LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP LAB

The Legislative Leadership Lab is a free, practical skills training for new and returning elected officials who want to govern effectively. Build skills, practice common scenarios, ask the questions you don’t always get to ask, and leave with a clear plan for how you want to govern. Participants will join their peers in a cohort-style program designed to forge lasting relationships to connect working-age leaders across communities. 

Registration for the 2027 Leg. Lab is now OPEN!

Next Session: Starts January 2027

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU.

  • Practical governing skills - you’ll learn about processes and need-to-know info about the state house that you’ll use immediately to help you govern effectively.

  • Breaking down the basics - have so many questions but don’t have the time? Use this space to ask those questions and make sure you understand what you need to know to be successful as an elected.

  • A cohort of peers – you’ll join a group of elected officials navigating the same challenges. Build relationships, swap strategies, and stay connected beyond the program.

  • Access to experts and issue leaders - connect with policy experts and issue leaders who understand NH’s legislative landscape.

  • Ongoing support and resources - gain tools, templates, and guidance you can rely on. Get access to a private Discord community to problem-solve in real time, plus opportunities for continued learning and issue deep-dives.

You were elected as State Representative, now what? As you transition into your role, things get thrown at you quickly. To help you cut through the chaos and hit the ground running, join our Legislative Leadership Lab! Built specifically for first-term lawmakers and returning representatives who want to sharpen and share their skills + insights, this practical, skills-focused cohort is designed to help State Representatives navigate their role confidently and effectively.

WHO’S IT FOR?

Elected State Representatives who want to refine the basic processes and things to know about being an elected. Stepping into the state house can feel like a whirlwind but you don't have to navigate it alone! Get connected with a cohort of other State Representatives, policy experts, and get the resources and tools you need to be an effective leader!

  • Monthly sessions - One 1-hour training session per month (+ some pop-up sessions)

  • Intentional timing - Sessions typically take place during the final week of the month.

  • Just-in-Time learning - Every session is intentionally timed to match the real-time deadlines of the legislative session.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Yes. The Legislative Leadership Lab is built for both new and returning officials. If you’ve served before, this is a chance to sharpen your knowledge and be a voice to support newly electeds.

  • Absolutely. The Legislative Leadership Lab is designed to meet participants at different experience levels. If you’re new, you’ll gain foundational clarity on how government operates and where your influence lives – in a supportive, practical environment.

  • The core program includes one 1-hour training session per month + a cohort mixer! There are optional ongoing engagement opportunites through pop-up training sessions, access to a private Discord, and early info on future learning!

  • That’s part of the fun! The cohort model is designed to connect working-age leaders across communities and build relationships that last beyond the Leadership LabLab.

  • Submit your sign up form by December 11 2027! We will reach out after the deadline on your status in the 2027 Cohort. Space is limited so sign up early to claim your spot!


  • Meeting for only one hour each month, the lab helps demystify state government processes, unpack critical legislative timelines, and connect you with a network of peers. The goal is to slow things down and create a space to ask the questions you have been holding in with a small cohort!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS