Thinking about running for office?
There are many programs, people and places that can help you get ready to run!
THE BASICS
Running for Federal Office – Quick answers to questions provided by the Federal Election Commission. Additional resources for candidates for federal office:
General Information about Running for Office – A general guide from the PA Dept. of State about running for state-wide office in Pennsylvania. For detailed information contact the Pennsylvania Division of Elections at (717) 787-5280 or RA-elections@pa.gov.
Running for Local Office in Allegheny County – a general overview of running for office in the county at local levels. For details information and official forms and instructions, contact the Allegheny County Elections Division at (412) 350-4528.
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
National Democratic Training Committee – free campaign training for every Democratic candidate. Everywhere.
Best Practices Institute -The Best Practices Institute (BPI) is the shared training department of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the ASDC. The BPI delivers trainings to activists and volunteers, Party leaders and staff, students and youth organizers, candidates and campaign staff, constituency caucus members and community leaders, and so many more!
SUPPORT FOR WOMEN RUNNING FOR OFFICE
Pennsylvania Center for Woman & Politics is based out of Chatham University in the 14th Ward and provides non-partisan political training to encourage women to run for government leadership positions.
emergePennsylvania is changing the face of PA politics by identifying, training and encouraging Democratic women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office.
Emily’s List is launching Run to Win is a national recruitment campaign aimed at recruiting and helping pro-choice Democratic women around the country run for office and win.
IGNITE is building a movement of young women who are ready to own their fair share of political power.
VoteRunLead supports the aspirations of women who want to transform our country and democracy through their participation as leaders.
SUPPORT FOR DIVERSE CANDIDATES
Congressional Black Caucus Institute’s Boot Camp is a highly-acclaimed intensive leadership development program designed to help participants who want to become leaders, strategists, and key staff members.
Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund – electing LGBT leaders to change America’s politics.
