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The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (BoldProgressives.org) is taking our National Candidate Training on the road. Local, state, and federal candidates will converge in each of the following locations for two days of cutting-edge training and networking.

Dallas, Texas (February 23 - 24)
Richmond, Virginia (March 8 - 10)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (April 6 - April 7)
Detroit, Michigan (May 18 - 19)
Charlotte, North Carolina (June 29 - 30)
Orlando, Florida (July 27 - 28)
Phoenix, Arizona (August 24 - 25)
Las Vegas, Nevada (September 21 - 22)
Columbus, Ohio (October 19 - 20)
Atlanta, Georgia (November 16 - 17)

These free trainings will cover the A to Z’s of running for office, including pivoting to core message from curveball questions, having presence in the room, expanding your donor list, hiring experienced staff, winning local endorsements, earning great press, motivating volunteers, polling, and more.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to take professional headshots, have campaign logos designed, and build a website with our PIES experts. It’s a valuable opportunity for all candidates, regardless of experience level. In addition, candidates will meet other progressives from across their state -- expanding your network within the progressive community.

Applicants selected to move forward will be contacted to set up an interview.

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Please check which trainings you are applying to.

Dallas, Texas (February 23 - 24)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (April 6 - April 7)

Detroit, Michigan (May 18 - 19)

Charlotte, North Carolina (June 29 - 30)

Orlando, Florida (July 27-28)

Phoenix, Arizona (August 24 - 25)

Las Vegas, Nevada (September 21 - 22)

Columbus, Ohio (October 19 - 20)

Atlanta, Georgia (November 16 - 17)

What’s your gender?

Female

Male

Other

Do you consider yourself a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and/or Queer (LGBTQ) community?

Yes

Are you a member of a union?

Yes

Which group?

What office are you running for?

I would like to run for state or local office.

I would like to run for U.S. House of Representatives. I would like to run for U.S. Senate. I am not sure.

Do you currently or have you ever held elected office?
Yes

No

Complete, substantial answers to the following questions will increase your chances of admission.

Why do you want to run for office?

Share your biography with us.

What is one instance in your life that best exemplifies your leadership?

We often advise candidates to talk about the "kitchen table issues," the issues that working families talk about over dinner or late at night in bed. What are some "kitchen table issues" to you?

Running for office is hard work. Tell us why you are up to the challenge.

OPTIONAL (but strongly recommended): Please upload a resume.

National Candidate Training Application

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