Great Lakes Political Academy - Leadership, Education, and Development

Great Lakes Political Academy - Leadership, Education, and Development Great Lakes Political Academy (GLPA) recruits and trains progressive candidates and campaign staff.

Drumroll, please... Applications are officially open for our 2027 Campaign Staff Fellowship Program.For more than 12 yea...
09/01/2026

Drumroll, please... Applications are officially open for our 2027 Campaign Staff Fellowship Program.

For more than 12 years, this prestigious program has helped launch and develop hundreds of political staffers across Michigan.

Whether you’re preparing to work on your first campaign this fall or looking to take the next step in your political career, our free, 12-week cohort-based program will give you the practical skills you need to succeed, from field organizing and fundraising to communications and more!

Apply at glpa-lead.com/apply

Tickets for GLPA's Fall Fest are on sale now! Buy yours at glpa-lead.com/fallfest
08/25/2026

Tickets for GLPA's Fall Fest are on sale now! Buy yours at glpa-lead.com/fallfest

Have you ever considered running for office? Use our Ballot Ready tool at https://www.glpa-lead.com/runforoffice to easi...
08/20/2026

Have you ever considered running for office? Use our Ballot Ready tool at https://www.glpa-lead.com/runforoffice to easily discover open public offices looking for leaders like you.

Take the lead today to find opportunities and make a real difference in your community!

Join GLPA alumni, trained candidates, and friends for the GLPA Fall Fest Mixer, an evening of connection, conversation, ...
08/17/2026

Join GLPA alumni, trained candidates, and friends for the GLPA Fall Fest Mixer, an evening of connection, conversation, story sharing, and celebration.

We'll be joined by Special Guest Joanna Whaley for State Representative and hosted by a fantastic group of Michigan leaders and GLPA champions!

Purchase a ticket: glpa-lead.com/fallfest

Congratulations to our GLPA trained candidates who advanced through their Primary last week and are moving on to the gen...
08/14/2026

Congratulations to our GLPA trained candidates who advanced through their Primary last week and are moving on to the general election for the Michigan State Senate!

We’re proud of the time, energy, and commitment you’ve put into building your campaigns and serving your communities. Congratulations, and onward to the general!

Serving on a school board is one of the most effective ways to make a meaningful impact in your community. If you are ru...
08/12/2026

Serving on a school board is one of the most effective ways to make a meaningful impact in your community. If you are running for a position or supporting a school board campaign, join us this Saturday, August 15 for an online training that covers:

- Key school board issues
- Effective campaign messaging
- The nuts and bolts of campaigning
- Strategies for running as a slate

Register today: https://www.glpa-lead.com/schoolboard

This week we'll be highlighting the GLPA recruited and trained candidates who came out on top in Michigan's Primary Elec...
08/11/2026

This week we'll be highlighting the GLPA recruited and trained candidates who came out on top in Michigan's Primary Election's last week.

Starting with the State House, from learning campaign fundamentals to building the skills and confidence to lead, these candidates put in the work!

Congrats to our GLPA candidates who advanced through their Primary!

It's Primary Day in Michigan! If you've not yet voted, you have until 8 PM to vote in person or return your absentee bal...
08/04/2026

It's Primary Day in Michigan! If you've not yet voted, you have until 8 PM to vote in person or return your absentee ballot to a dropbox.
Find your polling place, see what’s on your ballot, or locate a dropbox at Michigan.gov/Vote.

Calling all school board candidates! We're hosting a training this Saturday in Lansing on how to run and win your school...
07/28/2026

Calling all school board candidates! We're hosting a training this Saturday in Lansing on how to run and win your school board election! Register: glpa-lead.com/schoolboard

This is the last call for our Oakland County LEAD the Future school board training! If you are running for a position or...
07/24/2026

This is the last call for our Oakland County LEAD the Future school board training! If you are running for a position or supporting a school board campaign, join us tomorrow, Saturday, July 25, where we will cover:

- Key school board issues
- Effective campaign messaging
- The nuts and bolts of campaigning
- Strategies for running as a slate

Register today: https://www.glpa-lead.com/schoolboard

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