Ready to run for office, John!? This is your moment!

Applications are open for the Emerge 2026 Virtual Trainings : fully online training programs that inspire democratic women to run, and give them the tools to win.


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January Virtual Boot Camp [[link removed]]
For Candidates with a 2026 Election

This Boot Camp is for 2026 candidates - it will help you kickstart your race or improve your campaign tactics! Learn how to run a winning political campaign with expert trainers, meet the country’s most influential political players, and build your network with Emerge alums and fellow cohort members. The Boot Camp sessions runs from January 22 through February 1, 2026, tution is $350. For details, see our Boot Camp schedule & curriculum [[link removed]] . The deadline to apply is Oct. 15.

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Not quite ready for this election, but want to run within the next two or three years?

Apply for the National Virtual Signature Training Program [[link removed]]

A unique opportunity for Democratic women and non-binary folks who plan to run for public office in the next 2 – 5 years (through 2030). This is the only virtual, 70-hour in-depth training that inspires candidates to run & prepares women with the tools, skills, and network to win. The Signature Program runs from February through June 2026, tuition is $750. Payment plans, and fundraising your tution, and applying for a schoalrship are all possible payment methods. For details, see our Virtual Signature schedule & curriculum [[link removed]] . The d eadline to apply is Nov. 15.

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If you have questions about our National Virtual training programs, please contact Jamie Lynn Maniscalco, Deputy National Training Director, [email protected] [[email protected]] .






The Emerge training centers women of the New American Majority - Black, Brown, and Indigenous women, women of color, LGBTQ+, young, and unmarried women. In building a reflective democracy, we know the value of developing leaders who have the passion and skills to bring their community’s voice to the decision-making table.

Today, we have more than 1,200 Emerge alums serving in elected office throughout the country, and over 6,500 women trained.
Our alums have a 71% win rate, and Emerge alums are nearly six times more likely to win.

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