‍Is Accelerator only for people running in local and state races? Yes. This program does not accept applicants running in state-wide or federal races. 

‍What is the cost of attending the program? There is no cost to attend. Accelerator is free, and New Politics covers travel, food, and lodging expenses for the in-person portion of the program. 

‍I’m not running until 2028, can I still apply? No, this program is for candidates who have election dates in 2026 only. We will run the program again in the future. For now, we recommend chatting with us, attending our office hours, and learning at the Academy.