied, Both, or None. Palm cards are handed directly to voters, so the union bug is visible in every voter interaction. Most union endorsing organizations require it on all printed materials. Learn more about why campaigns use union printing.

Front: candidate photo, name, office you’re running for, and one clear message — keep it scannable. Voters spend 5–10 seconds on a palm card. Back: endorsements, 3–4 key policy positions, election date, and how to vote (including early voting and absentee options). The union bug goes on the back. If you’re running a bilingual campaign, the 3.5×8.5 or 4.25×11 sizes give you room for both languages.

Include campaign palm cards in your launch bundle and plan to reorder at least twice — once as your canvass ramps up and again as your field program hits full speed. Never let your canvass team run out of materials. See the campaign print calendar for production deadlines tied to your election date.

We recommend a High Quality Print PDF at 300 DPI in CMYK color mode — that’s the standard for sharp campaign palm card printing. We also accept AI, EPS, and high-resolution PNG files. All fonts must be outlined or embedded. Provide separate front and back files clearly labeled. Bad art files are the #1 cause of delayed orders — use the file prep checklist before you upload.

The minimum order is 250 cards. In practice, 5,000 is the minimum useful quantity for most campaigns — the per-unit cost drops dramatically at higher quantities. Ordering your full estimated universe upfront is almost always the right call. Standard storefront tiers: 250 / 500 / 1,000 / 2,500 / 5,000 / 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 / 30,000.

Palm cards and door hangers are different sizes and formats — the same artwork file won’t transfer directly. However, if your campaign design is built in a flexible layout, your designer can adapt the core artwork for each format. Download the templates for both products in the store to set up your files correctly from the start.

Yes — your artwork stays on file in your account. Log in, go to My Account → Orders, click Reorder Design on any past order, adjust quantity if needed, and check out. Ships within 5 business days. Most campaigns underestimate palm card consumption during the final push — build in a buffer. See the campaign reorder guide for the full walkthrough.

Rush production is available on most palm card orders. Fill out the quote form in the store with your quantity, size, and deadline — a specialist will confirm turnaround and pricing before your order is placed.

Yes — political consultants managing multiple races get a separate account for each campaign with its own order history, artwork files, and compliance-ready records. Each account tracks independently so you can reorder push cards for any race without mixing up materials across clients. See our campaign printing for political consultants page or take the questionnaire to connect with a specialist.

Yes — if your campaign operates across multiple field offices or canvass staging locations, we can ship to multiple addresses on a single order. Request this through the quote form in the store and note your delivery locations.

Proofs are available when you request a quote in the store. Standard orders approve their file on the site, removing the need for a drawn-out proofing process — it’s the preferred method and the fastest path to production.

The standard uses 100# gloss cover stock — premium weight, durable through a full canvassing season. If your campaign needs a different material for a specific application, request a quote in the store and a specialist will advise on what’s available.

The standard offers six sizes — 3×5, 4.25×6, 3.5×8.5, 4×9, 4.25×11, and 6×9 — with CMYK digital printing. For custom sizes, die-cut shapes, and PMS/Pantone color matching, request a quote in the store. Pantone matching is especially useful for campaigns with strict brand color standards or union logo requirements.