Run for Something

76 candidates. All in. From school boards to state legislatures, this slate is ready to lower costs, fight for their communities, and actually deliver. Learn more about these change-makers here: medium.com/run-for-someth…

Gena Ozols is running because Colorado deserves better. As a fierce advocate for women’s rights. Gena is not waiting, not asking. She’s running. This is how change actually happens. You in? 👉 bit.ly/Run4what

Latiné leaders aren’t waiting their turn, they’re building power locally. Shoutout to RFS alumni Jaime Arroyo, Clara Martinez, Deyanira Nevarez Martinez, and Erika Carlsen, who are showing what representation actually looks like. bit.ly/4wkBoFN

The rules of our democracy aren’t just written in DC. If we want a fair system where communities aren’t silenced, we need leaders at the local level. That’s the work. That’s the focus. Run for office →bit.ly/Run4what

Today’s decision gutting the Voting Rights Act is a devastating reminder that if we want to create a fairer democracy - one where Republicans cannot silence entire communities - we need to elect and support state legislators in every state across the country. /1

If you’ve been thinking about running for office, this is your sign. RFS endorsement applications for our June class close on May 3. No perfect resume required. Just a reason to care. bit.ly/Apply2RFS

Samuel Vilchez Santiago isn’t guessing what his community needs… he knows because he’s lived it. As a candidate who understands the housing crisis firsthand, he’s bringing real solutions to Florida.

Climate change hits communities first and hardest. Rob Long is focused on environmental sustainability because Floridians are already feeling it. Local leadership = real solutions. You could lead, too: bit.ly/Run4what

Climate action doesn’t just happen in DC. It happens in city council meetings. Chelsea Byers is bringing climate solutions straight to West Hollywood. If you’ve got ideas, your city needs you, too. Run:bit.ly/Run4what

Aparna Raj is the leader communities need. She’s a renter, organizer, and candidate fighting to make DC more affordable and livable for everyone. This is what next-gen leadership looks like. bit.ly/3QfWZyB

Happy Earth Day. 🌎 If you care about clean air, safe water, and a future that isn’t on fire… local offices matter. The people making those decisions should look like us. So yeah, maybe that’s you. Run for office: bit.ly/Run4what

Mississippi isn’t a lost cause. That's why we're building power there through our Battle Up program. The question isn’t can it flip — it’s who is bold enough to help us build the bench that will flip it. Ready to lead? We're here to help: bit.ly/Run4what

Not everyone has to run for office… but we all have a role to play 👀 Want to learn how to actually support candidates in your community? This event breaks down how to plug in, show up, and make an impact where it counts. Get in the room: bit.ly/3QxxY1K

When he didn’t win in 2024, Eli Northrup didn’t quit. He knows what it means to have student loans and is back, fighting for renters and taking on the affordability crisis head-on. Because too many young people are priced out of their own lives. bit.ly/4cUHMLZ

Water is political. Power grids are political. Jackie McGuire is proving local leadership is where climate fights actually happen. She’s pushing for transparency and protecting Marana’s resources. Your community needs that energy. Run for office: bit.ly/Run4what

Burcu Mousa is running for Monterey Auditor-Controller and could be the first Turkish American to hold the seat. That’s what it looks like when new voices take hold. In honor of Celebrate Diversity Month, we need more of that everywhere. bit.ly/Run4what

This Celebrate Diversity Month, Quinnie Perez is bringing needed representation to the table by running for the Florida Soil & Water Conservation Council. We need more leaders like Quinnie. And more people like you. bit.ly/Run4what

This is where power can shift fast. While DC gets the headlines, local leaders decide what your community actually looks like. Find yours 👉 bit.ly/3Oc4GFj

NY kids might be getting full-day 2-K, and you can thank leaders like RFS alum and State Sen. Jabari Brisport for helping to push it forward. Because investing in families isn’t radical… it’s just good policy. We need more people like this in office. bit.ly/4c9Yuqs

RFS candidate Ashley Painter is building a campaign rooted in lived experience. A former foster youth, mom, and small business owner, she’s now fighting to expand health care for kids and lower childcare costs in SC. bit.ly/4taics3

21-years-old and running for State Rep. Jay Morris is proof you don’t have to “wait your turn” to lead. This Celebrate Diversity Month, we need more young people bringing real lived experience into office. Your turn? bit.ly/Run4what