ELECTORAL FELLOWS INSTITUTE

Training Young Leaders to Organize and Mobilize.

MISSION

The Electoral Fellows Institute trains high school and college students to build movements around the issues they care most about.

Through direct partnerships with political candidates throughout California, students gain hands-on experience shaping campaigns and influencing the democratic process.

OUR PARTNERS

CALIFORNIA STATE SEAL OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Participation in our flagship fellowship provides substantive evidence of civic leadership—credentials that meaningfully strengthen a student’s candidacy for the California State Seal of Civic Engagement. In addition to hands-on experience, selected fellows receive individualized guidance and application support to help them successfully earn this distinguished recognition.

ELECTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Our flagship fellowship equips students with the practical and strategic skills necessary to:

1. Execute impactful rallies and public demonstrations alongside political candidates, ensuring events are strategically aligned with broader campaign objectives.

2. Recruit and retain dedicated members by building sustainable organizational structures and fostering shared purpose.

3. Conduct rigorous policy research and craft persuasive messaging, translating complex policy topics into compelling arguments that resonate across multiple audiences.

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