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They Said the Courts Would Decide. This Class Is Showing Who Actually Will.

51 candidates. 20+ states. From abortion rights plaintiffs to housing advocates to Gen Z organizers, this class is turning urgency into…

May 5

Graphic collage featuring seven Run for Something candidates in professional portraits against bright blue, green, yellow, and black backgrounds. Text reads: “Run for Something May ’26 Endorsements.”

May 5

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76 Next-Generation Leaders Redefining What Leadership Looks Like

TL;DR: Today, Run for Something is proud to endorse 76 candidates running for local and state office across 25 states. This class includes…

Apr 7

76 Next-Generation Leaders Redefining What Leadership Looks Like

Apr 7

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The Next Generation Is Running. And They’re Already Changing the Map.

62 candidates. 28 states. Nearly a quarter Gen Z. From immigrant organizers to student renters to union advocates, a new class of leaders…

Mar 10

The Next Generation Is Running. And They’re Already Changing the Map.

Mar 10

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This Is the Bench That Will Decide the Next Decade

Seventy local leaders. Twenty-six states. One clear message: the future won’t be handed to us, it’ll be built block by block.

Feb 17

This Is the Bench That Will Decide the Next Decade

Feb 17

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Run for Something’s 2026 Strategic Plan

Over the last nine years, Run for Something has changed what leadership looks like and means in America.

Jan 29

Run for Something’s 2026 Strategic Plan

Jan 29

56 Young Candidates Charting a New Path Forward in 2026

TL;DR: Run for Something just announced its latest slate of endorsements for the 2026 election cycle — backing 56 young, diverse, and…

Dec 18, 2025

56 Young Candidates Charting a New Path Forward in 2026

Dec 18, 2025

New Merch. Bigger Impact. A 2X Match That Fuels the Future.

Black Friday tends to feel like noise. Endless sales, endless scrolling, endless emails.

Nov 28, 2025

A graphic showcasing three pieces of Run for Something merch on bright color backgrounds. On the left is a navy blue baby onesie with a white “Future Candidate” megaphone design on an orange background. In the center is a black “Bold. Young. Local.” tote bag with blue and white lettering on a green background. On the right is a white mug with colorful “Run. Win. Repeat.” circles on a black background. The layout highlights the new merch collection available for purchase.

Nov 28, 2025

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Battle Up: Redrawing the Future of Democratic Power

While Republicans move to steal the map, we’re rewriting the entire playbook — building local power now to win the next decade.

Oct 23, 2025

A collage of diverse young leaders from across the United States — Run for Something alumni and candidates representing local offices in cities and towns nationwide. The image celebrates the launch of Battle Up, Run for Something’s five-year, $50 million plan to recruit progressive local candidates and expand the Democratic map before 2030.

Oct 23, 2025

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81 Leaders Transforming The Democratic Party

From history-making Gen Z mayors to civil rights champions, this class proves the next generation is already leading.

Sep 30, 2025

Collage of eight diverse Run for Something September 2025 endorsed candidates against colorful backgrounds. Text reads: “Run for Something September ’25 Endorsements.” The image highlights young, diverse leaders across the U.S. running for local office as part of RFS’ September endorsement class.

Sep 30, 2025

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54 Leaders Who Aren’t Waiting Their Turn — Meet RFS’ August Endorsements

From Gen Z mayors to bad-landlord busters, this month’s class is proof the next generation is already leading.

Aug 19, 2025

Collage of eight diverse Run for Something August 2025 endorsed candidates against bright color block backgrounds (blue, green, orange, black). Text reads: “Run for Something August ’25 Endorsements.”

Aug 19, 2025

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Recruiting & supporting young people running for office. Building a Democratic bench. Want to help? Visit runforsomething.net

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