How to Become President in BitLife: Step-by-Step

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If you want to know how to become president in BitLife, here is the simple path: study hard at school, take a degree such as political science or law, start in local politics at the lowest office, and win election after election to climb higher. School board, city council, mayor, governor — each win builds the name and approval you need for the final run at president.

Nobody starts at the top in BitLife politics. This guide walks you through every step, in order, so your character is ready long before the big election.

How Politics Works in BitLife

Politics in BitLife is a ladder. You win a small office first, do well, and then run for a bigger one.

The Ladder of Offices

The general order looks like this:

1. School board or local office
2. City council
3. Mayor
4. Governor
5. President

The exact offices and names vary by country and by game version — in the US you run for President, while other countries have a Prime Minister or equivalent top office. The idea is always the same: prove yourself at each level before you aim higher.

What Voters Care About

Two things matter most in every election:

• Approval: How well you did in your current office. Good decisions keep approval high.
• Campaign funds: Running for office costs money. Bigger offices cost much more.

A candidate with high approval and enough funds has a real chance. A candidate with low approval usually loses, no matter how much they spend.

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Step-by-Step: How to Become President in BitLife

Start preparing in childhood. Politics rewards players who plan early.

Step 1: Study Hard and Pick the Right Degree

1. As a child, study hard every year at school.
2. Keep your Smarts high by reading and studying.
3. At university, choose a degree that fits politics, such as political science or law.
4. Graduate with a good record. A degree is a strong base for a political career.

Not sure which degree to pick? Our BitLife university majors list explains your options in simple words, so you can compare political science with other useful degrees.

Step 2: Build a Clean Adult Life

1. Get a normal job after university and earn some money.
2. Stay out of prison and avoid a criminal record. Scandals follow a politician forever.
3. Keep your looks and health decent. Voters meet the character the game shows them.
4. Save money. Your first campaigns are cheaper, but costs rise fast at higher offices.

Politics also needs patience with money. If your savings are weak, our guide on how to earn money in BitLife can help you build a fund before you run.

Step 3: Start in Local Politics

1. Buy the Politician job pack (an official paid pack, also included in Boss Mode) — without it, political offices are locked. Then open Occupation → Special Careers → Politician and find the politics path.
2. Run for the lowest office open to you: School Board Director (25+), then Mayor (25+), then State Governor (25+). The top office needs age 35+.
3. Fund your campaign as well as you can afford.
4. If you lose, do not quit. Work another year, save more, and run again.

Almost every BitLife president started with a small local win. That first office is where you learn how elections feel.

Step 4: Climb Office by Office

1. In office, make careful choices to keep your approval high.
2. After a good term, run for the next office up — mayor, then governor.
3. Keep your campaign fund growing between elections.
4. If approval drops, stay in your current office, rebuild it, and run later.

Skipping levels rarely works. A city council member who jumps straight to president usually loses badly. The ladder exists for a reason.

Step 5: Run for President

1. When you hold a high office, such as governor, with strong approval, start your presidential run.
2. Put serious money into the campaign. This is the most expensive race in the game.
3. Watch your approval during the term before the election. Last-minute scandals hurt the most.
4. If you lose, stay in politics, rebuild approval and funds, and run again at the next chance.

Winning makes your character president. From there, your job is to govern well and protect your approval until the term ends.

Tips for Winning Elections

Approval Is Everything

• Choose safe, popular decisions in office. One very unpopular choice can cut approval hard.
• Avoid crime and public scandals. Voters forgive slowly, if at all.
• Check approval every year. Do not wait until election season to find a problem.

Money Wins Tight Races

• Save before every campaign. Underfunded campaigns lose winnable races.
• Climb slowly to keep funds growing. Each office pays better than the last.
• Do not spend your whole fortune on a hopeless race. Live to run again.

Power lives take many forms in this game. For a path based on family and status instead of votes, see our guide on how to marry into royalty in BitLife.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Running for President Too Early

This is the biggest mistake. Without lower offices, high approval, and real campaign funds, a presidential run is almost always a loss.

Ignoring Your Record

Arrests, scandals, and bad behaviour in your twenties can return during a campaign in your fifties. Play a clean life from the start.

Spending Everything on One Race

If you lose with empty pockets, your career can stall for years. Keep a reserve, always.

You can find more step-by-step guides like this on the BitLife Guide homepage.

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