We are gearing up for our 2024 Candidate & Campaign Trainings! Registration is LIVE – learn more and apply here!
LGBTQ+ Victory Institute hosted a Candidate & Campaign 101 training as part of pre-conference programming for the 2023 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference. The training is an introductory overview that covers the basics of campaigning, messaging, fundraising, and so much more.
This series of training program hosted by LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is the only national training program with curriculum tailored for the LGBTQ+ community.
The representation of the LGBTQ+ community is critical to electoral success and this program is meant to provide a roadmap for LGBTQ+ folks to not just run for office – but WIN! As part of the program, we held a panel of current LGBTQ+ Elected Officials to discuss their journey of running for public office while being proudly and authentically out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The panel consisted of Michigan state Representative Jason Hoskins, Greencastle, IN City Councilor Veronica Pejril, Bloomington, IN City Clerk Nicole Bolden, and Washington, DC School Board Member Allister Chang.
Participants:
- 43 participants from across the globe;
- 51% people of color;
- 28% women;
- 23% transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, intersex, or Two-Spirit;
- 36% identified under the bi+ umbrella;
- 17% of participants are CURRENTLY running their campaign; 51% are seriously considering running in the next few years.
We encourage any LGBTQ+ folks looking to run for office to join us at one of our upcoming LGBTQ+ Candidate & Campaign Trainings. Applications for our 2024 trainings which will be in Phoenix, AZ in February 2024, in Charlotte in April 2024, and in Chicago in July 2024 are now open. Don’t wait to register – these trainings will fill up fast! Grab your spot today!
