The Oberweis for Congress 22026 Internship Program will provide a hands-on learning experience for college and high school students. Interns will receive substantial practical exposure
to the day-to-day operations of a political campaign, including strategy, tactics, fundraising, and voter persuasion efforts such as public rallies, telephoning, and door to door voter visits.
The Program will include two formal seminars. The first seminar will cover the structure and functions of government. Interns will be required to read the United States Constitution and the
Florida Constitution to prepare for this seminar. The second seminar will cover campaign strategy
and implementation.
In addition, the Program will include frequent discussions of policy issues such as job creation
and economic growth, the Federal budget, ethics, health care, education, gun control, and others.
Interns will be provided with outside reading material to enhance the learning experience. Program Requirements and Stipend
Service Hours. An intern must log 100 internship hours by midnight on August 18, 2026 (Primary Election Day) to complete the internship Program.
Stipend. A stipend of $1,000 will be awarded to each intern who completes the internship hour
requirement. Interns who complete the Program will also be eligible for additional bonuses based on performance.
The stipend and any additional bonus will be paid upon completion of the Internship Program.
Leadership Opportunities
There will be leadership opportunities for interns who would like to have more responsibility in the campaign. Leaders will be selected on the bases of interest, need, and ability.
