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Emerge – October 30, 2025

Posted on October 30, 2025

Are you gearing up to run for office? We’re here to help. 

Apply for the Virtual National Signature Training Program

This is the only virtual, 70-hour in-depth training that inspires democratic women candidates to run and provides the tools, skills, and network to win. This is a unique opportunity for those planning to run for public office in the next  2 – 5 years (through 2030).

The Signature Program runs from February through June 2026, tuition is $750. Payment plans, fundraising your tution, and scholarships are available as payment methods. 

For more details, click here to review the schedule & curriculum. The deadline to apply is Saturday, Nov. 15.

If you have questions about our National Virtual training programs, please contact Jamie Lynn Maniscalco, Deputy National Training Director, Jamie@EmergeAmerica.org.


The Emerge training centers women of the New American Majority – Black, Brown, and Indigenous women, women of color, LGBTQ+, young, and unmarried women. In building a reflective democracy, we know the value of developing leaders who have the passion and skills to bring their community’s voice to the decision-making table.

Today, we have more than 1,200 Emerge alums serving in elected office throughout the country, and over 6,500 women trained.
Our alums have a 71% win rate, and Emerge alums are nearly six times more likely to win.

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    April 2026

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    • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      April 2, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

      This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

      Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

      See more details

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    • Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

      Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

      April 3, 2026  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
      Moonshot Brewing, 8804 W Victoria Ave # 140, Kennewick, WA 99336, USA

      Join us for socializing and having some fun!

      See more details

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    • B5 Learning Center Book Fair

      B5 Learning Center Book Fair

      April 4, 2026  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      Columber Center 1321 N Columbia Center Blvd Suite 700, Kennewick, WA 99336

      Join B5 at Barnes & Noble tomorrow, Saturday, April 4, for a bookfair! B5 staff and volunteers will host an information table, as well as a station to make your own bookmark, and several story-times. If you mention B5 at checkout, a portion of your sale will go to B5!

      See more details

    • No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

      No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

      April 4, 2026  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
      East Highland Avenue & South Highway 395 Hermiston, OR 97838

      Join local community members in Hermiston for our No One Is Above the Law visibility action!
      On the first Saturday of each month join folks in fighting for accountability, democracy, and justice — reminding our neighbors that the rule of law applies to everyone.

      Bring your signs, your voice, and your energy for an hour of peaceful sign-waving and community visibility.
      📅 When: 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM | 📍 Where: Corner of Hwy 395 & Highland (by Safeway), Hermiston, OR

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    • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      April 7, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
      John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
      If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
      https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

      See more details

    • Richland City Council

      Richland City Council

      April 7, 2026  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      See more details

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    • John Duresky Town Hall

      John Duresky Town Hall

      April 8, 2026  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
      White Bluffs Brewery 2034 Logston Blvd, Richland, WA

      John Duresky Town Hall

      See more details

    • VoteBuilder Training

      VoteBuilder Training

      April 8, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
      Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      PCO'S with VoteBuilder account. Contact orgchair@becodems.org

      See more details

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    • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      April 9, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

      This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

      Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

      See more details

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    • Tri-City Democrats - Friday, March 13, 6:00 PM

      Tri-City Democrats - Friday, March 13, 6:00 PM

      April 10, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      4501 W Lattin Ct, West Richland, WA 99353, USA

      Update! The host location has developed Strep Throat, so in an abundance of caution, we're going to revert to the Pasco Round Table location. Sorry about the late notice! We do still plan to have our presenter from Save Our Wild Salmon.

      As usual at the pizza location, Tri-City Democrats will order several pizzas to share. We'll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group. Some of our generous members are likely to purchase pitchers of beer to share. If you want the salad bar or soft drinks, you are on your own for those items.

      We have scheduled the 'Save our Wild Salmon' group to come talk to us about the Snake River Dams and we will have 'Hate Has no Home Here' signs available.

      For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: 

      https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/3140737007/

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    • 8th District lawmakers to host town hall on April 11

      8th District lawmakers to host town hall on April 11

      April 11, 2026  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
      Columbia Basin College Gjerde Center 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301

      Residents of Washington’s 8th Legislative District are invited to attend a town hall meeting with their state lawmakers on Saturday, April 11. Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, and Rep. April Connors, R-Kennewick, will provide an overview of the 2026 legislative session and take questions from attendees.

      The meeting will cover key issues, including passage of a new state income tax, capital budget investments, the lawmakers’ opposition to the state’s proposal to site a home for sexually violent predators in Kennewick, and legislation that passed or failed during the 60-day session.

      Constituents are encouraged to attend, ask questions and share their perspectives on issues affecting their families and communities.

      “We’re looking forward to meeting with constituents, answering questions about the 2026 session, hearing directly about the concerns they want addressed, and discussing how decisions made by the Legislature will affect our district now and in the future,” the lawmakers said.

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    • Stitch & Story Circle

      Stitch & Story Circle

      April 11, 2026  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
      Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA

      Join our Indivisible Tri-Cities book and knitting club every month at the Richland Public Library for a warm and lively meetup. All readers and crafters are welcome!

      📖Book choices include both fiction and nonfiction that are relevant to our goals of creating a just, inclusive, and equitable society for all. You do not have to read this month's book to join our meetup.

      🧶Bring a craft to work on while we chat, or learn a new one from one of our members. You do not have to be a crafter to join our gathering.

      👀There's no need to RSVP for a Stitch & Story Circle. This posting will be updated to indicate the exact day of the meetup and chosen book as soon as it's selected, so stay tuned!

      📫To learn more, please email us at: education.indivisibletricities@gmail.com.

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    • Benton County Executive Board

      Benton County Executive Board

      April 13, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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    • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      April 14, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
      John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
      If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
      https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

      See more details

    • Kennewick City Council Workshop

      Kennewick City Council Workshop

      April 14, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

      See more details

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    • John Duresky Town Hall

      John Duresky Town Hall

      April 15, 2026  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
      Moonshot Brewing 8804 W Victoria Ave # 140, Kennewick, WA

      John Duresky Town Hall

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    • Columbia Basin Badger Club

      Columbia Basin Badger Club

      April 16, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      Kennewick Irrigation District headquarters, 2015 S. Ely, Kennewick

      Does the current water crisis in the Colorado River basin predict the future for Eastern Washington rivers?

      REGISTER HERE

      Most experts agree that how our principal river systems are managed will tell the story. Water is essential for continued growth and economic success for the region, which is entering its third consecutive drought year. Reservoir storage in the Cascades is far below average with little sign of recovery.

      The federal Bureau of Reclamation's latest water supply forecast says that irrigators in the Yakima Basin may receive less than half of their full entitlement this year. And it's not just Washington's eighty-billion-dollar agriculture industry that depends on water. The rivers provide water for our cities and industry, generate electricity, move all manner of commodities, and provide for our unique quality of life.

      See more details

    • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      April 16, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

      This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

      Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

      See more details

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    • Indivisible Tri-Cities Working Meeting.

      Indivisible Tri-Cities Working Meeting.

      April 19, 2026  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
      Mid-Columbia Libraries - Kennewick Branch, 1620 S Union St, Kennewick, WA 99338, USA

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    • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      April 21, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
      John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
      If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
      https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

      See more details

    • Richland City Council

      Richland City Council

      April 21, 2026  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      See more details

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    • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      April 23, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

      This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

      Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

      See more details

    • 16th LD Meeting

      16th LD Meeting

      April 23, 2026  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1

      Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
      Monthly: https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUldO6hrzwuGd3-10krfe1QmS1Jo9tXBOs-/ics?icsToken=DJVFuCKh_Z4OoP_SCgAALAAAAFdu_ZAfRNNEgm3YY-r-IQJW5lTWuy29jBlclOVfmw-klIsBeuZV2F2PvUCBHbh0ht8yhdyefiR9fBmqRDAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=AnaBeSvNSjeuG9ncdABDuA
      Join Zoom Meeting
      https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1

      Meeting ID: 818 3791 7439
      Passcode: Dems2026

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    • Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting

      Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting

      April 23, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      Location: Library, 1320 W Hopkins Street, Pasco Virtual Option (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9144488289?pwd=OENYNWRxR1VtQkVFT1RsMU13RlZLUT09

      We’re excited to invite you to our February General Meeting on Thursday, February 19th!
      As always, we’ll kick things off with our community potluck at 5:30 PM, followed by the meeting at 6:00 PM.
      You can join us in person at the Pasco MCL Branch Library (1320 W. Hopkins) or on Zoom. We’d love to see you in whichever way works best for you.

      See more details

    • BCDCC General Public Meeting

      BCDCC General Public Meeting

      April 23, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

      Zoom Link

      See more details

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    • Community Whistle Packaging & Training

      Community Whistle Packaging & Training

      April 24, 2026  10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
      Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA

      Join our Indivisible Tri-Cities book and knitting club every month at the Richland Public Library for a warm and lively meetup. All readers and crafters are welcome!

      📖Book choices include both fiction and nonfiction that are relevant to our goals of creating a just, inclusive, and equitable society for all. You do not have to read this month's book to join our meetup.

      🧶Bring a craft to work on while we chat, or learn a new one from one of our members. You do not have to be a crafter to join our gathering.

      👀There's no need to RSVP for a Stitch & Story Circle. This posting will be updated to indicate the exact day of the meetup and chosen book as soon as it's selected, so stay tuned!

      📫To learn more, please email us at: education.indivisibletricities@gmail.com.

      See more details

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    • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      April 28, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
      John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
      If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
      https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

      See more details

    • Richland City Council Workshop

      Richland City Council Workshop

      April 28, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      See more details

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    • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      April 30, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

      This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

      Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

      See more details

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