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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 12h

From Zohran Mamdani in NYC to @justinmbibb.bsky.social in OH, @joedalia.bsky.social in NV, and @jamestalarico.bsky.social in TX, young leaders are rewriting what politics looks like. A new generation is taking charge with fresh ideas and zero patience for being told to “wait your turn.”

Opinion | Win or Lose, It’s Zohran Mamdani’s Political World Now

www.nytimes.com

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 14h

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 14h

Banned Books Week isn’t just about what’s on the shelf—it’s about who’s making those calls. Read the books. Rage at the bans.

Then run for office and change it. 👉 runforwhat.net

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 15h

Join us TONIGHT for our September Candidate Introduction Call! If you haven't joined an intro call before, this call will help you navigate Run For Something's resources.

8pm ET/5pm PT
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/runforsomething/event/825021?RFSdigi

Candidate Introduction Call · Run for Something

Join Run For Something on Wednesday, September 17th from 8-9pm ET to learn about taking your next steps in running for local office. You’ll hear directly from Run for Something leaders and former ca...

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 17h

🚨BIG WIN: RaShon Young just became the first Gen Z Democrat elected to the FL Legislature.

Officials left him off sample ballots.
Kamala won this seat by 35 pts.
RaShon? He crushed the GOP by 50 — a 15-pt swing toward Dems.

The future is here. ✊🏾 #RunForSomething

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 1d

It’s #NationalVoterEducationWeek. 🗳️ This is your reminder that voting isn’t just about showing up, it’s about knowing what’s on your ballot.

Learn your local issues, find your polling place, and make a plan to vote.

An informed voter is a powerful one.

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 1d

24-year-old @samformarietta.bsky.social isn’t waiting his turn, he’s taking it. He’s challenging Marietta’s longtime mayor and could make history as the city’s first Black, first Gen Z mayor—the youngest ever elected in the city. The future isn’t coming later—it’s on the ballot now.

AROUND TOWN: Youth vs. experience: Foster challenges Mayor Tumlin in heated Marietta race

The Marietta mayoral race is heating up as candidate Sam Foster has turned to punchy videos on TikTok and Instagram to sharpen his challenge to longtime incumbent Steve “Thunder” Tumlin.

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 2d

40% of state legislative races in 2024 went uncontested. 😳

That means voters didn’t even get a choice in nearly half the state legislative races in the country.

We can’t afford to sit one out—every seat, every race, every ballot matters.

Let’s fill those empty spots. 🗳️ Run for office.

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 2d

From Jersey City to Seattle, young progressives energized by Zohran Mamdani campaign

Young progressives say Zohran Mandani's NYC campaign shows they can mobilize and win in major cities.

www.northjersey.com

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 2d

The Mamdani effect has officially hit Jersey City.

RFS ‘25 candidates @mussabali.bsky.social and @jakeephros.bsky.social are channeling that grassroots, working-class energy—talking rent, transit, and joy in politics.

No big money. No fear. Just people-powered change!

Be next. 🫵 Run for office.

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 2d

North Carolina: @elijahkingnc.bsky.social, Andrea Cazales, @shanetta4durham.bsky.social, and Mario Benavente are on your ballot Tuesday, October 7.

Local elections = local power.

Vote like your future depends on it (because it does).

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 4d

Rent due again?
Time to flip the script. Renters deserve a real say in housing policy and that means running for office. Join our Renters Call on October 9 (8pm ET).
RSVP: bit.ly/Oct9thRenters

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 5d

Running the House, the Senate, and the White House but still crying ‘Democrats did it’… 😂

Accountability? They've never heard of her.

Be the adult in the room—run for office.

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 6d

🔥 One win can spark a movement.

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social generational fight made headlines, and 5K people signed up in 5 days with RFS.

The pipeline is here. The future is ready.

👉 Are you next? Run for office.

https://bit.ly/46MQlnR

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 7d

The shutdown isn’t just politics—it’s people’s paychecks, food on the table, and clean water. While DC plays games, local leaders show up.

Be one of them. Run for office. ✊ https://bit.ly/46HZrlS

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 8d

81 candidates. 1 movement. Endless possibilities.

These leaders are shaping the future of local politics — and they started right where you are. Get to know them and see how you can join the wave.

Run For Something Endorses 81 Young Candidates Across 23 States to Build the Next Generation of Leaders - Run For Something

Today, Run for Something (RFS) announced its newest slate of endorsements: 81 young and diverse leaders running for local or state legislative offices across 23 states.

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 8d

🚨 It’s September Endorsement Day! 🚨

We’re proud to introduce 81 young, bold leaders running for office across the country. From city councils to state houses, they’re ready to deliver real change. Meet them all in our latest Medium post. 👇

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.

medium.com

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 9d

Gun violence is not inevitable. 💔 That's why RFS alum Rep. Jennifer O’Mara is leading the way on new gun safety legislation in PA.

We need more leaders willing to act.

https://bit.ly/46HmIEr

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 12d

Meet Manny Espitia, our Northern Regional Director 👋🏾
He’s the reason so many young progressives go from “maybe I could run” to being on the ballot. From recruiting first-timers to guiding them through campaigns, Manny proves every win starts with a belief in the next generation.

Two smiling people stand together in front of an American flag backdrop. On the right is Manny Espitia, Run for Something’s Northern Regional Director, highlighted in the graphic with text that reads: “Meet Manny. An RFS Regional Director tirelessly recruiting and supporting our candidates in the northern region.”

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 13d

“Wait your turn” is boomer nonsense. Renters, Gen Z, young professionals: YOUR turn is now. 🗳️ runforwhat.net

Four-panel meme of exaggerated eye-rolls. Top left: woman rolling eyes with caption “repulsed eye-roll.” Top right: young boy rolling eyes upward. Bottom left: eye-roll emoji. Bottom right: woman rolling eyes with caption “Eyes in Spanish.”

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