John—

It’s been a busy month here at Run for Something. As always, the team and I are SO grateful for your support, encouragement, and commitment.

First off, a big update: We launched our 5-year plan to help Democrats stop losing. It’s called Battle Up. We are literally begging Democrats to plan ahead for what happens after redistricting in 2030. I went on MSNBC to talk about it.

I also want to share some other highlights from the month that you may have missed:

• We have more than 300 candidates on the ballot next week. That’s huge—especially for an odd-year election. Follow @runforsomethingnow on Instagram for candidates and races to watch.

• You’ll frequently hear us say that state and local leaders are the ones holding the line against the Trump administration. That’s 100% evident in Portland. City leaders there are using zoning laws to stop ICE, including RFS alumni like Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney and Councilmembers Angelita Morillo and Candace Avalos.

• Young candidates across the country are feeling energized and encouraged by Zohran Mamdani’s incredible candidacy. RFS candidate Mussab Ali is harnessing that energy in his run to be mayor of Jersey City.

• We teamed up with Important Not Important for a series that brings candidates together from across state lines to exchange policy ideas and build connections. I particularly love this episode on housing affordability with Somerville City Councilmember (and candidate for mayor) Willie Burnley Jr. and Atlanta City Council candidate Kelsea Bond. Have a listen, will ya?

BTW, do you want more regular updates about Run for Something candidates and alumni doing cool sh*t for their constituents?

Thanks for being a part of this work. We really couldn’t do it without you.

Yours,

Amanda Litman

Co-Founder & President

Run for Something

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