How to Add and Preview a Candidate's Free-Text Manifesto Document

You can access this feature from your MSL website. Only Content Editors with access to Elections Admin can access the Elections Admin window.


If the Manifesto Type is set to Candidate Statement Form rather than Free-Text Manifesto Document, see How to Add and Preview a Candidate's Statement Form.


For further information, see Election Candidates.


  1. Log in to your MSL website.
  2. From the Admin dropdown, select Elections Admin. The Elections Admin window is displayed.
  3. From the list of Elections, select the relevant election. The Edit Election Details window is displayed.

  4. Click Candidates. The Candidate Admin window is displayed.

  5. In the Review Candidates section, select the relevant post. The Candidate List window is displayed.

  6. From the list of Candidates, next to the relevant candidate, click Edit. The Upload Manifesto window is displayed.

  7. Upload a Photo, and complete the Slogan field, if relevant.

  8. In the Manifesto field:

    • Enter the manifesto text

    • Use the editor toolbar to format your text, add images, links etc.

  9. Click Save. A confirmation message is displayed.

  10. Click Preview Manifesto. The candidate's manifesto is displayed.

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