Hi John,

Running for office is not easy. It takes a lot for someone to make the decision to drop everything and step up to lead...

So why do people do it? Read a few of our candidates’ stories...

The deeply empathetic Missourian who wants to help folks like him:

My life is representative of so many. Poor, but politically aware, and a genuine desire to help others. I want to help make change at a local and national level, and make sure no American has to suffer just for being alive.

A high school civics teacher from Arizona who wants to practice what he preaches:

I am currently teaching high school Civics and Government classes. Part of my instruction has been to encourage my students to take an active role in government, as they are all future voters, and I believe I need to practice what I preach to them. I have America’s youth in my class, made up of different genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, etc. and I want to continue to be an advocate for all of them.

And finally, a badass Wisconsinite with the will to lead:

I want to do something that matters. We need more strong women in politics. All I need is a little direction, I have the will.

Every time you chip in, you’re empowering these young people -- and the over 500 other candidates we've endorsed for 2020 -- to make a difference.

Our most common first-time gift is just $15 -- can you pitch in that amount today? Yes, every dollar really does make a difference.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you,

Amanda Litman
Co-founder
Run for Something

Run for Something is a grassroots-powered organization that recruits and empowers young progressives running for local office, with the goal of winning permanent power for decades to come. We rely on support from grassroots donors pitching in a little to create big change. Please chip in now to help us continue running and winning.

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