Candidate Training

A generation ago, neither the Republican nor the Democratic Party opposed homophobia. Today, the platform of the Democratic Party opposes prejudice based on sexual orientation and gender identity and explicitly supports the adoption of national, state, and local policies to outlaw discrimination. In contrast, the Republican Party has become the political instrument of those devoted to perpetuating discrimination. We believe the Democratic Party is the home of those devoted to securing fair and equal treatment for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Our Mission is to advance the Democratic Party in and among the LGBT Community and encourage qualified LGBT members to run for public office.

The National Democratic Training Committee trains Democrat candidates for office, and the Victory Institute, an affiliate of the Victory Fund, trains LGBTQ candidates and their campaigns.