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

6 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 wanted something done, so I decided to be a part of the change I wanted to see."
Swing State

From Community Care to County Leadership

Dr. Keisha Buchanan's campaign builds on more than 20 years as a mental-health professional working across Georgia. Now, she's connecting a career of supporting people through difficult circumstances with a decision to take responsibility for the community conditions affecting their daily lives.

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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