National Democratic Training Committee - NDTC

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!
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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!

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Supreme court appears open to Republican challenge over Illinois mail-in ballot law Justices questioned Illinois law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by election day to be counted for two weeks after

Allowing candidates to challenge their state’s mail-in rules – something Republicans, and Trump in particular, have long attacked – has huge implications for the 2026 mid-terms.

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How the 2025 U.S. Government Shutdown Is Affecting Museums Some federally funded institutions across the U.S. have remained open, but it’s wise to check if you plan on visiting.

When a GOP Congress throws a budget tantrum, the immediate casualty isn't just critical services, but also the Air and Space Museum. The GOP is denying the public access to American culture and sending thousands of federal workers home without pay.

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Republican ousted by Democrat in shock election defeat The mayoralty has been held by a Republican for years.

Mindy O'Neall, who was a learner with us back in 2020, flipped a GOP-leaning seat in Alaska! This win has sent political strategists scrambling for a new catchphrase, since "Alaska is unwinnable for Dems" is now officially a lie.

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

How Anyone with a Phone Can Ruin a Politician's Week You don't need money to influence politicians when you can cost them money.

Speak up. Your voice still matters. More than you might realize.

Here is a good read on how to speak up:
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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!

Traindems NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

🚨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!
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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!
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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!

09/25 Thurs • 1 pm ET • Hispanic Heritage Month AMA: Expanding Latino Leadership NDTC recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month with a virtual Ask Me Anything event spotlighting Latino activists, organizations, and leaders who are expanding civic p...

🚨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!
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Traindems NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

🚨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

Democrats are holding the line. The current Republican-led bill would further slash healthcare access and increase corporate handouts.

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ActBlue acquiring Dem digital firm as its mission grows The fundraising platform is inching towards becoming a "one-stop solution" for Democratic campaigns.

The largest online donation platform for Democrats aims to claim a bigger stake in the election campaign industry through the purchase of Impactive, a voter outreach tool.

www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

A record number of congressional lawmakers aren't running for reelection in 2026. Here's the list NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms.

27 Republicans are exiting Washington; each one is an opportunity to challenge, build up hope, and overtake the GOP’s thin margins in Congress.

www.npr.org/2025/09/15/n...

It’s been a tough news cycle the past couple of weeks, and we don’t want to overwhelm you.

Here are a couple of stories that were on our newsfeed this week:

We trained Democrats in Reno, Nevada this weekend! People are showing up and taking action — some for the first time!

This is the energy and momentum we need as we head into 2026!

Ready to get trained? traindems.org

Traindems NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

🚨Training Schedule for 9/14 - 9/20🚨

1-2 pm ET on 9/15- Running an Effective Canvass Operation

7-8 pm ET on 9/16- Planning a Vote-By-Mail Program

1-2 pm ET on 9/18- Rural Canvassing

Head to traindems.org to register!

Make sure to sign up for our in-person training tomorrow!

Reminder! We have an in-person training in Reno, Nevada this Saturday. Make sure you are signed up: ndtc.me/4lRqKQp

We remember September 11th, 2001.

Political violence is never acceptable. Free speech without fear of violence is a fundamental and sacred tenet of our Constitution and at the core of being an American. Period.

It's more important than ever to diversify your outreach strategy.

With iOS 26 coming out, here are some ways your campaign can prepare!
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