They ran. They lost. They learned...a lot. Now they're ready for their next campaign. In December 2021 Dr. Michelle Munroe, COL (Ret)'s campaign for US Congress began with two words: Proven leadership. The accompanying photo said so much more (see it below). Five months and a primary loss later, a look at the Munroe for Congress Facebook page says, "I might have lost this primary, but service to my community has just begun". Dr. Toni DiChiacchio, DNP, APRN, FNP, BC resigned her position as an Assistant Dean in the West Virginia University School of Nursing to run for the West Virginia House of Delegates. After a razor-thin loss in the May primary (), she participated in a WVNA panel discussion about campaigning for elected office. The advice she gave to nurses considering a run became the inspiration for this event: Don't be afraid to lose! Michelle and Toni will share what they learned from their campaigns, what they will do differently next time, and what nurses and midwives can do right now to help them (and other nurse/midwife candidates) win!

It's election season! Let's find out how we can help nurses & midwives who are running for office, win! You vote. Maybe you are already civically engaged or interested in becoming more engaged. Have you ever thought about what really makes a difference to a candidate running for elected office? Is it registering voters? Making a campaign donation? Volunteering? Let's ask a nurse who knows! North Carolina Representative Gale Adcock has served in elected office since 2007. She is an experienced campaigner at both the local and state levels and the first advanced practice registered nurse to ever serve in the North Carolina General Assembly. Bottom line: Representative Adcock knows how to run a winning campaign. If you are thinking about running for office, there's no better way to learn how to campaign than to participate in one. If you are interested in helping colleagues who run, win, this event will show you how to make a valuable impact on any campaign. Who knows, you might even decide to try it yourself. Join us on Sunday, September 18 at 2 pm EST for our next virtual event: Want To Do More Than Vote? How We Can Help Nurses & Midwives Win!

David Wasserman (yes, THAT David Wasserman!) joins us to dish on redistricting - what it meant in 2022 & what it might mean in 2024. "I've seen enough!" If that phrase sounds familiar, you won't want to miss this event! If it doesn't, you'll want to become familiar with it and, for that to happen, you won't want to miss this event! David Wasserman, (yes, that David Wasserman), Senior Editor - U.S. House of Representatives for the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter will join Healing Politics for a talk about why redistricting matters, who redistricted what in 2022, and how it affected the midterm elections. Then, he'll preview what it all means for 2024. If you've ever wondered why the Cook PVI is the gold standard (or what the heck the Cook PVI is) for candidates, campaign managers, and analysts and what it means for state and federal races, join us! Healing Politics will be the first to know what David Wasserman knows in 2023. This event is not to be missed! **Cover photo by The Intelligencer/NY magazine

Coroner, sheriff, the list goes on... Jennifer Banek and Caitlin Sepeda join us to discuss their journeys to lesser-known elected offices. Have you ever wanted to run for office but the better-known positions felt daunting? There are plenty of offices you have never even considered. Lake County, IL coroner Jennifer Banek and Hampton County, MA sheriff candidate Caitlin Sepeda join Healing Politics to discuss their experiences of running for lesser-known elected offices.

Learn why opposition research is not such a bad thing afterall. Join us Thursday, June 29th at 8p Eastern for a conversation with Julie Stuart Dashiell of New Way Forward Strategies. Julie will discuss the importance of candidate preparedness, including opposition research. She will share how opposition research can be used to shape campaign strategy, messaging, and donor outreach. Opposition research - it's not just for attack ads anymore! Photo: Dmitrii Shironosov |123RF Photo: iStockphoto.com

Ever heard of Vo+ER? Whether you're a political junkie or just learning about politics, this event is for YOU! Join us! Whether you’re a political junkie or just learning about politics, this presentation is for YOU! Join us during Civic Health Month (AKA August) to learn about Vot-ER, an initiative founded on the belief that we can take a simple and powerful step to improve the health of our communities: help patients vote. Did you know that communities with higher rates of voter participation are healthier? It's true! Vo+ER partners and nurses Davey Scher and Janet Michaelis will tell us how to use Vot-ER's nonpartisan civic engagement tools and programs, designed for every corner of the healthcare system.

Discover the future of elections during this online event. Reimagine elections, reimagine voting, and maybe we'll actually heal politics! Join us for Elections Reimagined: Ranked Choice Voting on Wednesday, November 15th at 8 pm EST. Discover how ranked choice voting could revolutionize the way we elect our leaders and improve representation at every level of government. We'll hear from RCV expert Ashley Houghton from the non-partisan organization Fair Vote. She'll explain how ranked choice voting works, the benefits, who's already adopted it, and where it might be adopted next. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in interactive discussions and ask questions. Don't miss this chance to learn about the future of elections and how you can be part of the change. Register now to secure your spot!

Do political endorsements really matter? Whose endorsements matter most? To whom? How do candidates earn them? Join us on 11/2 to find out! Do political endorsements really matter to voters? Which voters? Who endorses candidates and how do these organizations choose who to endorse? Do candidates for local office seek endorsements too? From whom? Whether you are: A nurse or midwife who is evaluating candidates to decide who to vote for. An organization that endorses candidates or would like to create an endorsement process. A potential nurse or midwife candidate who is trying to figure out what the endorsement process might mean to your campaign - if you run*. A nurse or midwife candidate looking at a stack of forms from organizations you've heard of (and some you haven't) and wondering which ones to fill out and which ones to skip. This event is for you! Join Healing Politics, the newly elected president of the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) Justin Gill, DNP, ARNP, RN, FNP-C., and Cheryl Boudreau, Professor of Political Science, at UC Davis to learn everything you ever wanted to know about endorsements. Dr. Gill knows a thing or two about them - he developed the process that WSNA uses to endorse candidates. As an intern for US Representative Jerry McNerney in 2008, he saw the process from the candidate's point of view. Professor Boudreau's research examines whether and when different types of political information help uninformed voters make political decisions that improve their welfare. She is an expert in endorsements and their effect on voters. We cannot wait to see you at 8 pm EST on Thursday, November 2nd. *You should run & we can help! Visit www.healing-politics.org