I have considered running for office here in S.D. I am a Democrat and there are not many. I do have a good reputation and some good ideas. I have not graduated yet though. So might be a few years.
If you're serious about that there's paths you can take that will up your chances for election. And some things you absolutely do NOT want to do. As an example, every tweet you make (if you're on Twitter) can come back to haunt you. So hit 'send' wisely