When we launched Run for Something on January 20th, 2017, it was nothing more than a wild idea to recruit young people to run for office. Four years later, we’ve identified 67,000+ young people who want to run for office, endorsed nearly 1,500 and elected nearly 500 — mostly young…

As spring transitions to summer there will be an uptick in primaries across the country. Check out the 33 incredible Run for Something candidates in Kentucky, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and South Carolina that will appear on the ballot next Tuesday, May 17th. With Election Day just four…

Another Friday, another batch of RFS endorsed candidates heading into GOTV! On May 10th five of Run for Something candidates will appear on the ballot in West Virginia and Nebraska. Take a look below to learn if any of them are in your neck of the woods. Any extra support…

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Since 2017, we’ve helped elect 60 teachers to state and local office nationwide. Here are a few stats about them: 26 have been elected to school boards 18 have been elected to city, county, or town councils 14 have become state legislators 1 is now a judge There are many reasons teachers make great elected officials- take a few examples of RFS candidates below! 1. They are Strong Communicators

Primary season is officially underway! On May 3, thirteen RFS candidates have elections in Indiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Tennessee!! These state and local candidates are ready usher in a new era of progressive leadership in their respective communities. …

By Ashantae Green, Run for Something alum and current Water and Soil Conservation District Supervisor of Duval County, Florida Green is so much more than my name, being green is in my blood. As a kid I loved climbing trees and being outside every chance I could. Even as an…

Run for Something is excited to introduce our April 2022 Endorsement Class! These young leaders are ready to serve and poised to win seats in 30 states. This class of 87 candidates is made up of 63% people of color, 51% women and 22% identify as LGBTQIA+. Even more impressive…

Women make up 51% of the U.S. population yet less than 32% of elected officials are women: this number is magnified when you look at representation for women of color. We know that when women of color are elected to office, they are more effective leaders: they are able to…

Run for Something is thrilled to introduce our latest endorsement class! The March 2022 class is full of smart, savvy young people poised to make impactful change at the state and local level. Of the 70 candidates that make up this class, 53% are people of color, 49% are women…