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Hi John,
A new year brings new beginnings — and new opportunities to change who holds power.
If you’ve been thinking about running for office, supporting a campaign, or stepping into public leadership, there’s no better moment than right now. In 2026, the fight for equality and democracy will demand bold, prepared LGBTQ+ leaders — and Victory Institute is here to help you get ready!
Free Time2Run Webinars & Information Sessions to Kick Off the Year:
We’re offering a series of free virtual trainings at the start of the year! Join us for this skills-building webinar to give you the tools to assess how prepared you are to run and how to elevate your candidacy and/or a information session all about our Candidate & Campaign Trainings!
Whether you’re exploring a run or getting ready to hit launch, these sessions will help you take that next step with clarity and confidence. Click on each date to register: Time2Run Webinar: January 2026, Information Session: 2026 Candidate & Campaign Trainings (January 2026), Time2Run Webinar: February 2026 and Information Session: 2026 Candidate & Campaign Trainings (February 2026)!
LGBTQ+ Leadership Summits:
If you’re curious about public leadership — especially local offices like school board, city council, or state legislature — our Leadership Summits are the perfect on-ramp. These one-day events are built for first-timers: high-energy, welcoming, and designed to help you see yourself in the arena. Join us at the Minneapolis LGBTQ+ Public Leadership Summit or the Seattle LGBTQ+ Public Leadership Summit!
Upcoming Candidate & Campaign Trainings:
Our flagship programs are hitting the road again — bringing hands-on campaign strategy, messaging, fundraising, and field training to cities across the country. These are immersive, nuts-and-bolts experiences that help LGBTQ+ leaders launch viable, values-driven campaigns from day one. Register for the Philadelphia Candidate & Campaign Training or Denver Candidate & Campaign Training here! All applications due by March 4, 2026.
The year ahead calls for LGBTQ+ leaders who are ready to show up, speak out, and win. If you’re ready to learn how to run — or even just wondering if you could — this is your moment.
New year. New you. New representation. Let’s get started!
Itay Balely
Pronouns: he|him|his
Director of Training, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute
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