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Done Waiting for Change, He’s Taking It to Columbus
Mike Baker has run his small photography business from Lorain County since 2008. Tired of waiting for someone else to fix the problems his neighbors faced, he ran on the costs working families carry, from property taxes to prescriptions. As a first-time candidate, he used NDTC trainings to find his win number and sharpen his message, then won a close primary and now has officially flipped Ohio House District 52.
Where first-time candidates start
These cover the work between deciding to run and getting off the ground.
Launch Plan
Start your 7-step campaign launch plan
So You Want to Run for Office
Join a live session that covers the basics
Intro to Campaign Strategy
Define what voters to reach, what to say to them, and how you'll do it.
Intro to Fundraising
Work through the most common fundraising questions first-time candidates have.
Getting Started Checklist
Stay organized from day one of your campaign
Campaign Start-Up Resources
Use this comprehensive list to get started
100+ On Demand Courses
Free, flexible, and built by real campaign experts. Take on your schedule, at your own pace.
Learn From the Best
Every course is developed by campaign experts with years of experience. You're not getting theory, you're getting the playbook.
Built for Every Role
From candidate to campaign staff and volunteers, our catalog covers every role on modern campaigns.
At Your Fingertips
Real campaign skills are built with practice. Come back to any course, anytime, whenever you need a refresher.
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"NDTC's resources have given me an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of all that comes with running a campaign... Having the ability to network has allowed me to bounce ideas off of other candidates, and it gives me a sense of belonging in a place in which I am unfamiliar."
Jessica Harper
