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Hi John,
Run for Something was honored this year to partner with Bernie Sanders to recruit even more young people to run for office, people who’ve felt shut out, but are ready to lead.
And Bernie said something then that still echoes for me: |
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“If you’re frustrated with where we’re headed—run for office.” |
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Right now, as we approach our year-end deadline, that message feels even more urgent. The next 48 hours will determine how many of those frustrated young people we can actually train in 2026.
That idea is at the center of our mission. It’s why we built Run for Something in the first place—to turn all that frustration into real leadership.
And it’s also why Wednesday’s year-end fundraising deadline matters so much. We have a chance to help thousands of young people—who are fed up with the status quo—decide to run for office.
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Bernie also shared something deeply personal with our community:
“When I first ran for office, I had no connections, no money, and no help. I lost again and again, until I won. That only happened because people believed in the movement.”
What Bernie described is the reality for most young people who are thinking of running now. They’re renters, teachers, caregivers, social workers, organizers—people with real lived experience and a deep understanding of what their communities need.
They don’t have a political machine behind them. They have us.
We’re heading into the final days of our year-end campaign, and the stakes for 2026 couldn’t be higher. Thousands of potential candidates are weighing whether to take the leap.
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If you want to see Bernie’s message come to life, if you want a political future shaped by young people instead of the same establishment old guard, then I’m asking you to give today while your donation is still being matched. Your gift will be matched and go twice as far.
Thank you for believing in this work and in the people who will carry it forward.
With gratitude, |
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Amanda Litman |
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