Dear John,

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news lately—you’re not alone.

A president actively overriding mayors, punishing communities that dissent, and stripping power from public institutions we’ve spent decades building.

We’ve seen this kind of power grab before.
We know what it leads to if we don’t act.

But there’s good news:
A new generation of leaders is rising up to meet this moment.

They’re running for office in red states (and winning), purple districts, and blue cities—fueled not by ambition, but by urgency. Many of them have never run before. But they’ve seen enough. And they’ve decided to do something about it.

Run for Something helps them every step of the way.
We recruit, train, and support young people who care deeply about their communities and are ready to serve with courage and heart.

We’ve endorsed nearly 1,500 of them so far.
Mayors. School board members. State reps. Progressives making real change on the ground. Many are now the first line of defense against the worst of what’s coming next.

But here’s the truth: They can’t do it without us.

And we can’t do it without you.

If you’ve ever wondered “What more can I do?”—this is it.

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Every dollar you give helps us say “yes” to another brave candidate. It helps us train them, connect them with mentors, and give them the support they need to win—and govern.

Because the truth is:
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It shapes the future.

Thank you for creating change with us.

With hope and gratitude,

Ronnette A. Cox, Digital Communications Director. Run for Something

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