Jessica Wignall, an alumna of LCV’s Candidate Academy training with Stewardship Utah last spring, reflected on her successful run for City Council in West Jordan, Utah.

Elida Castillo, the new mayor of Taft, Texas, a director for LCV’s Chispa TX program, and an alumna of LCV’s candidate training, decided to run for office to fight the power of the oil and gas industry in her community.

Do you know what your local tax assessor does? While running for the position in Orleans Parish, Casisus Pealer aimed to show voters how this overlooked role has a big impact on the community. Here's how, and how LCV's Candidate Academy inspired his first-ever run for office.

LCV Candidate Academy alum Kate Daniels talks lessons from the training and how she applied them to her successful campaign for County Supervisor of Monterey County, California.

LCV Candidate Academy Alum Ana Alicia Horn talks lessons from the training, and how she applied them to her successful run for the school board in her northern Texas county.

Each month, LCV shares five stories about the impact of our work. This month, we’re focusing on how we helped defeat the Trump/Musk agenda in Wisconsin, broaden voting access in New Mexico, and advance clean energy progress in two of the nation’s largest cities — all while investing in future climate leaders and representing the environmental movement at the D.C. Hands Off! rally.

Susie Schuetz, an alumna of LCV's Candidate Academy, ran for her Idaho district's school board hoping to use her skills as a professional mediator to bring people together. She shares her lessons learned from the Candidate Academy, the campaign trail and her advice for other candidates running for local offices.

Mary Anne Mushatt, an alumna of LCV's Candidate Academy, ran for a seat in the Louisiana State Senate to bring new perspectives to the political conversation in her traditionally conservative district. Reflecting on her campaign, she shares her lessons learned and advice to others considering a run for office.

The connection between environmental and disability policy is critical, and often overlooked. As climate change fueled disasters are on the rise, LCV and Disability Victory highlight how disability equity is critical for disaster preparedness and response.

After her first year serving in the Vermont state legislature and attending LCV's governance training program, Esme Cole shares her thoughts on the importance of relationship-building, staying true to your values, and other reflections on her experience.