We're looking for a few good Democrats...

Have you ever thought about running for local office?

Do you think you can do better than the incumbents?

Do you believe in Public Service and Good Government?

Are you a Registered Democrat?

Then this course is for you! Take advantage of the collective experience of the San Bernardino County Democratic Party, candidates, elected officials, and campaign professionals to learn all the things they wish they'd known when they started.

This 7 workshop series covers campaign finance, reporting, fundraising, communications, field organizing, political strategy, and more. Focused on San Bernardino County local races, including rural seats, these workshops provide support, mentorship, and the opportunity to seek party endorsement.

Get the Full Course Discount

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Workshops are $20 each, but you can get all 7 for $100 if you sign up by June 25. The sessions are:

Session 1: So you think you want to run for office.

Session 2: Finances, Forms, and Deadlines

Session 3: Fundraising

Session 4: Knowing Your Community, Building a Base

Session 5: Local Campaign Strategies & Resources

Session 6: Finding Your Voice, Crafting Your Message

Session 7: What Can Go Wrong and How to Recover

Session 1: So you think you want to run for office.

June 27

Learn all the things you need to consider before running for local office, including time commitments, family support, and more.

Session 2: Finances, Forms, and Deadlines

July 18

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Session 3: Fundraising

August 22

Learn fundraising tools & tactics, required reporting, and effective ways to solicit donation (PLUS how to get comfortable making the ask!).

Session 4: Knowing Your Community, Building Your Network

September 19

Learn how to become known in your community, find your likeliest supporters, and expand your network.

Session 5: Local Campaign Strategies & Resources

October 24

Learn helpful strategies and resources, including organizations that help elect Democrats.

Session 6: Finding Your Voice, Crafting Your Message

November 21

Figure out the issues that matter to you and how to impactfully communicate them to your voters.

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Session 7: What can go wrong and how to recover

December 19

Learn some of the pitfalls of campaigning, how to avoid them, and how to move past them.

Sign up early for the full-course discount

Workshops are $20 each, but you can get all 7 for $100 if you sign up by June 25.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these workshops for?

Do I have to take these workshops to get the party endorsement?

Do I have to be a registered Democrat, even if it's a non-partisan race?

What do you mean by "building the bench"?

Sign up early for the full-course discount

Workshops are $20 each, but you can get all 7 for $100 if you sign up by June 25.

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