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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! Join our movement for free: traindems.org @TrainDems on all social platforms
Stick to your core message, because you need to give voters time to trust and understand you. Repetition is key. If you want a head start, here are three messages sure to stick for Dems right now: Affordability, Healthcare, Safety.
This month, we want to help as many campaigns learn to fund their midterm wins! Join us Saturday, March 14th, for a free Fundraising Bootcamp. We're covering:
✅️ Candidate Call Time
✅️ Raising Money Online
✅️ How to Raise Your First $10,000
✅️ Strategy Planning
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I will be teaching some sessions at this. I am SUPER EXCITED for it. I am not being paid millions (a small stipend) - I do it because I love NDTC and believe to my core in the trainings. Again these are free to you, if you are planning to work on a campaign or want to, consider signing up.
Immediately following Trump’s State of The Union, Kelly Dietrich, founder of @traindems.bsky.social, called out Trump’s failure to address the real problems Americans are facing ahead of the midterms in The Independent – “He’s in his billionaire bubble.”
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We are "committing $1.25 million this year and nearly $4 million through 2028 for Democratic staff training. That’s a significant investment to help bolster staffing for Dem campaigns...to address capacity challenges across the country and up and down the ballot."
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If you’re staffing a campaign — we built this for you. It’s free. It’s ready. Enroll now! ndtc.me/fundyourwin
And if you want to work on a race but don’t know where to start, we want you. Democratic politics needs more people willing to do this work, and we will help you build the career to do it.
Last weekend's Bootcamp brought together local leaders who left with skills, strategy, and community. GOTV. Recruitment. Fundraising. Long-term planning. The full picture.
Because local politics is where most people experience democracy every single day. Join us! traindems.org/learning-pla...
Our $4 Million Investment in the Democratic Talent Pipeline
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Congratulations to Adrienne Bell on moving forward in the general election for Brazoria County Clerk in Pearland, TX! Adrienne is running because she believes the government should truly reflect everyday people. She found NDTC and got the tools she needed to get here.
Congratulations to Shamal Carter on moving forward to the general election for Arkansas State Representative, 36th District! Shamal has spent his life advocating for equity, education, and public health. He came to NDTC for campaign insights and is heading into the race to make his voice heard.
Congratulations to Patrick Langley for moving on to the general election for Justice of the Peace in Hot Springs, Arkansas! This first-time candidate used NDTC to deliver no-nonsense leadership for real progress.
Congratulations to Solena Sayer for moving on to the general election for Union County Justice of the Peace District 6 in El Dorado, Arkansas! This Air Force veteran and first-time candidate used NDTC to learn the campaign ropes and will bring this fresh, thoughtful representation to the general.
Congratulations to Ebony Burnett on her primary victory for Guilford County Schools Board District 4 in North Carolina! This mom former teacher and youth director, used NDTC networking to advocate passionately for students and teachers.
Congratulations to Elma Hairston on her primary victory for NC House of Representatives, District 59! She came to NDTC to dial in her campaign approach and is heading into the general race ready to work across the aisle and turn policy into real relief for the people of NC.
Congratulations to Amanda Cook on her primary victory for NC House, District 60! Amanda started teaching in 2008 and spent years living the consequences of bad state policy firsthand. She's running to restore the teaching profession, fund Medicaid, and fight for working people across North Carolina!
Congratulations to Detrick DeBurr on moving on to the general election for Texas House District 65! With 18 years of planning expertise, he used NDTC tools to fight for equitable school funding and sustainable growth.
Congratulations to Michelle Williams on moving on to the general election for Texas House District 127! A 26-year math teacher and union president, she stepped up after the incumbent's Brown v. Board remarks, used NDTC resources, and is headed to the State House!
Congratulations to Courtney King on moving on to the general election for Arkansas House District 25! With deep rural roots and NDTC skills, she's continuing the fight for healthcare opportunities and education in District 25.
Every primary is an opportunity to challenge uncontested seats, compete in strongholds, and ensure voters have a real choice on their ballot. Today, we're celebrating the candidates in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas who raised their hands and said: I'll run!
Congrats to Wendy Peer on moving on to the general for the Arkansas House District 50 seat! With NDTC training, her educator advocacy, and a strong team, she's ready to lead in the general election.
Local leaders, this one is for you! This is your final chance to sign up for tomorrow's bootcamp at 11am ET. Here’s what we’re covering:
🗳️ Get Out The Vote strategy
👯 Recruiting and building your team
💸 Sustainable fundraising
📒 Long-term planning
Enroll now!
If you are ready to step up to support your community, we are ready to help you succeed. Getting started in politics can seem like the hardest part, but we're right by your side to support. Learn how in under an hour: youtu.be/E-DrVuRbpZA
NDTC Founder and CEO Kelly Dietrich: "There was so little in there that an American family could hear that would be helpful to the challenges they're really facing. Democrats’ challenge is to...stay focused on affordability, healthcare, and the issues that matter." www.reuters.com/world/state-...
“The problems haven’t changed, no matter what he wants us to believe,” Kelly Dietrich, founder of NDTC, told The Independent of Trump’s remarks. “The man is not in touch with what it means to be a normal [person]. He’s in his billionaire bubble.” www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
“[Trump is] trying to distract everyone from the reality that every time he actually has to govern, his policies are a train wreck,” our CEO @kellyndtc.bsky.social shared after the SOTU to @washingtonpost.com. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
It’s time to crush the GOP's “cash advantage” over downballot races. We are launching a free 7-week “Fund the Win” staff cohort designed to out-raise and win races from your local school board to the state legislature and beyond! This is how we build people power. Enroll by 3/11: ndtc.me/FundYourWin
Tech Time is BACK! 📞
Phone banks are essential for reaching voters. Join us 2/24 at 1 PM ET for Tech Time: Setting Up a Virtual Phone Bank—learn platform setup, volunteer management & troubleshooting.
No tech experience required!
Register: traindems.org/vlt-details/...
Do you know the basics of hiring political campaign staff? From recruitment to onboarding, our free live training will make your hiring practices more equitable, streamlined, and efficient. Even if your team consists solely of volunteers, we got what you need to win. traindems.org/course-detai...
