We Train Democrats to Win Local, State, and National Elections

33 Days until election day

3,400+ races. Every one within reach.

Democrats we trained are on the ballot in every corner of the map. These are the trainings that got them there.

"I want to bring commonsense solutions to the people of Arkansas. We have been ignored for too long."
ON THE BALLOT

Thirty-Seven Years In Fort Smith, First Time On The Ballot

After two decades in broadcasting and 15 years in public education, Wendy Peer is taking on a two-term Republican incumbent in Arkansas House District 50. NDTC trains thousnads of candidates like Wendy to flip local seats from red to blue and hold them for long-term power.

Democrats running right now

Here's a small sample of the 3,400+ NDTC trained Democrats that are on the ballot this midterm cycle. Click on any one to see where they're running and for what.

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.

3,400+That’s how many NDTC-trained candidates are on the ballot in 2026. NDTC has trained 17%, or 1 in 6, of all Democrats running this year.
Built on real campaigns. Proven by real candidates.

"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

Ohio House of Representatives•District 93
First-time candidate

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We partner with recruitment organizations, labor unions, trade groups, state parties, and other progressive organizations to train Democrats to run successful campaigns and win elections.

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