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May 5, 2020 at 4:02 PM

How do you govern during a pandemic?

In following CDC guidelines, we're postponing all in-person events until it's safe to gather again. This has a direct impact on our fundraising; if you were thinking about supporting Run for Something this year, your generosity is especially needed right now. To get involved f…

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May 4, 2020 at 12:01 PM

You've got another chance to get a Front Row Seat:

Hi there -- We admit it: We missed you. So today at 1:00 p.m. ET, we're holding another Front Row Seat! We'll be joined by Kirsten Gillibrand, United States Senator (D-NY); Jessica Ramos, New York State Senator (D-13); Rui Xu, Kansas State House Representative (D-25); Josie …

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May 1, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Join the #AMA at 12:30 ET!

Hi there -- Have you always been curious about how a person gets on the ballot for a local race? Wondering how candidates are talking to voters now that we're all #stayinghome? You're in luck: Today at 12:30 ET, Amanda and Ross will be answering your burning questions via li…

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April 29, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Meet the Candidates: Richard Hurt

Hi there -- Amongst the current madness, thousands of first-time candidates continue to campaign -- safely -- for state and local offices across the country. These inspirational hopefuls are working in their communities to provide support, structure and care where it is most …

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April 27, 2020 at 3:32 PM

How local elected officials are leading right now:

In following CDC guidelines, we're postponing all in-person events until it's safe to gather again. This has a direct impact on our fundraising; if you were thinking about supporting Run for Something this year, your generosity is especially needed right now. To get involved f…

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April 23, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Meet the Candidates: Whitney Walker

Hi there -- Amongst the current madness, thousands of first-time candidates continue to campaign -- safely -- for state and local offices across the country. These inspirational hopefuls are working in their communities to provide support, structure and care where it is most …

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April 22, 2020 at 3:36 PM

You're invited to "Drink for Something" tomorrow night!

Hi there -- Here's something really special: Tomorrow, we're hosting our second "Drink for Something" virtual event. We'll be joined by none other than Nellwyn Thomas, DNC Chief Technology Officer and Patrick Stevenson, DNC Chief Mobilization Officer for a night of stories, …

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April 20, 2020 at 3:01 PM

How do you run for office during a pandemic?

In following CDC guidelines, we're postponing all events until at least the end of May. This has a direct impact on our fundraising; if you were thinking about supporting Run for Something this year, your generosity is especially needed right now. To get involved from home, si…

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April 16, 2020 at 8:03 PM

There's still time to see Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, and more tonight:

Hi there -- Our last edition of Front Row Seat is tonight, and we've got an all-star lineup ready to talk COVID-19 and where we go next -- including Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Brian Schatz, Julián Castro, and Valerie Jarrett. There are still a few spots left, so grab your…

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April 16, 2020 at 2:01 PM

One last chance to get a Front Row Seat:

Hi there -- Tonight's Front Row Seat is one you shouldn't miss: We'll be joined by Kamala Harris, US Senator (D-CA); Cory Booker, US Senator (D-NJ); Brian Schatz, US Senator (D-HI); Julián Castro, Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and Valerie Jarrett, Senior…

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April 15, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Tonight's hot ticket: Front Row Seat

Hi there -- Are you ready for tonight's Front Row Seat? We'll be joined by Elizabeth Warren, US Senator (D-MA); Lauren Underwood, US Congressmember (IL-14); Jessica Post, President, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee; Howard Dean, Former Governor of Vermont; Terry McA…

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April 14, 2020 at 4:15 PM

JUST ANNOUNCED: Hillary Clinton joins Front Row Seat

Hi there -- Big news: We've just confirmed that Hillary Clinton will be joining tonight's Front Row Seat! There are only a few tickets left, so grab yours now, and we'll see you at 8:00 p.m. ET. Thanks! Run for Something --------Forwarded message-------- From: Run for Someth…

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April 14, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Get your ticket for tonight's Front Row Seat:

Hi there -- Last night's Front Row Seat panel was awesome, and we're just as excited about tonight's panel: We'll be joined by Amy Klobuchar, United State Senator (D-MN); Jess McIntosh, Democratic strategist, CNN commentator, and co-host of Signal Boost; Ai-jen Poo, Co-found…

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April 13, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Guess who's joining Front Row Seat tonight? 👀

Hi there -- Front Row Seat starts tonight and the first panel is a doozy: We'll be joined by Pete Buttigieg, Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor; Cecile Richards, Supermajority Co-Founder; Joaquin Castro, US House of Representatives (TX-D20); Anna Eskamani, Florida State House,…

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April 10, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Front Row Seat: See Cecile Richards, Valerie Jarrett, Howard Dean, and more

Hi there -- With so many of us staying home to protect our neighbors, it's the perfect time for progressive leaders to come together -- right on your screen. Next week, we’re hosting Front Row Seat, our new virtual series featuring some of politics most influential leaders. …

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April 9, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Run for Something alum at work:

In following CDC guidelines, we're postponing all events at least through May. This has a direct impact on our fundraising; if you were thinking about supporting Run for Something, your generosity is especially needed right now. To get involved from home, sign up to volunteer …

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April 7, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Join the chat with Dan Pfeiffer tonight!

Hi there -- Our armchair chat with Dan Pfeiffer -- co-host of Pod Save America, author of NYT bestseller Un-Trumping America, and former Senior Advisor and White House Communications Director in the Obama Administration -- is tonight! There's still time to join the chat: Sig…

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April 6, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Meet the Candidates: William Schleisner

Hi there -- The past two weeks have been life-altering: as the world moves toward a new uncertain future, our relationship to elected officials has become more important than ever. The work of state and local candidates is critical — from advocating for rent freezes to local …

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April 3, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Sign up for the chat with Dan Pfeiffer on Tuesday:

Hi there -- If you'll be home on Tuesday (and we hope you will be!), then join us for an armchair chat via Zoom with Dan Pfeiffer. Dan is the co-host of Pod Save America, author of NYT bestseller Un-Trumping America, and former Senior Advisor and White House Communications D…

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March 30, 2020 at 7:01 PM

1,000 candidates and counting!

In following CDC guidelines, we're postponing all events until at least the end of May. This has a direct impact on our fundraising for the next two months; if you were thinking about supporting Run for Something this year, your generosity is especially needed as we make up th…

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March 27, 2020 at 3:16 PM

A few updates to our COVID-19 candidate resources:

Hi there -- Last week, we released our COVID-19 candidate support kit to help candidates navigate building their campaigns from home. This week, we've added a few more resources, including: A training on best practices for digital fundraising from the experts at ActBlue New…

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March 24, 2020 at 3:33 PM

A little bit of hope from our alumni:

In following CDC guidelines, we're postponing all events until at least the end of April. This has a direct impact on our fundraising for the next two months; if you were thinking about supporting Run for Something this year, your generosity is especially needed as we make up …

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March 23, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Join our CDC-approved party tomorrow:

In following CDC guidelines, we're postponing all events until at least the end of April. This has a direct impact on our fundraising; if you were thinking about supporting Run for Something this year, your generosity is especially needed as we make up the gap. To get involved…

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March 19, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Our brand-new resource list for candidates

Hi there -- Every campaign season is different from the last -- and this one is certainly unique. But social distancing doesn't mean that campaigning can or should stop. So we’ve teamed up with a group of incredible progressive organizations to support candidates as they wo…

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March 17, 2020 at 3:30 PM

A note about state legislators:

A quick note: In following CDC guidelines, we're postponing all events until at least the end of April. This has a direct impact on our fundraising for the next two months; if you were thinking about supporting Run for Something this year, your generosity is especially needed …

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March 16, 2020 at 2:33 PM

How Run for Something alum are taking action

A quick note: In following CDC guidelines, we're postponing all events until at least the end of April. This has a direct impact on our fundraising for the next two months; if you were thinking about supporting Run for Something this year, your generosity is especially needed …

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March 13, 2020 at 5:01 PM

A few recommendations from the Run for Something team:

Hi there -- In just a few months, novel corona (COVID-19) has become a global health crisis that demands action at all levels of government. We know that many of you are uncertain and the lack of clarity from federal officials has done nothing to assuage your anxiety. Right …

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March 12, 2020 at 6:01 PM

You can't win if you don't try

Hi there -- When you look at the numbers, it's pretty obvious why Republicans have had such an easy time holding tight to state legislatures and local governments across the country: About half of all races in 2018 were uncontested, including 68% of races at the county level,…

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March 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Meet the Candidates: Brittany Forman

Hi there -- Big fact: If Dems are going to create long-lasting structural change in 2020, we have to elect smart progressive leaders to state and local office. Enter Run for Something. This year, we’ve already endorsed 130 first-time and second-time down ballot candidates, re…

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March 9, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Add your name in support of women candidates in 2020

Hi there -- More than half of Run for Something's success stories are women -- 54% to be exact. That's more than 150 women activists, business leaders, educators, parents, and more who now have a seat at the governing table. Yes, women are winning elections at a higher rate t…

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March 5, 2020 at 9:15 PM

re: What to do if you hate the Democratic nominee for president

Hi there -- In case you missed it in the haze of this week: Ross and I covered what to do if you hate the Democratic nominee for president (or even if you don't!) to make sure that Democrats get elected at every level this fall and for years to come. Read it, then invest in d…

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March 5, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Three things you might have missed:

Hi there -- Here are three things that you could miss this week if you're only paying attention to the presidential primaries: The Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a major reproductive access case  -- over a law passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature…

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March 3, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Meet the Candidates: Katie Valenzuela

Hi there -- Big fact: If Dems are going to create long-lasting structural change in 2020, we have to elect smart progressive leaders to state and local office. Enter Run for Something. This year, we’ve already endorsed 130 first-time and second-time down ballot candidates, re…

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March 2, 2020 at 3:30 PM

What to do if you hate the Democratic nominee for president:

Hi there -- This weekend, Ross and I wrote an article for Buzzfeed answering a question that's been coming up a lot lately: What can you do if you absolutely cannot stomach the idea of donating, volunteering, or otherwise publicly supporting the Democratic party's nominee for…

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February 27, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Four highlights from our alum:

Hi there -- It's been a long week. Here are four bright spots from our incredible alum: On Tuesday, Harris County approved an immigrant legal defense fund proposed by RFS alum and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. The Georgia State House just honored Everton Blair, the first…

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February 26, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Spoiler alert: progressives can (and do) win in red states

Hi there -- Why do we run candidates in as many communities as possible instead of targeting "blue" or "purple" areas? Well, first of all, we just don't know where a progressive can win unless we try. (Anyone who makes promises to the contrary is probably full of it.) And j…

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February 25, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Meet the Candidates: Antoine Marshall

Hi there -- Big fact: If Dems are going to create long-lasting structural change in 2020, we have to elect smart progressive leaders to state and local office. Enter Run for Something. This year, we’ve already endorsed 130 first-time and second-time down ballot candidates, re…

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February 19, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Two things you can do today to win progressive political power:

Hi there -- With the presidential primary in full swing, I can't say this enough: Electing a Democratic president will not fix the problems facing this country. The GOP has rigged the game so that even if they lose the White House, they control the majority of state chambers …

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February 18, 2020 at 7:01 PM

How our work is paying dividends in Texas

Hi there -- Last year, we did something kind of crazy: We spent more than $100,000 on ads in Texas. We advertised across the state, looking for people who might not otherwise consider themselves potential candidates for office. Then we reached out to every single person who s…

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February 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM

This is an email full of good news 💕

Hi there -- This week, we endorsed a diverse group of 43 young progressives who want to make a difference in their communities and are ready to work like hell to make it happen. Meanwhile, our alumni in office are actually making the kind of change that would give even the mo…

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February 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM

How Run for Something candidates are improving turnout nationwide:

Hi there -- Contrary to popular belief, the best way to make a measurable difference when it comes to protecting the future of our democracy is not to obsessively track each and every vote cast in the presidential primary. In fact, tweeting about a caucus hasn't been proven t…

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February 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Meet our February endorsees:

Hi there -- Today, we're announcing a whopping 43 endorsees -- including 11 returning candidates and 32 brand new faces. These young progressives are students, climate activists, parents, educators, and more. We couldn't be more proud to be working with each and every one. …

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February 8, 2020 at 3:00 PM

👕👕👕

Hi there -- In the last two weeks, we had our first election of 2020 and released our 2020 strategic plan. We're feeling so, so hopeful about our plans for this year -- if you are, too, then why not celebrate by picking up a Run for Something t-shirt for you and a friend? …

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February 6, 2020 at 6:30 PM

There's a theme in this email:

Hi there -- While we wait for the results from the first of many elections that will eventually determine the Democratic nominee for president, here are a few things you should know: Right now, Republicans in the Iowa Senate are trying to make it nearly impossible to get an …

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February 4, 2020 at 4:16 PM

In case you missed it: Our 2020 strategic plan

Hi there! Me again. I just wanted to make sure that, in the chaos of the last 24 hours, you had the chance to read our 2020 strategic plan. We're proud to be one of the only organizations to get this detailed in public about their strategy. Transparency matters; you deserve …

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February 3, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Read now: Our 2020 strategic plan

Hi there -- It's a slow week in politics -- just the Iowa Caucuses tonight, the State of the Union tomorrow, a possible end to the impeachment trial later this week, and another Democratic primary debate on Friday! Which means there's no time like the present to release our …

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January 30, 2020 at 4:00 PM

We've got ambitious plans:

Hi there -- We're firm believers here that every seat where a Democrat isn't running is a missed opportunity. Even in the most red of districts, there are progressives who deserve to get excited about voting for a candidate who shares their values. Plus, running down ballot c…

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January 28, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Two more good things:

Hi there -- I love when I can tell you about good things that have happened in politics. Here are two good things you should know about: Run for Something alum Tay Anderson has been on the Denver School Board for less than a month and his resolution to implement gender-neutr…

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January 27, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Seriously, tomorrow is the first election of 2020

Hi there -- I've got two things to tell you about on this beautiful Monday morning: #1: Tomorrow is the first election of 2020. Eliz Markowitz is on the ballot to flip a House seat in Texas. If you haven't watched it yet, NowThis did a great video on Eliz's race and the batt…

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January 24, 2020 at 3:31 PM

We've got a goal to hit:

Hi there -- Between now and the end of the month, we're looking to raise $15,000 -- approximately how much we've spent per winning race in the last three years. Today, I'm asking you to chip in $15 to make sure we get there. We're not a presidential campaign bringing in millio…

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