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Dear John,
Too often, the people in power don’t look like, live like, or lead with the values of the communities they represent.
Congress gets most of the attention—but the decisions that shape our everyday lives are made much closer to home: in city halls, school boards, and state legislatures.
That’s why Run for Something recruits, trains, and supports young, diverse progressives to run locally. Because if we want to change the system, we need to change who’s in it.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to highlight just a few of the incredible Latiné candidates and alumni we’re supporting—leaders who are boldly fighting for their communities. Will you chip in $10 right now to help Run for Something continue supporting these progressive candidates our politics so desperately needs?
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I’m especially proud to highlight a few of our candidates and alumni who are working hard in their communities:
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Talia Rodriguez (Buffalo Board of Education, NY): A mom, advocate, lawyer, and non-profit leader running to be the first Latina on the board. She’s committed to safe, inclusive schools and educational equity for every child.
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Anthony Tordillos (San Jose City Council, CA): an RFS alum, Anthony is an engineer and housing advocate raised in a working-class family. He knows firsthand why effective, accountable government matters—and he’s ready to deliver it.
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Clara Martinez (Lansing City Council At-Large, MI): A public school teacher and union member who’s fighting for affordable housing, youth programs, and clean, safe neighborhoods across Lansing.
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Jason Bonilla (Manchester Board of Aldermen Ward 5, NH): The son of immigrants and an AmeriCorps alum, running to invest in housing, infrastructure, and public education to support every family.
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Katherine Cabral (Chelsea School Committee At-Large, MA): A lifelong Chelsea resident, alumna of the school district, and Black Latina educator running for re-election to make sure every student is known by name, strength, and story.
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These are just a few of our Latiné leaders who represent exactly why Run for Something exists: to build a deep bench of young, diverse progressives who can take on entrenched politicians and create real, lasting change from the bottom up.
But they can’t do it without us. Tens of thousands of grassroots donors have already helped elect more than 1,000 candidates through Run for Something. The average donation? Just $25.27.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m asking you to join us. Chip in $10 or whatever makes sense for you right now to help these candidates win—and start building the future we all deserve.
Thanks for your support and your consideration.
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Manny Espitia
Northern Regional Director
Run for Something
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We change the system by changing who’s in it. We start local, build the bench, and shape the future from the bottom up. Together, we’ve already helped win over 1,000 elections.
This work is made possible thanks to thousands of grassroots donors who give a little each month to fuel big change. Become a monthly donor today and help our candidates keep running — and winning.
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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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