Great Lakes Political Academy - Leadership, Education, and Development

06/11/2026

We’re heading to Livingston County this Monday to talk with local activists, community members, and volunteers about how to search their networks and find good people they know to run for local office.

Want to make a difference without running for office yourself? Come help us scout for candidates by leveraging your network and connections.

Sign up for an informal workshop around candidate recruitment efforts here: http://glpa-lead.com/events/ready-to-scout-livingston-county

06/11/2026

Ready to improve your campaign cyber security and event safety? Join GLPA and the Democracy Security Project for two virtual trainings on how to improve your campaign's security.

Register: glpa-lead.com/security

06/04/2026

Organizing is key to building strong, engaged communities and winning elections.

GLPA's Organizer Bootcamp series covers how to recruit and manage volunteers, lead meaningful conversations, canvas and phone bank, learn how to use voter contact tools, and build strategizes for the future.

Sign up to join us in Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Oakland County at glpa-lead.com/organizer-bootcamp

06/03/2026

GLPA is hitting the road bringing our School Board candidate trainings to Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Oakland County.

We’ll cover everything you need to know to run a professional School Board race including:
- School board member responsibilities
- Campaign messaging and fundraising
- Voter outreach
- Running as a slate

Sign up today at our link in bio.

06/01/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month from GLPA! We continue to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community as we stand for inclusion and the freedom to be who you are and love openly.

We believe representation matters and want a future where more LGBTQ+ individuals are elected to office!

Happy Pride Month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

05/28/2026

Back by popular demand, GLPA is offering our Organizer Bootcamp series again this summer. Hone your organizing skills and get ready to tackle doors, phones, and GOTV! Register at the link in bio.

Great Lakes Political Academy (GLPA) recruits and trains progressive candidates and campaign staff.

05/27/2026

We have 550+ School Boards across the state with elections this year.
You don't need to be a politician to run, you just need to care about public education and your community .

Interested in running? Join us this Saturday for a training on how to run for School Board. Registration still open: glpa-lead.com/schoolboard

05/26/2026

GLPA is partnering with the Democracy Security Project to offer virtual trainings around cyber security and in-person physical safety and security.

Sign up for either the candidate or campaign staff/organizer track and learn tips and tricks to improve your safety online and in-person.

Great Lakes Political Academy (GLPA) recruits and trains progressive candidates and campaign staff.

05/25/2026

Today we honor all who served, and those brave heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our freedom. We hope everyone has a meaningful and safe Memorial Day!

05/13/2026

Our schools nead leaders who care. Interested in running for School Board? Learn the fundamentals for a good campaign. Sign up: glpa-lead.com/schoolboard