Running for Office

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Aspen Policy Academy Director Betsy Cooper and another guest facilitate a panel with former Mayors London Breed and G.T. Bynum. The 4 speakers sit in chairs on stage with the Aspen Policy Academy logo displayed on a projector screen behind them.

Date

Wed Oct 28, 2026
9:00am – 10:00am PDT

Location

Virtual

Join the Aspen Policy Academy and former Mayors London Breed and G.T. Bynum to learn the fundamentals of running for elected office, from building a campaign strategy to understanding what it takes to launch a competitive campaign. This webinar offers practical guidance to help you assess whether running is right for you and take the first steps toward a campaign. Questions this module is intended to answer include: What does being a candidate, especially for local office, look like? What is helpful to think about before making the decision to run? What decisions can you make to increase your chances of success as a first-time candidate?

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