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.
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Day Hour Minute SecondWorkshops 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
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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.
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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!).
Register todaySession 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.
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Session 5: Local Campaign Strategies & Resources
October 24
Learn helpful strategies and resources, including organizations that help elect Democrats.
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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.
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Workshops are $20 each, but you can get all 7 for $100 if you sign up by June 25.
Register todayFrequently Asked Questions
Who are these workshops for? ExpandThese workshops are for first-time and returning local candidates, and they’re specifically geared toward school board and city council races.
Do I have to take these workshops to get the party endorsement? ExpandCandidates don’t have to take every workshop, but in order to be considered for SBCDP endorsement, candidates are required to take at least one workshop. For first time candidates, we highly recommend “So You Think You Want to Run for Office” and “Finances, Forms, and Deadlines.”
Do I have to be a registered Democrat, even if it’s a non-partisan race? ExpandYes. We’re building a Democratic bench, and we do that by electing Democrats at all levels.
What do you mean by “building the bench”? Expand“Building the bench” means having a lineup of Democrats ready to step up and run for higher office when important seats open up. It’s like in sports – a great team has strong players ready to play when another comes off the field.
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.
Day Hour Minute Second Register today