Date: Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 6pm PST

Monthly Steering Committee Meetings are open to members to observe but, generally, only Steering Committee members may vote and participate.

DSA members have put together campaigns that have won hundreds of seats for socialists, at all levels of government. We’re excited to grow that number, but we need the skills and strategy to do it.

Included in this series are Electoral 101, 201, and 202. Join us with comrades from your chapter to get your electoral program started on the path to victory!

Sept 19 – Electoral 101

The DSA Difference

The Electoral 101 is a great workshop for any chapter! With so many new members joining for the first time and so many coming back into the fold following our historic wins across the country this year, it’s a great time to learn about what the DSA Difference is! What separates DSA from other organizations in the left who engage in electoral politics? What makes for a good candidate? What is socialist electoral strategy? Answers to these questions and more await!

Electoral 101: The DSA Difference – Sept 19th 3pm ET

Oct 3 – Electoral 201

The Path to Victory

The Electoral 201 is all about the strategy! We know that it takes good planning to run a class struggle electoral campaign and win! But what steps are necessary to make informed decisions as a chapter? What makes for a good goal? What are the most important tactics? What is the path to victory? Join us on Oct 3rd at 3pm ET to find out!

Electoral 201: The Path To Victory – Oct 3rd 3pm ET

Oct 17 – Electoral 202

Building a Field Program

The Electoral 202 is about putting our plans into action! Launching and building an electoral campaign can be a daunting task! Luckily we have a ton of resources and advice to share! What are the most important tactics to focus on when building a field program? How do we shape the volunteer and member experience to build a DSA Difference campaign? Hope you’re ready to get in the weeds with a ton of information and skill sharing!

Electoral 202: Building a Field Program – Oct 17th 3pm ET

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