The Kentucky Campaign Collective
There's no shortage of people who care about progressive politics in Kentucky.
There is a shortage of people who know how to run a campaign.
The Kentucky Campaign Collective exists to help change that.
Who We Are
The Kentucky Campaign Collective is a peer learning and mentorship community for progressive and Democratic campaign workers in Kentucky who are serious about the work — and want to get better at it.
This isn't a Facebook group. It's not a job board. It's a structured community built around one honest problem: Kentucky doesn't produce enough trained campaign staff, and there's no real pathway to get people from "I helped on a city council race" to "I can run a competitive statehouse operation."
The Collective exists to help build that pathway.
What We're Here to Do
Most people who want to do this work in Kentucky don't have access to the reps, relationships, or mentorship that would help them level up. Paid campaign roles are limited. Opportunities to work on larger operations are hard to come by. And there's no centralized place for progressive campaign workers in this state to learn from each other and from people who've done it.
The Kentucky Campaign Collective changes that. We bring together people who've done some of the work — at whatever level — and give them a place to ask hard questions, learn from peers, and get honest guidance. Members grow here. They get sharper. They build relationships that last beyond any single cycle. And when bigger opportunities come, they're ready.
Who This Is For
The Kentucky Campaign Collective is built for people who:
Have done some campaign work in Kentucky — volunteering, staffing a local or county race, coordinating a voter contact program — and want to take on more responsibility
Are serious about progressive politics in Kentucky and see this work as part of their long-term commitment, even if it's not yet their full-time job
Want to understand how campaigns actually function at a higher level — not just their lane, but the whole operation
Are hungry to learn, willing to ask questions, and ready to contribute to a community of people doing the same work
You don't need a long resume. You don't need a title. You need genuine commitment to the work and a desire to grow.
Who This is NOT For
Candidates (this community is for staff/super volunteers, not the people on the ballot)
People looking for a passive resource library or email newsletter
Those outside Kentucky's Democratic and progressive ecosystem
Anyone who wants to come in as an expert — this is a learning community, and the expectation is curiosity, not credentials
What (Free!) Membership Gives You
A peer network of campaign workers across Kentucky who understand the specific challenges of this state
Mentorship and honest perspective from experienced operatives with deep experience in electoral strategy, field organizing, and campaign training
A space to ask anything — no question is too basic, no problem too specific
Exposure to how campaigns actually work at scales beyond what most members have experienced directly
A professional home between cycles — a place to stay connected, keep learning, and build toward your next opportunity
Meet The Community’s Leaders
The facilitators for the Kentucky Campaign Collective are Kelsey and Taylor Coots.
The Community Launches Soon! Apply Today!
The Community Launches Soon! Apply Today!
Ready to take the next step?
Membership is free. The community opens on March 22nd. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
The form takes about five minutes. Tell us where you're coming from and what you're trying to build.