2026: Application Candidate & Campaign Trainings

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- PHILADELPHIA, PA: April 23-26, 2026 (4-day training)
- PHILADELPHIA, PA: April 23-26, 2026 (4-day training) + Trans Training Extension (additional fully covered 2 days on April 27 & 28)
- DENVER, CO: July 9-12, 2026 (4-day training)
LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is inviting trans and gender-expansive applicants to apply for an additional two days of training ONLY for our Philadelphia, PA Candidate & Campaign Training in April 2026. If you identify as trans or gender-expansive and are interested in joining us for an additional two days of trans-exclusive training to build on the content learned, you are invited to select the option with the "Trans Training Extension" add-on. The additional days of the hotel and meals will be fully covered and included with your base registration fee. This is an optional opportunity for folks who want to engage in further content. Please keep in mind the extension is cohort is limited, not all applicants for the extension may receive it. We encourage all who are interested to select both the general training AND the training with the extension.
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If admitted to this program, I commit to attend every day of the program for its full duration, including evening group work sessions after formal instruction ends. I commit to booking travel that does not interfere with the beginning or end of the program. Please note that the 4-day bootcamp training programs generally begin at 5pm on Thursday and end at 12pm on Sunday of the dates listed. I am committing to attend the program to which I am admitted and have checked my availability prior to applying.
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I understand that there is a registration fee associated with this program and am applying with the understanding that if admitted, I will be able to pay the registration fees as outlined on the training website. Please not there are no scholarships available from LGBTQ+ Victory Institute as the program is heavily subsidized for every participant through the ticket prices.

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I am prepared to run for office.
I am excited to run for office.
I understand what being LGBTQ+ on the campaign trail is like.
I know where to find information and resources about running for office in general.
I know where to find information and resources about running for office specific to LGBTQ+ people.

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