Elections as Resistance: An Ohio Working Families Power Training

The Ohio Elections as Resistance Training is a three-day training designed to prepare aspiring and current campaign staffers, candidates, elected officials, and campaign activists to build disciplined, people-powered campaigns. Attendees will be expected to attend the entire training from September 25th to September 27th in-person. Participants will stay on-site in Columbus, OH. Lodging will be provided. Applicants should submit their application by Friday, September 4th, 2026. The application can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqhQoVurSGoivXnOs-KZv4k7K9dsm_9_HwqOB1I5MdxrQxIg/viewform Participants will explore the Ohio Working Families Party’s approach to elections and governing power while building practical skills in Field, Fundraising, Finance, and Communications. The training combines political education, practical campaign tools, relationship-building, and lessons from experienced candidates, elected officials, organizers, and campaign practitioners. Together, participants will learn how to organize our people, win elections, and build lasting independent governing power across Ohio. We hope you will join us for this event, and we look forward to building working people power with you!