The future of local leadership just got 44 candidates stronger. We're excited to announce our August endorsement class, featuring young, diverse candidates ready to serve communities and bring fresh leadership to local office. Meet the full class: https://bit.ly/3RLr4Hk

Meet Run for Something’s August Endorsement Class: From Renters to Organizers, These Candidates Are…

Today, Run for Something is proud to endorse 44 candidates running for local and state office across 26 states. This class includes 31…

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🚨 Big week! 30+ Run for Something candidates are on the primary ballot across Michigan, Washington, Kansas, Virginia, and Missouri on Tuesday. Every local race is a chance to build the next generation of leadership. Proud of every RFS candidate putting in the work. 💙

The deadline to apply for RFS’s next endorsement class is August 2. If you're ready to fight for your community at the local level, we're ready to help you get there. Apply today: bit.ly/Apply2RFS

Young people are running to flip seats as we speak. Let's make sure they have the support to win. For a limited time, every donation is **matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10K.** Double your impact. Invest in the next generation of leaders. bit.ly/Give2RFS

Don’t miss the latest episode from our friends at The Most Important Question ft. RFS candidate May Thach (candidate for FL State Rep, District 61) as they chat about representation, why she’s running for office, and the future she’s fighting for. https://lnk.to/tmiq220_maythach

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Today we're gonna talk about Florida and representation, and how Florida has very little of it, in even the loosest definition of the word. We're gonna do that by introducing you to my new friend, May...

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Young voters are sending a pretty clear message: housing affordability can't wait. CNBC's latest survey shows housing costs are now the top politicial issue for ages 18-34. More people with experience in today's housing in local leadership= stronger conversations. https://cnb.cx/4xbNVLe

Meet our next Claim Your Seat speaker: Dr. Sarah Rockwell. A lifelong educator and mother of two children with disabilities, she's dedicated to improving schools through academic excellence, strong operations, and fiscal responsibility. Register: https://bit.ly/3SRRCXA

Today, we commemorate National Disability Independence Day and the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. People with disabilities deserve a seat at every decision-making table. Local leadership is stronger when it reflects the communities it serves.

Rural communities deserve leaders who understand their unique challenges. Victoria Martz, candidate for Indiana State Representative, believes every Hoosier community deserves strong schools, thriving small businesses, and thoughtful stewardship of natural resources.

Meet Colby Lopez, a 24-year-old retail worker running for the West Virginia House of Delegates. He's running because he believes local leaders should put people first, support economic opportunity, and help build a stronger future for every community.

1 in 4 people in the U.S. has a disability. Only 1 in 10 elected officials do. Our communities deserve leaders who understand their experiences firsthand. Join us for Claim Your Seat this Disability Pride Month to hear from local leaders. 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3SRRCXA

Strong communities benefit when local leaders reflect the people they serve and understand the challenges their neighbors face firsthand. Meet some of our candidates running to make that a reality.

AZ's future is on the ballot. RFS candidate Naomi Miguel is running for the AZ House to make sure tribal and rural communities have the representation they deserve. After years of serving behind the scenes, she's bringing her lived experience. https://bit.ly/4pnrgJ1

:🚨 Every dollar you give right now goes **2x as far.** A generous donor is matching gifts up to **$10K**. That means more young people running, more local races won, and more future leaders in office. Don't leave free money on the table. Donate today. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cwcwsummer26

Let's build sustainable power!

Run for Something elects young diverse progressives to local office to help Democrats build permanent power for the long haul — no matter who’s in the White House.

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Disability isn't a barrier to leadership. It's lived experience our communities need. Join us on July 29 at 8 PM ET for a virtual conversation celebrating Disability Pride Month and why more people with disabilities belong in local office. RSVP ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3SRRCXA

NYT is spotlighting the growing wave of Gen Z candidates running for office, and we're proud to see RFS candidates Leila Staton and Tyler Smith among them. Young leaders are bringing fresh perspectives and a clear vision for the future to the ballot. https://nyti.ms/4wA0RKz

‘No One’s Coming to Save Us but Us’: Gen Z Runs for Office

Melat Kiros’s challenge Tuesday to Representative Diana DeGette, who was elected the year before Ms. Kiros was born, is the latest Gen Z test in a year defined by generational upheaval.

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🚨 Meet our newest endorsement class. 49 candidates. Dozens of young leaders are meeting this moment by running for school board, city council, state legislature, and more because local offices shape our everyday lives. Meet the candidates: https://bit.ly/4fmeyqt

Run for Something’s July Endorsement Class: 49 Candidates Building Local Power

Today, Run for Something is proud to endorse 49 candidates running for local and state office across 23 states. This class includes 36…

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Meet Karen Lieu, RFS’s Director of Talent & Organizational Development. Karen helps build the systems, culture, and support that empower our team to do its best work. Behind every strong organization are people making sure others can thrive and Karen is one of them. 💜

Today we're celebrating the people who show up for their communities: people working to make a difference. Democracy is strongest when people stay engaged, participate locally, and help shape the future of their communities. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

Meet Aram Ayra. Aram is running because communities deserve leaders who understand the challenges people are facing right now, not just talk about them. The next generation of leadership is already showing up. Aram is proof.

Colorado voters: Primary day is almost here. Seven RFS candidates are on the ballot, bringing fresh perspectives and a commitment to their communities. Make a plan, know your ballot, and make your voice heard.

We’re celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month with RFS candidate Aaron Lewis. A first-generation American of Trinidadian and Jamaican heritage and candidate for Orange County Commissioner District 7, Aaron brings a powerful perspective to public service.

Hector Bustos made history as the youngest and first openly LGBTQIA+ elected official in Santa Ana. Now, he’s running for reelection to Santa Ana Unified School Board, Area 5, to continue serving the community he calls home.

While the spotlight was on the top of the ticket, a new generation of leaders was winning down ballot. Organizers. Public defenders. Tenant advocates. Workers' rights champions. Across New York and Maryland, RFS candidates challenged the status quo, and won. Change is coming. 🗳️

🚨 Election Day is here. Today, 36 RFS candidates will be on the ballot in New York and Maryland. Young leaders. Fresh perspectives. Communities ready for change. Let's go. 🔥

Happy Father’s Day to the dads leading in their communities. 💙 From school boards to state legislatures, RFS dads understand that the decisions made in local office shapes the future our families inherit. Here's to the fathers building a better future for the next generation.

Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom is not a finish line, it's ongoing work. Today, we honor the generations who fought for liberation, celebrate Black leadership, and recognize the people creating change in their communities every day.

GA’s special session put a spotlight on who gets a voice in our democracy. While Republicans backed down for now, this fight is a reminder that states are on the front lines of the fight, and we need bold state and local leaders to hold the line. https://nyti.ms/3S8ITjs

Georgia Republicans Shelve Redistricting Amid Mounting Protests

The leaders of the Georgia legislature pulled the plug on gerrymandering away U.S. House seats held by Black Democrats just hours before a special session was to begin.

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Sarah McBride has faced more than her share of attacks, and she keeps showing up. Her leadership is a reminder that authenticity isn't a weakness. It's a strength. https://bit.ly/44krJ4V

Aparna Raj isn't running despite being a renter. She is running because she knows firsthand what Washington, DC's housing crisis looks like. Today is primary day, and voters have a chance to send a renter's voice to the DC Council. https://bit.ly/4oubUlA

Aparna Raj Demands Housing Justice in DC

From rent strikes to the fight for DC statehood, Aparna Raj is bringing a movement‑driven socialist politics to a city council race defined by displacement and inequality.

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