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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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January 23, 2020 at 3:46 PM

Can you help us get more support to more candidates?

Hi there -- On average, Run for Something has spent $15,000 per winning race. That covers recruitment, mentorship, resource sharing -- you name it, we make sure the teenagers and twenty- & thirty-somethings who have upended their lives to solve a problem in their communiti…

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January 21, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Three years later:

Happy anniversary!! Three years ago yesterday, Ross and I launched Run for Something, and thanks to you, it’s become something greater than we’d ever imagined: We’ve elected 303 people to local office across 45 states (55% women, 50% people of color, 18% LGBTQ, and all 40 or …

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January 17, 2020 at 4:32 PM

👋

Hi there -- On this cold (at least in New York) Friday, I want to say thank you. I've heard from a whole bunch of folks over the last few weeks about how invested y'all are in Run for Something -- and that means the world to us. In every way, we're powered by you. Your suppo…

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January 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Why Republicans are already winning the race for state legislatures:

Hi there -- This week, Ross and I talked to CNN about  the Democratic party leadership's laser focus on the presidential primary and the chances we could win the White House, but remain out of real political power for the next decade. We're dead serious when we say that Repub…

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January 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM

A quick comparison

Hi there -- I just like to keep this front of mind: With less resources than most presidential campaigns raised in the last month of 2019, we've recruited 45,000+ young people across all 50 states, endorsed more than 1,000, and elected more than 300. This is what we mean whe…

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January 13, 2020 at 3:30 PM

A bright spot in your Monday:

Hi there -- 2020 has already been a lot. And while there's so, so much work to do -- always! -- we figured that today, we'd hit pause and focus on our alumni who deserve a shout out. Check out what four of our alum are up to, then chip in to support the next crop of candidate…

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January 10, 2020 at 6:15 PM

This year, what do you really want?

Hi there -- Let me tell you what I want in 2020: for young, diverse progressives to take over state legislatures, city councils, school boards, mayor's offices, and more. I want to end this year knowing that the people representing me actually understand what it's like to fac…

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January 8, 2020 at 6:45 PM

The shortcut to progress:

Hi there -- There are a lot of reasons that we focus on state and local elections -- for one, I hate to let the GOP win anything as easily as they've won these seats over the last decade. But another huge reason is that Democratic state legislatures don't have to deal with Wa…

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January 7, 2020 at 7:04 PM

👕👕👕

Hi there -- It's layering season, at least here in New York. Why not start this momentous year by adding a brand-new Run for Something t-shirt to your collection? Pick up your very own RFS gear at shop.runforsomething.net today: View all Proceeds will go…

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January 6, 2020 at 4:00 PM

There are really, really good photos in this email

Hi there -- Believe it or not, I've got some good news: Over the last week or two, many of our 2019 candidates were sworn in, completing the cycle from citizen to candidate to public servant. Take a look at what your support has made possible below. (I personally love how man…

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January 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Why we don't charge our candidates:

Hi there -- One of the many things I'm proud to be a part of is Run for Something's community of mentors. In less than three years, we've put together a network of 500+ experts around the country who provide free one-on-one advice to candidates on every topic under the sun, fr…

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January 2, 2020 at 7:01 PM

One tweet you should read & one action you can take:

Hi there -- There's so much to do this year that it can feel overwhelming -- but today, I'd like to call your attention to one incredible story and one action you can take. First, read this tweet from Run for Something alum Bethany Hallam, who won her race for Allegheny County…

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December 31, 2019 at 9:45 PM

One last note before 2020 begins:

Hi there -- We shared a lot of information about the future of Run for Something with you yesterday. If you missed it -- or just need a refresher -- here's what's important right now: In 2019, we raised ~$2.5 million. We need to raise at least that and then some in 2020 in or…

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December 30, 2019 at 4:17 PM

A clear-eyed update on the future of Run for Something

First: I want to say thank you. Your generosity -- whether you’ve contributed money, time, your network, or simply this spot in your inbox each week -- has made the last three years possible. More than 300 young diverse progressives are in local office & more than 45,000…

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December 27, 2019 at 7:46 PM

The best Run for Something side effect

Hi there -- Here's one more reason to donate to Run for Something before the year ends: Strong local candidates in battleground states can increase voter turnout on Election Day -- which means that your $10 contribution not only helps a city council or state legislative candi…

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December 26, 2019 at 6:30 PM

The 2019 gift that will change 2020

Hi there -- I have two goals for 2020: Run a fuckload of young, diverse progressive candidates in local and state elections Build Run for Something into an organization that will last for years and years. Because no matter how many candidates we've elected so far, Run for …

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December 20, 2019 at 4:03 PM

The GOP can (and will) keep rigging the game if we don't act

Hi there -- Say it with me now: If we don’t win state legislatures in 2020, the GOP will rig the district maps and further suppress the vote such that winning the House (or anything else) in 2022 and beyond is nearly impossible. Focusing on the presidential race alone is dan…

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