Do any of your Dem state parties have a "mentorship" program for new candidates?(Crosspost from GD)

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Do any of your Dem state parties have a "mentorship" program for new candidates?

Or do any of your sitting/former Dem reps meet with any new candidates who have no political experience? I know that reps attend campaign fundraisers and events, but don't know of any mentorship behind the scenes. Not sure mentorship is the right term to use.

I have a very good friend running for State Senator and am helping with her campaign. I plan on reaching out to the state party after the holidays.

I'm embarrassingly inexperienced and thought it would be a good idea for my friend to meet with someone who has been in her shoes.

Forgive me if this should be common knowledge here. Mama said the only question that's bad is one not asked.


Edit to add: This is deep red country, but the local party has worked hard to get Dems on the ballot. It's a longshot race, but my friend is amazing and I want to help her out in any way I can. She is an Air Force vet, has her PhD, and is a high school biology teacher.

Edit 2: please DU message me with any suggestions that you may not post here. I may not be very knowledgeable in campaigning logistics, but over the last 17 years on DU, I have learned SO much from you folks. I am committed to helping at the ground level.