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Did you know that primaries are already happening? Oklahoma and Wisconsin field organizers are already mobilizing voter turnout, supporting local Democratic candidates and ensuring the machine of democracy works.
Defending democracy is no longer just something to slap on a yard sign — NDTC is proud to support the impatient voices and opposition demanding accountability and transparency from the current administration and for all Americans. We expand the map by providing Democratic leaders the tools they need to run and win anywhere, especially red districts and seats that have previously never had a Democratic candidate.
Is running for office right for you? We can help you make the decision and prepare you to run.
There are over 100,000 local races on the ballot in 2025, including city council races and tens of thousands of school board elections nationwide. The road to 2026, and beyond, goes through these local races.
Oklahoma and Wisconsin Democrats, we’re rooting for you!
Everyone else — have you thought about running for office yet?
Our Learners are Making a HUGE Impact!
Brian Worrell thought about whether running for office was right for him in 2021 when he took So You Think You Want To Run For Office. Now, he’s expanding access to fresh, affordable food for his community as Boston’s City Councillor for District 4. Congrats on the award, Brian!
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Recruiting Strong Candidates to Run For Office
There are over 100,000 local races on the ballot in 2025, including key gubernatorial races, big city mayorships, and tens of thousands of school board races nationwide. We need strong Democratic candidates to run EVERYWHERE — let’s talk about how we can recruit them to run for office.
02.18
10am PST
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Building Political Bank: Black women in Democratic Fundraising
Join us to learn more about what it is like to be a Black woman in Democratic fundraising to what it was like to work this recent unique and historic cycle where we saw the first Black woman at the top of the ticket.
02.20
10am PST
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
What is a Democratic Precinct Chair?
Learn about precinct chair roles, local party structure, and effective tactics for engaging members. This course will empower you to lead successful campaigns and strengthen your community efforts.
02.25
10am PST
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Setting Up Your Local Democratic Party’s Structure
We’ll review the relationship between organizational structure and effective local organizing, specifically focusing on the purpose and goals of a local Democratic party.
02.27
10am PST
What’s On Our Newsfeeds
Why this story is important:
As the highest-ranking transgender elected official in the country, Rep. McBride is being asked to speak on behalf of all trans Americans. Every day, she navigates how to govern effectively alongside colleagues who don’t recognize her for who she is, as more and more trans people fear for their rights — and are looking to her to speak out.
Why this story is important:
Now the head of the Office of Management and Budget – the powerful agency in the executive branch that oversees federal agencies and administers the budget – noted Christian Nationalist, Russell Vought is positioned to help Donald Trump traumatize and demoralize the federal workforce.
Why this story is important:
Congress intentionally did not grant the president the power to fire FEC commissioners. According to federal law, the process to replace a commissioner requires presidential nomination and Senate confirmation. The voluntary surrender of the public’s power is how autocracies are built.
Why this story is important:
ProPublica has confirmed the names and roles of more than 30 Musk-affiliated staffers who are helping the world’s richest man dismantle or downsize federal agencies one by one. Elections have consequences, and many of these staffers have no experience with government. Some would likely not pass the most basic security clearance interviews.
National Education Association
Oppose Linda McMahon as Sec. of Education
Linda McMahon is a billionaire who spent most of her career as CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, and when she did spend any of her time working on education—it was to undermine public schools.
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