Candidate Training Academy

Candidate Training Academy

May 14, 2026

Ohio REALTORS^®
200 E. Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Cost: A $30 registration fee is required to hold your seat. 
The fee will be fully refunded upon attendance at the training. Due to the refund of your registration fee, only members are eligible to attend.

REALTORS^® Know Their Communities. Public Office Is One Way to Serve Them.

Across Ohio, REALTORS^® are deeply connected to the communities they serve. Their work gives them a clear view of how local decisions influence housing and the direction of their neighborhoods.

Because of that experience, REALTORS^® bring valuable insight to public service. Their understanding of housing, property rights, and community development allows them to contribute meaningfully to local and state decision-making.

The Ohio REALTORS^® Candidate Training Academy is designed to help members who are interested in running for public office gain the knowledge and tools needed to launch and manage a successful campaign.

This one-day training brings together campaign professionals, elected officials, and policy experts to walk participants through the fundamentals of running for office in Ohio.

Whether you are seriously considering a run for office or simply want to better understand the campaign process, this program provides practical insights and real-world advice from those who have done it.