Arena Community,

👏 We have exciting news. We’ve teamed up with Run for Something to launch Run Academy, the first ever Candidate Track at Arena Academy.

As a former candidate myself, I know the challenges first-time candidates face when running for office, and I could not be more excited and proud to launch Run Academy.

In February, a cohort of 30 candidates running for state and local office will join campaign staff trainees in the seven tracks we currently train. This unique program will partner staff and candidates to learn the fundamentals of building winning campaigns. The training will be held online February 3-6 in tandem with Arena Academy.

If you’re running for state or local office, apply to Run Academy by January 4.

You've seen the headlines. QAnon candidates are running for school board. State legislatures are ramming through anti-abortion laws and restricting voting rights. Municipal leadership makes the difference in curbing or continuing the pandemic. We need well-trained, bold candidates at the state and local levels.

We’re thrilled to partner with Run for Something to recruit young, diverse candidates to run for state and local office and at Run Academy train them to win.

If you’re running for state or local office, apply to Run Academy by January 4 or share this opportunity with someone you know who is running for office.

If you're not running, share the news on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to inspire someone else to apply

With gratitude,

Lauren Baer