Quick Start: setting up your campaign
Confused about filing? How to get a bank account? How to take donations online? Kentucky Registration of Election Finance?
We have you covered! Check out our quick start guide for Louisville campaigns
Looking for how to get Votebuilder or Mobilize? Click here
Training Resources
Training is the one of the first steps to be able run effective campaigns.
Know about a training resource or event not listed? Send them or any broken links, etc to us at communications@Louisvilledems.com
National Democratic Training Committee- in person and online trainings for Democrats
Run for Something- Resources and training for Democratic and progressive candidates 35 and under
Victory Institute- Resources and training for LGBTQ+ candidates
Emerge Kentucky- Resources and training for women running for Democratic office in Kentucky
Collective PAC Justice for All Initiative- Training for Black candidates to run for office.
Arena- Online and in-person trainings for Democratic candidates and staffers. Campaign Toolkit with resources for candidates and staffers.
Re:Power- Formerly Wellstone- Trainings for candidates and staffers, also excellent campaign resources for DIY campaigns
Movement School— Trainings for progressive campaigns and movements.
The Campaign School at Yale University. Nonpartisan training intensive for women running for office.
New Leaders Council Organization that trains progressive leaders.
New Politics Leadership Academy Non partisan organization focused on training veterans for running for office.
New American Leaders preparing first and second generation Americans to run, win, and lead.
Books and Online Guides
Politics the Wellstone Way: How to Elect Progressive Candidates and Win on Issues
Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself
When we are in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership
The All New Don't Think of an Elephant!: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate
The Campaign Manager 6th Edition
The Local Office Guide by Run For Something detailed breakdowns on what local offices do, skills & qualifications you need to run for them
The Campaign Workshop- Blog for progressive campaigns
Training for Change Organizing and electoral Resources and trainings.
Public Narrative: theStory of Self, Us, and Now Worksheet to help you develop a public narrative for your campaign.