210,000 Strong — And Just Getting Started

John, I’ll never forget the morning of Nov. 9, 2016. I was devastated. But I wasn’t alone.

That day — and in the days that followed — thousands of young people realized what I did: Despair isn’t a strategy. Organizing is.

So on Inauguration Day in 2017, we launched Run for Something to build a pipeline of local leaders who could take on Trumpism and transform politics from the ground up.

Now, Trump is back in the White House. He and his allies are attacking public education, LGBTQIA+ rights, housing, healthcare, abortion access, and democracy itself.

But here’s what gives me hope: Since 2024, more than 50,000 people have signed up to run.

And now? Our candidate pipeline includes over 210,000 future public servants. And we just launched something to support them like never before.

🎓 The RFS Pipeline Program is a one-of-a-kind training and mentorship experience:

• Self-paced courses across every campaign skill
• 1:1 coaching from former candidates and pros
• A vibrant online community for connection and collaboration

👉🏽 Learn more about the program

We’re not just building a bench — we’re building a home for the next generation of leaders. But we can’t do it without you.

Will you chip in $30 or whatever you can to support this work and power our new training program?

Thank you for believing in this movement.

Thank you for helping us build it.

Interested in volunteering or mentoring young, first-time candidates running for local office? We’ll connect you with our amazing candidates! Click here to find out more about volunteering and mentoring opportunities.

Throw everything you know about politics out the window. You’re qualified to run for local office — we’re here to help! Click here to find out more.

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