NDTC trained 180+ elected city council members in 2025.

UPDATE! More numbers are in: NDTC has trained over 900+ winners in 2025. Thank you to everyone who stepped up to serve their community, and let's keep this energy going into 2026.

28. That's how many NDTC learners became Mayors in 2025. Here's to more local Democratic leadership, nationwide! (Because we're not done counting.)

Over 20% of the 64 Delegates who kept Virginia Democratic last night are NDTC learners. Sic semper tyrannis, indeed!

Here are some powerhouse Native leaders you should know about!

Mississippi Democrats broke the Republican supermajority in the Mississippi Senate for the first time in 13 years! NDTC Learner Theresa Gillespie Isom won her race for State Senate, flipping a Republican-held seat!

It's a beautiful morning here at NDTC where we count 560+ learners in the winners. And we're not yet done!

Democrats won big tonight across the country! We're so proud of everyone who stepped up to run for office. Let's keep this momentum going as we build for 2026!

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! Be a voter if there’s an election happening near you. iwillvote.com

There are important elections happening across the country, so if there’s one happening near you, be a voter in 2025!

The Trump Administration has been ordered to fund SNAP, but things are still uncertain due to the shutdown. Feeding 40 million people, mostly seniors and kids, should not be a fight. Here is how you can help.

🚨Training Schedule for 11/2 - 11/8🚨 7-8pm ET on 11/6- So You Want to Run for Office? Head to traindems.org to register!

Happy November! Here is our schedule of trainings for this month.

Rachel Simon sat down with her neighbor Kelly Dietrich (CEO of @traindems) to talk about what is going on in their neighborhood in Chicago.

Nothing is spookier than Republicans running unopposed. Run for office in 2026.

We’re less than a week out from important elections happening across the country. Everyone running or staffing a campaign builds a new community of voters ready to take back our democracy. It’s a movement, not a moment.

Not sure where to start with the overwhelming news cycle? We picked a couple of stories that stood out to us this week and put them in one place.

With @andybeshearky.bsky.social last night at the @cookcountydems.bsky.social fundraiser. Leaders like this prove Democrats can win anywhere when we deliver results. @traindems.bsky.social is training the next generation to do exactly that. Let's keep building. 💙

There are important elections happening across the country in 2025! Hear from Stacey Mars, the Chair of the Greenville County Democratic Party, and why staying engaged and voting is so important.

🚨Training Schedule for 10/26 - 11/1🚨 1-2pm ET on 10/29- Tech Time: Setting Up a Virtual Phone Bank Head to traindems.org to register!

Republicans are refusing to negotiate with Democrats to lower health care costs. Instead, they're keeping our government shutdown to force Democrats to cave. That's not governance. This is why we're training Democrats — to run for office, and do better.

The news cycle can be overwhelming (to say the least!), and we don’t want you to burn out! We compiled some of the top stories on our newsfeed this week in one easy-to-read thread:

If you've ever doorknocked for a campaign you’ve probably heard about MiniVAN— it's one of the many tools used on a campaign. Want to learn how to harness the power of MiniVAN? We have upcoming Tech Time trainings and free on-demand courses! ndtc.me/4oCG7Oo

NDTC has over 1000 learners on the ballot this November! This is how we build long-term power: we make the GOP show up and defend their seats everywhere.

🚨Training Schedule for 10/19 - 10/25🚨 1-2 pm ET on 10/20- So You Want To Run For Office? 1-2 pm ET on 10/23- Tech Time: MiniVAN for Canvassing Head to traindems.org to register!

TOMORROW is our Staff Fundraising Bootcamp! Be sure to join us for a deep-dive on how to develop the relationships and raise the funds you need to stay the course and win your race. ndtc.me/4peeKeE

The news cycle won't let up, and we want to make it manageable for you. Here are a few of the stories that were on our newsfeed this week:

✅  @traindems.bsky.social

Are you a fundraising/finance staffer or an aspiring one? We have a free bootcamp just for you! ndtc.me/4peeKeE

Reminder: We have this Ask Me Anything on 10/16 ahead of the No Kings Protest! See you there! ndtc.me/46ZHD5R

It’s time to make your voting plan! When you have a specific voting plan, you are more likely to turn out to the polls.

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! NDTC recognizes the resiliency and vibrancy of Indigenous peoples today and everyday.

We’re a year out from the mid-terms. Now’s the time to learn how to fund and run a great and winning campaign. Join us for a day-long NDTC deep-dive on how to develop the relationships and raise the funds you need to stay the course and win your race. ndtc.me/4peeKeE

🚨Training Schedule for 10/12 - 10/18🚨 1-2 pm ET on 10/14- Data Management for Your Field Program 7-8 pm ET on 10/16- Tech Time: Building a List in VoteBuilder 11- 4 pm ET on 10/18- National Staff Fundraising and Finance Bootcamp Head to traindems.org to register!

Our first amendment right guarantees our right to protest, but what does that really mean? How can we exercise that right safely & effectively in this moment? Join our Ask Me Anything: What to Expect When You Protest to get trained ahead of No Kings Day! ndtc.me/46ZHD5

If you’re building out your voter universe in VoteBuilder and you’re wondering how to most effectively build out your list, we have just the course for you! ndtc.me/48j6rYT

The news can be ~a lot~ so we’ve compiled a couple of stories in one easy to read thread!

Speak up. Your voice still matters. More than you might realize. Here is a good read on how to speak up: cmarmitage.substack.com/p/how-anyone...

We had a great retreat in Chicago preparing for 2026! From Congress to school board, there are so many important elections in 2026, and we’re ready to help Democrats everywhere run for office and win!

🚨Training Schedule for 10/5 - 10/11🚨 7-8 pm ET on 10/6- How to Have Successful Volunteer Recruitment Conversations Head to traindems.org to register!

It may be ~spooky~ season, but running for office doesn’t have to be! Check out our free live virtual trainings this month! traindems.org

Republicans have shut down the government.

We will be training Democrats in Greenville, South Carolina on October 25th! Make sure you sign up, and we will see you there! ndtc.me/4nkQaY0

NDTC is on the ground in Chicago! We are working hard to make sure every Democrat everywhere has the resources they need to run for office and win!

🚨Tomorrow is our Ask Me Anything: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition 🚨 Make sure you are signed up: ndtc.me/4n1hp9Q

Republicans are passing bills at every level of government that hurt everyday Americans. The way we get through this time is together.

We are 3 days out from our Hispanic Heritage Month AMA! We will see you there! ndtc.me/4n1hp9Q

🚨Training Schedule for 9/21 - 9/27🚨 1-2 pm ET on 9/25 - Ask Me Anything: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition Head to traindemocrats.org to register!

Canvassing strategies that work in a big city don’t necessarily work in rural communities. Make sure you consider where you are campaigning as you build out your strategy!

Join us for our Ask Me Anything: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition on September 25th at 1 PM ET! Hear from these incredible panelists and get your questions answered in real time! ndtc.me/4n1hp9Q