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Date(s) - 05/15/2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Are you considering a run for office?
San Mateo County Democratic Party and Santa Clara County Democratic Party are hosting the 2026 Candidate Training.
Register for all sessions here.
‘The 2026 Candidate Training offers these five sessions. To receive a Certificate, attend four or more.
Campaigns 101 (APRIL 24, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
- Day Chair: Alicia Aguirre, Former City Councilmember, Redwood City
- Josh Becker, State Senator
- Jessica McNabb Speiser, Santa Clara County Board of Education
- Gene Kim, San Mateo Foster City School District & Campaign Consultant
- Marcella Padilla, City Councilmember, Redwood City
Campaign Requirements (MAY 1, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
- Day Chair: Bill James, Santa Clara County Democratic Party Chair
- Jordan Eldridge, Eldridge Political Partners LLC
- Martin McTaggart, City of San Mateo City Clerk
- FPPC Trainer, California Fair Political Practices Commission
Building a Winning Campaign Team & Message (May 8, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
- Day Chair: Gina Papan, Former Mayor, Millbrae
- Donna Colson, City Council, Burlingame
- Lisa Gauthier, San Mateo County Supervisor, District 4
- Clayton Koo, Former School Board Trustee
How to Seek Endorsements (MAY 15, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
- Day Chair: Karen Maki, San Mateo County Democratic Party Chair
- Julie Lind, Executive Officer, San Mateo County Central Labor Council
- Nicole Fernandez, San Mateo City Councilmember
- Barbara Dye, Coastside Democrats President
Crafting Key Issues & Research to Reach Diverse Audiences (MAY 22, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
- Day Chair: Ligia Andrade Zúñiga, San Mateo Union High School District Trustee and Kalimah Salahuddin, Former Jefferson Union High District Board Trustee
- Danielle Cwirko-Godycki, San Mateo City Councilmember
- Andy Lie, Jefferson Union High District Board Trustee
- Noelia Corzo, San Mateo County Supervisor, District 2
- Manufou Anoai, Former Daly City School District Board Trustee
