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We are the largest #Democratic campaign training program in the country! NDTC trains candidates, campaign staff, and local leaders how to win!
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Happy Black History Month! We've got you covered with live training sessions to hit the ground running, including a bootcamp for local leaders. Who's in?
Running for office? You need 2 support systems:
Your Support Team—family & friends who care about YOU
Your Kitchen Cabinet—trusted campaign advisors (include a realist, veteran, devil's advocate, cheerleader & fresh perspective)
NDTC offers ✨️ free ✨️ resources to help!
Your Support Team—family & friends who care about YOU
Your Kitchen Cabinet—trusted campaign advisors (include a realist, veteran, devil's advocate, cheerleader & fresh perspective)
NDTC offers ✨️ free ✨️ resources to help!
Create Account to Register with NDTC
Register with NDTC to access 100+ courses, enroll in live trainings, and download handouts and worksheets. It's always free, and all it takes is your email to create an account with NDTC.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Running for office? You need 2 support systems:
Your Support Team—family & friends who care about YOU
Your Kitchen Cabinet—trusted campaign advisors (include a realist, veteran, devil's advocate, cheerleader & fresh perspective)
NDTC offers ✨️ free ✨️ resources to help!
Your Support Team—family & friends who care about YOU
Your Kitchen Cabinet—trusted campaign advisors (include a realist, veteran, devil's advocate, cheerleader & fresh perspective)
NDTC offers ✨️ free ✨️ resources to help!
Roses are red. 🌹
Violets are blue. 💙
You should run for office, 🗳️
And we’ll help you! 🤝
traindems.org/register
Violets are blue. 💙
You should run for office, 🗳️
And we’ll help you! 🤝
traindems.org/register
February 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Roses are red. 🌹
Violets are blue. 💙
You should run for office, 🗳️
And we’ll help you! 🤝
traindems.org/register
Violets are blue. 💙
You should run for office, 🗳️
And we’ll help you! 🤝
traindems.org/register
NDTC Learner Spotlight ✨️ LeMario Brown is a farmer and small business owner running to flip Georgia State Senate District 18. When we talk about trained candidates stepping up for their communities, this is what we mean.
Support his election on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 www.mobilize.us/lemarioforge...
Support his election on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 www.mobilize.us/lemarioforge...
February 13, 2026 at 8:07 PM
NDTC Learner Spotlight ✨️ LeMario Brown is a farmer and small business owner running to flip Georgia State Senate District 18. When we talk about trained candidates stepping up for their communities, this is what we mean.
Support his election on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 www.mobilize.us/lemarioforge...
Support his election on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 www.mobilize.us/lemarioforge...
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When you are scrolling through your feed and organically run into yourself. Very surreal. I answered a question from a Woman with Disabilities about whether she should run for office. I hope it inspires you to run yourself. Your lived experience is your superpower, and we need it in elected office.
It's Black History Month, but our commitment to Black political leadership doesn't pause. We're asking you to run for office—and backing that ask with real resources. The support is here. The moment is now. 💪 Big thanks to our trainer, Jordan Berg Powers! traindems.org/register
February 13, 2026 at 5:34 PM
When you are scrolling through your feed and organically run into yourself. Very surreal. I answered a question from a Woman with Disabilities about whether she should run for office. I hope it inspires you to run yourself. Your lived experience is your superpower, and we need it in elected office.
It's Black History Month, but our commitment to Black political leadership doesn't pause. We're asking you to run for office—and backing that ask with real resources. The support is here. The moment is now. 💪 Big thanks to our trainer, Jordan Berg Powers! traindems.org/register
February 13, 2026 at 9:25 AM
It's Black History Month, but our commitment to Black political leadership doesn't pause. We're asking you to run for office—and backing that ask with real resources. The support is here. The moment is now. 💪 Big thanks to our trainer, Jordan Berg Powers! traindems.org/register
Authoritarianism doesn’t happen overnight. It happens when people in power enable it.
That’s why every day, people need to step up, run for office, and fight back against this agenda.
We offer real campaign skills and support to build people power from the ground up. traindems.org/register
That’s why every day, people need to step up, run for office, and fight back against this agenda.
We offer real campaign skills and support to build people power from the ground up. traindems.org/register
February 11, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Authoritarianism doesn’t happen overnight. It happens when people in power enable it.
That’s why every day, people need to step up, run for office, and fight back against this agenda.
We offer real campaign skills and support to build people power from the ground up. traindems.org/register
That’s why every day, people need to step up, run for office, and fight back against this agenda.
We offer real campaign skills and support to build people power from the ground up. traindems.org/register
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Want to Stop ICE? Run for School Board. Run for County Supervisor. Run for State Rep. | These overlooked offices control the budgets, databases, and cooperation that make the terror possible—or impossible.
Want to Stop ICE? Run for School Board. Run for County Supervisor. Run for State Rep.
These overlooked offices control the budgets, databases, and cooperation that make the terror possible—or impossible.
www.commondreams.org
February 8, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Want to Stop ICE? Run for School Board. Run for County Supervisor. Run for State Rep. | These overlooked offices control the budgets, databases, and cooperation that make the terror possible—or impossible.
NDTC CEO @kellyndtc.bsky.social: "Want to stop ICE? Run for school board. Run for county supervisor. Run for state rep." Thousands of local seats are up in 2026—and filing deadlines are approaching. Your community needs you on the ballot.
@commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/opinion/how-...
@commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/opinion/how-...
Want to Stop ICE? Run for School Board. Run for County Supervisor. Run for State Rep. | Common Dreams
These overlooked offices control the budgets, databases, and cooperation that make the terror possible—or impossible.
www.commondreams.org
February 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
NDTC CEO @kellyndtc.bsky.social: "Want to stop ICE? Run for school board. Run for county supervisor. Run for state rep." Thousands of local seats are up in 2026—and filing deadlines are approaching. Your community needs you on the ballot.
@commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/opinion/how-...
@commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/opinion/how-...
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As the Trump admin continues to wreak havoc, including invading Venezuela last month, Kelly Dietrich, founder of @traindems.bsky.social, joined The Left Hook w/ Wajahat Ali to break down how Dems must meet this moment & mobilize ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
How Democrats Should Message to Mobilize the Majority and Regain Voters
If you think the Dem Establishment will save the day, then you haven't paid attention to the past decade. The answer is with the majority that must organize, run for office, & fight for reformation.
open.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
As the Trump admin continues to wreak havoc, including invading Venezuela last month, Kelly Dietrich, founder of @traindems.bsky.social, joined The Left Hook w/ Wajahat Ali to break down how Dems must meet this moment & mobilize ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
It's sportsball weekend! What does the big game have to do with winning your race? More than you think.
Practice. Practice. Practice. That's what we're here for. Don't make lack of skill a barrier in your campaign.
@kellyndtc.bsky.social
Practice. Practice. Practice. That's what we're here for. Don't make lack of skill a barrier in your campaign.
@kellyndtc.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
It's sportsball weekend! What does the big game have to do with winning your race? More than you think.
Practice. Practice. Practice. That's what we're here for. Don't make lack of skill a barrier in your campaign.
@kellyndtc.bsky.social
Practice. Practice. Practice. That's what we're here for. Don't make lack of skill a barrier in your campaign.
@kellyndtc.bsky.social
The campaign secret? Messaging discipline 🎯
→ Repeat your stories
→ Connect to daily life
→ Stay consistent
2 min advice from our CEO @kellyndtc.bsky.social on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
→ Repeat your stories
→ Connect to daily life
→ Stay consistent
2 min advice from our CEO @kellyndtc.bsky.social on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
The campaign secret? Messaging discipline 🎯
→ Repeat your stories
→ Connect to daily life
→ Stay consistent
2 min advice from our CEO @kellyndtc.bsky.social on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
→ Repeat your stories
→ Connect to daily life
→ Stay consistent
2 min advice from our CEO @kellyndtc.bsky.social on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Happy Black History Month! Black leaders have always shaped change in our country, and at NDTC, we’re helping build pathways for the next generation to lead. Join NDTC’s free live training for Black folks exploring a run on Feb 5 from 1–2 PM ET.
Enroll now and let’s get you started. Link below!
Enroll now and let’s get you started. Link below!
February 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Happy Black History Month! Black leaders have always shaped change in our country, and at NDTC, we’re helping build pathways for the next generation to lead. Join NDTC’s free live training for Black folks exploring a run on Feb 5 from 1–2 PM ET.
Enroll now and let’s get you started. Link below!
Enroll now and let’s get you started. Link below!
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Happy Monday, especially from deep in the heart of Texas! Where Democrats had a good weekend, and one of the winners is an NDTC learner. Congratulations, Rep Elect Menefee!
February 2, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Happy Monday, especially from deep in the heart of Texas! Where Democrats had a good weekend, and one of the winners is an NDTC learner. Congratulations, Rep Elect Menefee!
Happy Black History Month! We've got you covered with live training sessions to hit the ground running, including a bootcamp for local leaders. Who's in?
February 2, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Happy Black History Month! We've got you covered with live training sessions to hit the ground running, including a bootcamp for local leaders. Who's in?
We made the call, and 25,146 of you spoke up: Take ICE out of the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
Thank you for speaking up and speaking out, loud and clear. We delivered your message this morning. Never doubt that your voice makes a difference; it always has and always will.
Thank you for speaking up and speaking out, loud and clear. We delivered your message this morning. Never doubt that your voice makes a difference; it always has and always will.
January 30, 2026 at 6:12 PM
We made the call, and 25,146 of you spoke up: Take ICE out of the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
Thank you for speaking up and speaking out, loud and clear. We delivered your message this morning. Never doubt that your voice makes a difference; it always has and always will.
Thank you for speaking up and speaking out, loud and clear. We delivered your message this morning. Never doubt that your voice makes a difference; it always has and always will.
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Tom Homan — Trump’s latest “border czar” — is now running the show in Minneapolis. This is not victory. This is a costume change. Here's what we must do.
🖋️New Substack from NDTC Founder and CEO @kellyndtc.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/traindem...
🖋️New Substack from NDTC Founder and CEO @kellyndtc.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/traindem...
We’re Never Letting Trump’s Administration Off the Hook
A letter from NDTC CEO Kelly Dietrich on Minneapolis, ICE, and the way forward
open.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Tom Homan — Trump’s latest “border czar” — is now running the show in Minneapolis. This is not victory. This is a costume change. Here's what we must do.
🖋️New Substack from NDTC Founder and CEO @kellyndtc.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/traindem...
🖋️New Substack from NDTC Founder and CEO @kellyndtc.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/traindem...
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This week, DPI Chair Hernandez teamed up with @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and @weareunidosus.bsky.social to train aspiring candidates and local leaders in the Latino community.
We’re working to ensure that every Illinoisan is represented at every level of government.
We’re working to ensure that every Illinoisan is represented at every level of government.
January 29, 2026 at 4:59 PM
This week, DPI Chair Hernandez teamed up with @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and @weareunidosus.bsky.social to train aspiring candidates and local leaders in the Latino community.
We’re working to ensure that every Illinoisan is represented at every level of government.
We’re working to ensure that every Illinoisan is represented at every level of government.
This morning, one of our learners, Shelley Buck, won her seat for Minnesota House 47A. The Minnesota House is now 67-67. This is where NDTC comes in; this is how we're helping Democrats hold the line, and it cannot come a minute sooner in Minnesota. www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
Special election results: Democrats win, bring House to 67-67 tie
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January 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM
This morning, one of our learners, Shelley Buck, won her seat for Minnesota House 47A. The Minnesota House is now 67-67. This is where NDTC comes in; this is how we're helping Democrats hold the line, and it cannot come a minute sooner in Minnesota. www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
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Over half of all partisan seats go uncontested by Democrats. That means Republicans get free wins in communities that deserve a choice.
But here's the thing: You don't need millions of dollars or years of political experience to run. You just need to show up.
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But here's the thing: You don't need millions of dollars or years of political experience to run. You just need to show up.
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01/28 Wed • 1 pm ET • Running in a Red District
Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, January 28th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Running in a Red District. We're h...
traindems.org
January 27, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Over half of all partisan seats go uncontested by Democrats. That means Republicans get free wins in communities that deserve a choice.
But here's the thing: You don't need millions of dollars or years of political experience to run. You just need to show up.
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But here's the thing: You don't need millions of dollars or years of political experience to run. You just need to show up.
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Join our friends at @traindems.bsky.social THIS WEDNESDAY at 1 PM ET for a free training on running in a red district—real strategies, real support, real impact.
👉 Register now: traindems.org/vlt-details/...
Drop a 🙋 if you're interested or tag someone who should run!
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👉 Register now: traindems.org/vlt-details/...
Drop a 🙋 if you're interested or tag someone who should run!
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01/28 Wed • 1 pm ET • Running in a Red District
Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, January 28th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Running in a Red District. We're h...
traindems.org
January 27, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Join our friends at @traindems.bsky.social THIS WEDNESDAY at 1 PM ET for a free training on running in a red district—real strategies, real support, real impact.
👉 Register now: traindems.org/vlt-details/...
Drop a 🙋 if you're interested or tag someone who should run!
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👉 Register now: traindems.org/vlt-details/...
Drop a 🙋 if you're interested or tag someone who should run!
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Read 📝10min x 8 sessions 24/7
Be a campaign treasurer
Or
Watch 1-hr 📺 zoom training
M Jan 26
1-2pm ET
🗺️📍🗣️🚪FIELD TACTICS 101
T Jan 27
7-8pm ET
💻TECH TIME:
BUILD A LIST IN VOTEBUILDER
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1-2pm ET
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January 23, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Help more 🗳️🔵🏆Dems win
Read 📝10min x 8 sessions 24/7
Be a campaign treasurer
Or
Watch 1-hr 📺 zoom training
M Jan 26
1-2pm ET
🗺️📍🗣️🚪FIELD TACTICS 101
T Jan 27
7-8pm ET
💻TECH TIME:
BUILD A LIST IN VOTEBUILDER
W Jan 28
1-2pm ET
🔴🔜🔵RUN IN A RED DISTRICT
Register for Live Trainings
👇
traindems.org
Read 📝10min x 8 sessions 24/7
Be a campaign treasurer
Or
Watch 1-hr 📺 zoom training
M Jan 26
1-2pm ET
🗺️📍🗣️🚪FIELD TACTICS 101
T Jan 27
7-8pm ET
💻TECH TIME:
BUILD A LIST IN VOTEBUILDER
W Jan 28
1-2pm ET
🔴🔜🔵RUN IN A RED DISTRICT
Register for Live Trainings
👇
traindems.org