While we’re still tracking more than a dozen 2020 races that have yet to be called — and have at least four candidates who’ve moved on to runoffs — we’re already looking to 2021 and beyond.
(In fact, for the last few months, our team has been simultaneously hustling hard before Election Day and doing long-term strategic planning. Walking & chewing gum at the same time is both hard and necessary!)
So far, a recap: In our first four years, Run for Something has elected 479 people to state and local offices across 46 states — 54% of whom identify as women and 56% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color. …
With over 500 candidates, we have a lot of results coming down the pipe! All week, we’re keeping a running tab of all of our newly elected alumni. Take a look below at all of our November 3 winners (so far!)
ELECTED OFFICIALS
** denotes reelection
ARIZONA
Andrés Cano **
Arizona House, District 3
Armando Montero
Tempe Union High School District #213
Gabriella Cazáres-Kelly
Pima County Recorder
Jessica Bueno
Phoenix Elementary School Board, District 1
Matthew Taylor
Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board
Ravi Grivois-Shah
Tucson Unified School District Governing Board
Regional “Reggie” Carrillo
Phoenix Elementary School Board, District 1
Sophia Ramirez
Creighton Governing School Board, District…
There are more than 500 RFS-endorsed candidates on the ballot on November 3 and each of them has an incredible story to tell. Get to know more about our first and second-time hopefuls before you head to the polls (or hand in your ballots early.)
Arizona
Julie Gunnigle
If Roe v. Wade is Repealed, we Need Prosecutors Who Won’t Interfere in Women’s Health
Race for County Attorney: Closer look at Julie Gunnigle
Juan Marcano
Aurora Lawmakers Wrangle Police Raids, Campaign Reform, Homeless, Vicious Dogs and More
California
Marni von Wilpert
2020 Election: Q&A with Marni von Wilpert, Candidate for San Diego City Council District…
We are proud to introduce our final endorsement round of 2020, featuring 37 candidates running both this November and in 2021.
With our latest round of endorsements, Run for Something will have 523 candidates on the ballot this fall. Here’s a quick breakdown of RFS in 2020:
We have the opportunity to elect new leaders who uphold our values: sheriffs who will fight for more accountability; city council members who will prioritize funding for education; district attorneys who will create a more equitable justice system; and state legislators who will expand the right to vote, protect reproductive rights, and fight for fair districts. …
Every Friday from now until polls close, we’ll post specific opportunities to volunteer in a couple states you might be interested in.
Help support other RFS candidates in their November 3 elections! Find all remote volunteer opportunities on the RFS Candidate Map and select “Volunteer Now.” Over 100 candidates are looking for remote volunteers.
With one weekend left until Election Day, our focus for your volunteer time and effort is on states important for down-ballot elections and the electoral college: Ohio and Kansas. Like we’ve said before, where we have the opportunity to get more Democrats excited about voting for local candidates, we can also make sure to get more votes in for federal office/top of the ballot races.
POSTED THURSDAY, OCT 29: OH & KS
Ohio
Democrats need 8 seats to the flip the state senate and 12 seats to flip the state house — doing so would undo decades of voter suppression laws and particularly harsh anti-abortion laws. …
This is it: The final primary day of 2020!! Today, six RFS candidates are on the ballot in Delaware, with the hopes of moving to Election Day on November 3. Throughout the year, our candidates have kept their foot on the gas helping create structure amidst the chaos of 2020.
Campaigning in any environment is tough, but in the past eight months it has felt almost insurmountable. …
We’re in the home stretch for the 2020 cycle and while the presidential race takes up the majority of airtime, Run for Something wants to introduce you to 109 new faces who will inspire and remind you of the big work being done in state and local positions.
The importance of down-ballot elections in 2020 is crucial. Our communities are under siege, and conservative legislators — at every level of government — continue to push regressive and dangerous policies. It is going to take strong, dedicated progressives in state capitols and city councils to make sure our rights and lives are protected. …
While everyone’s focus has been on the presidential race (hello DNC and RNC) primary season is still underway and dozens of states are determining which down-ballot candidate will represent them this November.
On Sept. 1, eleven RFS candidates are on the ballot in Massachusetts, ready to shake up the status quo and bring new progressive leadership to office. While Massachusetts is traditionally seen as a fairly progressive state, these new crop of talented hopefuls are looking to push the envelope, emphasizing burgeoning issue areas like gentrification, student debt, police reform, and voter suppression. Here are a few examples:
Jordan Meehan is a queer activist and lawyer advocating for legislative solutions to help homeless youth, reform the juvenile justice system, build safe school environments for LGBTQ youth, and pass a new Green Deal. …
With less than 100 days until November, we still have dozens of primary elections left across the country. Last week, Run for Something saw momentous wins in Kansas, Michigan, and Arizona — this week we’re looking for a repeat in Connecticut, Georgia, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin.
The thirteen candidates running today are some of the most impressive leaders we’ve seen to date. In addition to their work as elected hopefuls, each candidate has created new spaces and new opportunities for diverse voices in their hometowns.
- Francesca Hong, a restaurant owner and Wisconsin Assembly candidate, founded the Culinary Ladies Collective, a network that provides mentorship, volunteer outreach, education, fundraising and advocacy under an intersectional lens. …
We’re back again with more August Primaries! Last Tuesday, a sweeping 17 RFS candidates won their elections in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Arizona, making history in the process.
Today, we’re back with eight more RFS candidates, all running for office in Tennessee. The candidates running in today’s elections have the potential to change the narrative on electoral politics in the state and usher in a new wave of progressive leaders. From school boards to state legislator, our ability to uplift and empower young, diverse talent, determines the agenda for millions of people over the next four years.
Take a look at the eight candidates on the ballot today below — and if you are a Tennessee voter heading to the polls, make sure you follow COVID-19 guidelines and stay safe. …
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