Candidate Trainings

Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD)

Our LEAD candidate training program is designed to recruit and train progressive candidates to run for state and local races across Michigan. Our trainings are open to current and future candidates.

Becoming a LEADer:

Our one day candidate bootcamps are held monthly at various locations across the state. We cover fundraising, campaign messaging, compliance, and field strategies. These campaign 101 style trainings are designed for current or future progressive candidates interested in running for local office or state-level races including school board, city council, county commission, state legislature and more. Register for Becoming a LEADer.

Taking the LEAD:

Our 4-week webinar training series launching in 2023 dives deeper in the tools candidates need to run a professional campaign. These campaign 201 style trainings are open to current and future progressive candidates interested in running for local office or state-level races including school board, city council, county commission, state legislature and more. We’ll dive deeper into how to manage call time, craft fundraising asks, talk to voters, and create a campaign plan. Register for Taking the LEAD.

LEAD for Justice:

Our candidate recruitment and training program focused on providing current and future judicial candidates mentorship opportunities and training on how to navigate the judicial appointment process and how to run a successful judicial campaign. LEAD for Justice trainings are offered throughout the year. The next full 5-week LEAD for Justice webinar program will be held in fall of 2025. Register for LEAD for Justice.

LEAD the Future:

Our candidate recruitment and training curriculum specifically for school board candidates. LEAD the Future trainings are available to those who are planning to run for school board or want to support school board campaigns. This one off trainings will be held virtually in the summer of 2024. Register for Lead the Future.

Interested in Running?

If you live in Michigan, have progressive values, and are ready to bring you unique perspective to an elected office, GLPA-LEAD wants to connect with you!

Select the button below, input your information, and see what offices are open in your area. Someone from our team will reach out to discuss.