DMO Downballot Candidate Virtual Bootcamp
From Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO):
Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) is excited to announce our 2026 DMO Candidate Camp! 2026 DMO Candidate Camp is a free, one-day, 100% virtual training course that provides current and future candidates and campaign staffers the skills they need to execute successful campaigns at the local level. This training course is tailored towards Democratic candidates for local office and their staff, but all those interested in helping elect Democrats to local office are welcome to participate!
DMO has partnered with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for an action-packed day of campaign training. 2026 DMO Candidate Camp trainings will cover everything from fundraising to communications, organizing to data, and more! Whether you are considering a run for local office, or already on the campaign trail, our 2026 DMO Candidate Camp has something for you.
DMO just announced their 2026 2026 DMO Candidate Camp! 2026 DMO Candidate Camp is a free, one-day, 100% virtual training course that provides candidates and campaign staffers the skills they need to execute successful campaigns at the local level. This training course is tailored towards Democratic candidates for local office and their staff, but all those interested in helping elect Democrats to local office are welcome to participate!
2026 DMO Candidate Camp
Saturday, July 11, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET)
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
DMO has partnered with the DNC to bring you an action-packed day of campaign training. DMO Candidate Camp trainings will cover everything from fundraising to communications, organizing to data, and more. Whether you are considering a run for local office or already on the campaign trail, our DMO Candidate Camp has something for you.
We can’t wait to see you at DMO Candidate Camp! Please direct any questions or press inquiries to political@nationaldmo.org.
REGISTER HERE, and join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for DMO Candidate Camp!
ABOUT DMO: Democratic Municipal Officials is a national organization representing current and future Mayors, City Council Members, Commissioners, School Board Members, and Special District Representatives across the United States who identify with the values of the Democratic Party.
As the official organization of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) representing local elected officials and candidates, DMO serves as the Democratic voice in local politics and the local voice within the Democratic Party. Our members are on the front lines of democracy, engaging directly with their communities and delivering results where the government meets people’s everyday lives.
DMO is building durable Democratic power from the ground up. With thousands of local elected officials, candidates, alumni, and partners in our national network, DMO is the fastest-growing organization within the Democratic Party and the largest coalition of Democratic municipal leaders in the country. Together, our members strengthen democratic institutions, defend local communities, and advance Democratic values in cities, towns, villages, townships, and boroughs nationwide.
Cory Booker Coming to Birmingham!
From BluePrint Alabama:
As Promised: Cory Booker Coming to Birmingham!
Dear Alabama Democrats,
Our motto is simple: FIGHT BACK.
As you may know, Senator Cory Booker was previously scheduled to join us but had to cancel due to critical votes in Washington. As promised, he is coming and we are excited to officially share that he will be with us in Birmingham on Monday, May 4.
Senator Booker will join us for a Town Hall focused on where we are as a country, what’s at stake, and how we move forward together.
Event Details:
What: Town Hall with Senator Cory Booker
When: Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Where: Birmingham, AL (Location details will be shared with confirmed RSVPs)
This Town Hall is free and open to the public. It will take place in Birmingham on Monday, May 4th at 6:30pm. Doors will open at 6:00pm.
Space is limited so please RSVP today. The location will be provided to people who RSVP 24 hours prior to the event.
As we build toward the 2026 elections, moments like this matter. If you’re able, please consider supporting the work of Blueprint Alabama so we can continue bringing leaders and opportunities like this to our state.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE to Blueprint Alabama
Grassroots donations will help us build the infrastructure and the energy we need to send a strong message next November.
Always in the fight,
Josh Coleman & Caroline Self
Founders, Blueprint Alabama
SB360 threat, HB275 opportunity
You may be up to speed already on SB360 and HB475, but if not, here’s a brief description from Energy Alabama:
Two bills. Two very different futures for your Alabama Power bill.
SB360 — the “Power to the People Act” — sounds promising. But buried inside it is a provision giving the Governor’s hand-picked Secretary of Energy control over the PSC’s agenda and personnel. That’s not power to the people. That’s a backdoor political takeover of utility regulation. We beat HB 392 to protect your vote. We’re not handing that power to a new government official now.
HB475 is the real deal. It requires rate hearings under oath, reduces Alabama Power‘s outrageous profit margins, and bans them from charging you for their lobbying and political activities. Real oversight. Real relief.
Your legislators need to hear from you right now!
The Senate has passed SB360 and it’s in the House. If passed there, the law will require a PSC transition from three to seven elected members—but that transition will begin with four July appointments by Kay Ivey; that means a 7-0 GOP Commission at least until January. And even if Dems win both PSC seats on the ballot in November, the best we’d see until the 2028 election would be a 5-2 GOP commission.
Following are two legislative contact links provided by Energy Alabama. I urge you to spread word about the immediate need to ask House members to vote NO on SB360 and YES on HB475. Our hopes to win a 2-1 PSC majority November 3 and real regulatory change depend on it!
Second ‘No Kings’ protests planned nationwide on Oct. 18.
What are the “No Kings” protests?
The “No Kings” movement, launched by Indivisible, a nonprofit coalition of political action groups, is organizing events in response to what they describe as increasingly authoritarian tactics by President Donald Trump.
The group says Trump is “disappearing immigrants,” deploying troops to cities and threatening democratic processes through voter suppression and redistricting efforts. “The president thinks his rule is absolute,” the group said in a statement. “But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption and cruelty.”
The protests are intended to be nonviolent.
In June, more than 5 million people across all 50 states joined in “No Kings” events. Indivisible says it was one of the largest movements in American history, and they expect the Oct. 18 movements to be bigger and stronger.
These 12 events are set for Alabama.
Where can Alabamians join the movement in Montgomery?
In Montgomery, participants will meet at Riverfront Park, located at 355 Commerce St., from 9 a.m. to noon. They will march to the downtown fountain, rally and then return to Riverfront Park. The event meets ADA standards, and the route is mainly flat ground. There will be ASL interpretation available.
Other “No Kings” events to happen across Alabama
There will be 12 events taking place across Alabama.
Here’s where Alabamians can join in outside the Montgomery area:
Other Nearby Locations
- Athens: North Jefferson Street & Market Street West, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Huntsville: The event address is private and requires an RSVP. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Guntersville: Marshall County Courthouse, 10 a.m. to noon.
- Oxford: Oxford Exchange, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Birmingham: Railroad Park Foundation, 10 a.m. to noon.
- Tuscaloosa: No address is provided, but an event is planned from 10 a.m. to noon.
- Dadeville: Tallapoosa County Courthouse, noon. to 2 p.m.
- Phenix City: 900 Broadway, Columbus, Ga., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Dothan: 114 N Oates St. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Mobile: Government Plaza, 205 Government St., 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Fairhope: U.S. 98 & Fairhope Avenue, 9:30 a.m. to noon.
More Information on Indivisible
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