Candidate Bootcamp Registration

January 7-9, 2026

This two-day training is open to all Carpenter Union members and their spouse/partner regardless of whether you want to run for School Board, City Council, State Level Office, or Congress.

January 7-9, 2026
710 Olive Street
Saint Paul, MN 55130

In this bootcamp, you will:

Decide if running for office is for you.
Gather insight and advice from current elected officials.
Learn campaign timelines and how to run for office.
Party politics vs. union politics and why we run.
Begin to develop your campaign message.
Determine vote goal totals and win with numbers.
Volunteer recruitment tips and Get Out The Vote activities.
Win! “Get the Votes in the Box”
Learn fundraising basics, making the ask and endorsements.
Understand campaign finance laws.
Receive media tips, social media and more.

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If you have questions, please contact Deputy Political Director Kim Nelson at knelson@ncsrcc.org or 651-341-0490.

First Name

Last Name

Local

UBC ID

Confirm email

Cell Phone Number

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Please list any food allergies or other medical issues we should be aware of:

Emergency Contact First and Last Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Emergency Contact Relationship to You

I will need hotel room for the following nights (check all dates that apply):

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Friday, January 9th, 2026

I want to attend Candidate Bootcamp because:

I am interested in running for the following position:

Candidate Bootcamp Registration