Spokesperson Training 2025

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Join The Independents Spokesperson Training Program

Independents have the numbers—but not the narrative.

We’re 43% of American voters and decide most elections, yet we’re shut out of voting in primaries and even the basic running of our elections by law. Elected leaders don’t talk to us. The parties ignore us. And the Washington DC establishment pretends we don’t exist.

Find your voice and help us change that.

Many Americans still don’t know who independents are. It’s on us to tell them.

Our Spokesperson Training Program (held on Zoom) offers independents and reform-minded citizens a creative space to develop your skills and share with others why you have chosen to be independent.

We have already trained hundreds of independents to share their stories and demand a seat at the table. Every independent has a story to tell—and we’ll help you tell yours with confidence and skill.

Email Gwen Mandell (Director of Leadership Development) gmandell@openprimaries.org if you have any questions.

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Here are what past participants have to say about the training:

Rev. Mareo Johnson, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Spiritual Leader and Community Activist

❝The experience is very useful in many ways. It guides an individual in the most impactful ways to express yourself in different settings and communities. It helped me identify with these different ways. It also builds bonds and relationships, something I believe to be very important.❞

Analisa Roche, Fort Worth, Texas

Wife, mother, first-time independent candidate

❝Not only will you find out how NOT ALONE you are in your sentiments, you will have dedicated time to practice talking about voting independence, and to receive valuable, super-positive constructive feedback. You will also enjoy hearing others' thoughts on the movement. Highly recommend!❞

Anthony Keoni Aricayos, Amherst, Massachusetts

Forward Party State Board, podcast producer and former scientist

❝Although we are the majority, being able to articulate the feelings of a less represented political ideology is important in the fight to create a credible movement. This training is setting us on the right path!❞

Ray Kimball, Gilbert, Arizona

Retired US Army officer, former history instrucor and founding emember of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

❝An an independent, you may feel alone or isolated. You're not! Join this seminar not only because you'll get useful tips and ideas on how to communicate your ideas, but also to see other like-minded independents and hear what they're doing. ❞

Unsure if you want to apply or have questions about the training? Reach out directly to Director of Leadership Development Gwen Mandell at gmandell@openprimaries.org