Every community deserves amazing elected leaders.

Maybe the next one is someone you know. Maybe it's you.

Thinking about running for office?

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    Search for offices you can run for, with all the information you need to get on the ballot.
  2. 2
    Take the free online course: How to run for office.
  3. 3
    Start a 14-day free trial of NationBuilder, organizing software designed to help you win your election.

Know someone who should run for office?

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    Nominate them to run.
  2. 2
    Share the nomination to encourage others to co-sign.

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Does your organization...

  • Recruit and train candidates?
  • Care about encouraging civic participation and a strong democracy?
  • Just want more people to run?

We want to work with you – by matching you with potential candidates, providing our tools to your audience, or collaborating to educate people on how they can participate in democracy.

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