DemDaily: Training The Party’s Farm Team
May 21, 2025
The largest and fastest-growing network of elected leaders within the Democratic Party is Municipal Officials.
Locally elected officials are the "farm team" of the party -- those who often have the most direct impact on voters' daily lives, and make up the bench for our future state and federal office leaders.
The Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) is hosting a free, one-day, 100% virtual campaign training course for current and future candidates and campaign staffers to teach them the skills they need to execute successful campaigns at the local level. Although oriented toward candidates, it is open to all those interested in helping elect Democrats to local office are welcome to participate!
| The Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO): Founded in 1988 as a non-profit (527) political and constituency committee of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), DMO represents the largest coalition of Democratic officials in the United States: Tens of thousands Mayors, City Council Members, School Board Members and other elected leaders from cities, towns, townships, villages and boroughs of all sizes across 50 states, DC and the territories. |
The Candidate Camp is just one of resources and opportunities that DMO offers to connect, engage, and empower local elected officials, activists and Democrats nationwide.
DMO Candidate Camp
DMO has partnered with the DNC for an action-packed day of campaign training. The sessions will cover everything from fundraising to communications, organizing to data, and more. Whether you are considering a run for local office or are already on the campaign trail, the DMO Candidate Camp has got you covered.
Date: July 12, 2025, Saturday
Time: 11:00am - 4:00 pm ET
Register: Here
The DMO Training Series offers impactful programming to members, candidates, and allies. The trainings take place monthly, on the last Wednesday of the month at 4:00pm ET, and feature a diverse range of topics, expert speakers, and helpful resources. Recordings of the live virtual events are available in the DMO online resource portal, theLeadership Library.
Upcoming Trainings
Subject: Solutions, Not Scare Tactics: Countering Tough-on-Crime Rhetoric and Winning the Narrative on Safety, Accountability, and Justice
Date: May 28, 2025, Wednesday
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm ET
Register: Here
Subject: Unions 101 Virtual Workshop with Economic Policy Institute
Date: June 25, 2025, Wednesday
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm ET
Register: Here
| As the liaison between the DNC and local elected officials, DMO invests in tomorrow's national leadership by highlighting the accomplishments of local leaders, while working to ensure that member's voices and policy priorities are heard at the city and state level, and nationally in Congress through non-partisan groups like the National League of Cities (NLC). |
Additional Resources
DMO Monthly Newsletter: SignUp Here
Endorsements: If you are running for Mayor, City Council, School Board, or any other municipal office and subscribe to the principles of the Democratic Party. Apply for a DMO Endorsement Here
State Ambassadors: Current and former DMOs and allies who serve as leaders in over 30 states. Join: Here
DMO Campaign Starter Kit: Check it out Here
DMO Partner: Learn more Here
The DMO Summit
Date: September 18-20, 2025
Where: Durham, North Carolina
Marriott City Center & Durham Convention Center, nestled in the heart of the city!
What: Candidate and Elected Official Trainings, Panel Discussions, Networking, Briefings, Excursions, Receptions, a Vendor Fair, and more.
The DMO Summit offers an exciting networking opportunity for local Democrats nationwide, and for business, labor, and policy groups working with cities to connect with some of the most engaged and influential municipal leaders from across the country!
DemList will keep you informed.
| DMO's Board of Directors, led by President and Glendale, Wisconsin Mayor Bryan Kennedy, comprises elected leaders across every region of the country. DMO is run under the capable direction of Executive Director Cheyenne Davis-Eubanks and Political Director Jesse Maldonado. |
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