Happening today: The You Can Run Virtual Program

Don't miss your last chance to register for the event

Today is the big day: The You Can Run Virtual Program. Register for the free program now to connect with Democratic campaigns and learn how to run for office.

The You Can Run Virtual Program will be today, May 23 from 3-5 p.m. Attendees can register at bit.ly/YouCanRunHarCo.

The You Can Run Virtual Program is for anyone who wants to run or volunteer for a Democratic campaign. Elected Democrats and local candidates will speak about their experience running for office and other topics to help others get started.

Candidates and Democratic organizations will also have the opportunity to recruit volunteers at the event. Topics the speakers will cover include why citizens should run for local office, campaigning and doorknocking, what it’s like being an elected official, bridging the political divide and more.

Here’s a list of the slated speakers:

• Noureen Badwi, Young Democrats of Maryland president — Volunteering 101

• Kevin Bianca, Bel Air Town Commissioner — Why citizens should run for local office

• Justin Butler, Maryland Democratic Party Organizing Director — How to create a campaign plan and finance it

• Diane Fink, Director of Emerge Maryland — Making the decision to run; Writing your elevator speech

• Dave Harden, 2022 MD-01 Democratic primary candidate; Jen Pingley, 2022 MD-01 Democratic primary candidate — Examples of an elevator speech

• Adam Hiob, Aberdeen City Council Member — What it’s like being an elected official

• Andre Johnson, Harford County Council Member - District A — Community outreach as a candidate and how local politics impacts communities

• Mia Mason, 2022 MD-01 Democratic primary candidate and 2020 MD-01 Democratic nominee — Grassroots campaigning and doorknocking

• Heather Mizeur, 2022 MD-01 Democratic primary candidate and former Maryland Delegate — Bridging the political divide