Local Issues

Interested in becoming a strong political candidate for your community?

May 15, 2020

Starting May 20, NAR will be hosting a free, Candidate Training Virtual Classroom for REALTORS® and associations staff. If you have ever considered running for local office, are currently running for local office, or just want to find out more about political campaigns, this is the training for you.

The training will be led by NAR staff and consultants who have helped hundreds of state and local candidates get elected to office. The weekly, 4-part series will be held every Wednesday at 1 PM EDT, starting on May 20 and concluding on June 10. Each virtual session will last 90 hours. Registration is required to participate.

For questions or to register, contact John Winston at 202-383-1235.

TRAINING OUTLINE:

WEDNESDAY - 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Part 1: Candidate Training Virtual Classroom

Learn more about how you decide to run for office, preparing to run, and putting together a winning campaign plan.

WEDNESDAY - 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Part 2: Candidate Training Virtual Classroom

Learn how to raise money for your campaign and find the voters you will need to communicate with to win.

WEDNESDAY - 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Part 3: Candidate Training Virtual Classroom

Learn to develop a winning message and how to use mail and online communications to connect with voters.

WEDNESDAY - 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Part 4: Candidate Training Virtual Classroom

Learn how successful candidates persuade and mobilize voters through grassroots tactics.