Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 7:16 PM

[New Episode] Yup our candidates win in Kansas, too!

Hi John, To kick off this December, I wanted to celebrate one last November win by speaking with Amber Sellers, the first Black woman to be elected to the Lawrence City Commission in Kansas. Her story is one I think will resonate with many in our community. Sellers spent mon…

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November 30, 2021 at 6:07 PM

4 reasons you should donate to RFS today

Hi John, Today is the best day -- today is Giving Tuesday, and I am pumped. If you're giving today we hope you'll consider a $5 donation (or more!) to Run for Something. Every dollar helps even more diverse young progressive candidates run for local office. If you've saved y…

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November 29, 2021 at 7:16 PM

Invitation: See Yourself Running - Election Officials @ Mon Dec 6, 2021, 8 PM ET

Hi John, We've got one last FREE event happening this year, and it's one we really want you to check out, and bring some friends too. WHAT: See Yourself Running: Election Officials A (free!) panel with RFS alums about the offices that oversee our elections and…

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November 26, 2021 at 2:03 PM

The only sale today that ALSO elects diverse young progressives

Hi John, While we know this is definitely not the only email asking you to shop today -- there's a good chance that we're the only place you can shop AND help elect diverse young progressives with every purchase. So here are some of our top-selling gifts that you can buy to…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 4:27 PM

[New Episode] Meet our FIRST coroner

Hi John, Fun fact for your Thanksgiving gatherings: In about 1,300 counties across the country, we elect coroners. In this week's podcast episode, I talk with Run for Something's FIRST winner for a coroner's office: Sophia Garcia-Jackson of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Want…

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November 20, 2021 at 3:02 PM

School board takeovers

"Opinion: Progressives can no longer cede school board to the GOP. They should treat them as political arenas to fight -- and win." Run for Something is tripling down on school board races in 2022. Chip in $5 or more to help. DONATE Hey John, We c…

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  Ross Morales Rocketto, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 9:07 PM

It's time to get your friends out of their seats and on to the campaign trail

Hi John, Have you ever looked at a friend and just KNEW they would make an amazing candidate for public office? Maybe they're always organizing the friend group, or they really REALLY care about the school system in Washington, or they can't stop talking about criminal justic…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 6:47 PM

[New Episode] Learn why our work doesn't just stop at flipping a state blue

Hi John, We won and flipped Georgia blue just this year, but this month was a painful reminder. No state is guaranteed to be blue forever. In this week's podcast episode I talk with the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia -- Ben Ku and Chairwoman Nicole Love…

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November 12, 2021 at 3:01 PM

7 Indigenous and Native organizations you should follow

Hi John, Despite making up 3.1% of the voting population in America, Native Americans and Alaska Natives only hold 0.36% of elected office. It's Native American Heritage Month, so let's talk about how we change that. One of our core theories of change is that local folks kn…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Gonna join tonight?

Hi John, I wanted to remind you that our Unapologetically Progressive & Native event is TONIGHT. This is our last Unapologetically Progressive event of the year and we hope to see you there -- it's virtual so it's easy to join. Get your (free!) tickets for Unapologetical…

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November 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM

[New Episode] Listen, learn, and run for your county clerk

Hi John, In today's podcast episode, first I cover last week's elections. Then, you'll get to hear from someone whose job is administering elections. This week I'm talking to Run for Something 2018 Alum Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon -- who successfully ran her county'…

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November 5, 2021 at 8:37 PM

We're a bright spot and proud of it

Hi John, let's take some deep breaths together. I know that the talking heads on TV are telling their story about the election results right now.But Run for Something has our own story about the 2021 elections, and I want to make sure you hear it:   No st…

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  Leslie Hauser, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 6:47 PM

The best volunteer gig in Democratic politics GUARANTEED

Hi John, Last month you might have gotten one of the coolest Snapchat push notifications ever -- one from us! Snapchat (which reaches 90% of 13-to-24-year-olds in the U.S.) asked their millions of users to run for office. Since then, we've had nearly 5,000 diverse young progr…

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November 2, 2021 at 5:38 PM

[New Episode] Today's elections + TX Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Hi John, Today, we've got 271 Run for Something candidates on the ballot -- I'll go through some highlights on the podcast. You can still help them get out the vote, too! Find volunteer opportunities here. Then on the podcast, I speak with Texas Representative Jasmine Croc…

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November 1, 2021 at 9:57 PM

Invitation: Unapologetically Progressive & Native @ Nov 10 8 p.m. ET

Hi John, November is Indigenous People's Month, and we are marking the moment with our sixth and last Unapologetically Progressive event of the year: Unapologetically Progressive & Native. These events are COMPLETELY FREE and virtual. They're also a great way to hear from…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Move aside Halloween, tomorrow's Election Eve!

John, time really does fly -- did you realize we have elections across the country in just two days?! Run for Something has 271 candidates on the ballot in 23 states. It is crunch time to get them across the finish line (and -- yup, it's already that time -- to get ready for o…

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  Anna V. Eskamani · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 3:02 PM

How I flipped a Florida seat blue

Hi John, I'm Anna V. Eskamani, the proud state House representative for Florida's District 47 in Orlando. In the early months of 2017, like many of us, I was reeling from the new Trump administration. I was working at our local Planned Parenthood affiliate, and knew the same …

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 4:50 PM

QAnon. Proud Boys. And now... Oath Keepers.

Hi John, This headline got our attention in a big way: If you're not familiar with the Oath Keepers, they are a violent, anti-government extremist group that was heavily involved in the January 6th insurrection. Exactly the kind of people you DON'T want in elected o…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 5:26 PM

[New episode] From red to blue, TikTok to politics, that's Kelly Krout

Hi John, If you've got a family member who's deeply conservative (or heck, maybe that's you!), you need to meet this week's podcast guest.. That's who Kelly Ross Krout once was, and today she's now proudly running as a Democrat for lieutenant governor of Arkansas. Over the…

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October 25, 2021 at 7:10 PM

You can’t lie when people die

Hey John, Today, we have a scary story that only Run for Something could tell. This is the story of the coroner in Macon County, Missouri: There are over 1,500 corners in America, and their job is to record the manner of death for people in their jurisdiction. During a pand…

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October 23, 2021 at 1:01 PM

2 mins

Hi John, Real question for you: Do you like this email? We really want to know -- especially as we head into what is sure to be a hectic 2022. We want to send updates you actually care about, so here's your chance: Take 2 minutes to share your opinion on our emails (an…

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  Leslie Hauser, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 9:45 PM

12 days left to Get Out the Vote

Hi John -- With just 12 days left until election night and a whopping 271 of our candidates on the ballot, does it really need to be said? There are NO OFF YEARS. This is crunch time for our candidates, and they need every bit of help they can to get out the vote (GOTV).…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 5:21 PM

If you care about winning Michigan, you need to meet Denzel:

Hi John, If you're stressing about whether or not the Senate will pass the Freedom to Vote Act tomorrow, you need to meet today's RFS podcast guest: Denzel McCambell -- candidate for city clerk in Detroit. Denzel wants to be the first line of defense against the attacks on…

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October 15, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Real quick before Latinx Heritage Month is over

Hi John, Run for Something doesn't just elect young progressives -- we are committed to electing diverse young progressives. This means finding candidates from under-represented groups and helping them run and win against all odds, because when they do, not only do our leade…

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October 14, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Reminder: Alumni Awards TONIGHT 7pm ET

John, this is the last chance! We're getting things set up right now for the Run For Something Alumni Awards tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Here's that link to grab your ticket: https://www.events.loopedlive.com/rfs This is the one night we go BIG and celebrate all the hard work o…

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October 13, 2021 at 8:01 PM

100+ doctors want to run for office - we want to help

Hi John, Here's something we're really pumped about: In the month of September, 100+ physicians signed up to run for office. They saw mask mandate bans in our schools and the Texas abortion bounty law, and it pulled them into the movement. OBGYNs, pediatricians, and family me…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 5:21 PM

New Episode: Listen to how Shan Rose defies all odds

Hi John, Get this: We've had over 4,000 young folks sign up since the Snapchat run for office mini launched last week! This is how we recruit at scale, and it's so inspiring to see so many young folks join our candidate pipeline. And for those who think they can't run beca…

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  Ross Morales Rocketto, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 2:22 PM

Dan's gonna be there. Will you, John?

Hi John, Have you saved your seat yet for our Alumni Awards this Thursday? We've got 2 updates to make it worth your while: We're not just celebrating our alumni (though they are pretty damn great), we're also celebrating the folks who made it all possible -- you! It's H…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 9, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Why we're having our biggest recruitment year ever:

Hi John,I'm so excited to share this big news: This year is on pace to be our biggest recruitment year ever!This week, we launched a partnership with Snapchat to recruit young people to Run for Something. Fewer than 10% of officials are under age 35, whic…

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October 8, 2021 at 9:00 PM

re: [RSVP] 3 days left to save your seat!

Hi John, Our bad! We got so excited, we hit send on this email a few days early. The Alumni Awards are SIX days away. But hey, you can still snag your tickets today! Hope we see you there, Run for Something Hi John, Have you saved your seat yet for our Alumni Aw…

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  Ross Morales Rocketto · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 7:34 PM

[RSVP] 3 days left to save your seat!

Hi John, Have you saved your seat yet for our Alumni Awards this Thursday? We're not just celebrating our alumni (though they are pretty damn great), we're also celebrating the folks who made it all possible -- you! It's Halloween season, so we have some fun treats to give …

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October 7, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Good morning! Have you seen these?

Hi John, We've got two big events that I'm excited to share with you this morning: SEE YOURSELF RUNNING: LATINX/HISPANIC CANDIDATES Tonight @ 8:00 p.m. ET First, we're celebrating Latinx Heritage Month by partnering with the Latino Victory Fund to host a See Yourself Runn…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 6:31 PM

[Read Now] Our October 2021 Endorsement Class!

Hi John, This October, our endorsement class is a real treat just for you. This class has 25 diverse young progressives going above and beyond to build a path towards progress for all. Meet the October 2021 endorsement class right now -- find two whose stories inspire you and…

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October 5, 2021 at 3:55 PM

🦸 Student by Day, Political Candidate by night: Justin Tseng

Hi John, We've got an exciting new partnership to share on today's podcast: Snapchat is joining our efforts to encourage young people to Run for Something! (More to come on that -- but if you're on Snapchat, just open the app and search "run for office" to check it out.) M…

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September 30, 2021 at 5:50 PM

Invitation: 2 events for Latinx Heritage Month

Hi John, We wanted to make sure you saw the invites to Run for Something's two Latinx Heritage Month events >> Take a peek and sign up! Progresista sin Disculpa (Unapologetically Progressive & Latinx) A virtual event, tonight @ 8:00 p.m. ET It's a great night…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 1:01 PM

How we protect Roe without the Supreme Court

Hi John, Ever since the Supreme Court let Texas's abortion bounty law go into effect, we've seen similar legislation spreading like wildfire across the country. The dismantling of choice has been several generations in the making. And because Democratic donors and top strateg…

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September 28, 2021 at 4:09 PM

NEW Episode: One of the biggest races in 2021

Hi John, Last summer, Minneapolis and the world rose up for Black lives after George Floyd was murdered by police. The city itself promised to overhaul public safety -- but much of that promise hasn't been realized. That's why Sheila Nezhad is running for mayor. Sheila was…

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September 27, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Did you see the news about Justin and Kendra?

Hi John, Big news this month: We are all wrapped up on endorsements for 2021!* For the whole year, Run for Something has endorsed 391 campaigns led by diverse young progressives eager to drive change. We've already seen some exceptional candidates deliver BIG wins. In Clevel…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 4:11 PM

This is what's been pinned on the top QAnon forum

Hi John, We've got a small but meaningful gap in our budget this month -- $7,284 and change to be precise -- and we're hoping we can count on this team of incredible grassroots activists to chip in $5 or more to close it before September is over. But give me a second to explai…

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September 21, 2021 at 7:43 PM

🎧 New Episode with Dontaye Carter

Hi John, There is something so damn refreshing about a progressive candidate who brings their authentic self to their campaign. Today's podcast guest does exactly that. Dontaye Carter is a husband, father to two little girls, business owner, and progressive candidate running …

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September 21, 2021 at 1:51 PM

Invitation: Unapologetically Progressive and Latinx @ Thu Sep 30, 2021 8pm ET

Hi John, In America, Latinx people make up about 18% of the population but they only hold 1.2% of local, state, and federal elected offices. That's abysmal representation, and it's not just a stat line -- marginalization has real implications for folks residing in America. We…

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September 17, 2021 at 8:14 PM

Celebrating and empowering the progressive Latinx movement

Hi John, If you don't know already, September 15th through October 15th is Latinx Heritage Month! Despite making up 18% of the U.S. population, Latinx people only make up 1.2% of local, state, and federal elected officials. That's embarrassing, appalling, and downright undem…

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  Ross Morales Rocketto, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 8:22 PM

🥁🥁🥁

2021 Run for Something Alumni Awards 📅 Save the Date 🥳 When: October 14th, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Virtual event GET YOUR TICKET Hi John, We're very excited to announce our winners AND an official date for the 2021 Run for Something alumni awards. Last month, thou…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 8:59 PM

Meet the new class >>>

Hi John, Today is endorsement day! Our September 2021 class is spectacular: 86 diverse young progressive candidates appearing on the ballot in 2021 and 2022. 86 candidates we're going to bat for because we believe in their commitment to build the movement. Meet the Septembe…

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September 14, 2021 at 4:02 PM

🎧 Elizabeth Wanczak just really really loves local government - that's why she wants to serve in it

Hi John, After a short break, we're back with another brand new Run for Something (the podcast) episode! This week I sat down with Elizabeth Wanczak, who first started caring about local government by watching city planning meetings on public access television. (She admits, i…

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September 10, 2021 at 6:19 PM

🗞️ For you

Hi John,It is never enough to win federal power in D.C. We’ve been saying that since day one, but I’ve really been feeling it these past few weeks.We must win power everywhere, at every state and local office in every state & community — both for the …

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  Ross Morales Rocketto, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 8:36 PM

Overwhelmed, outraged, hopeless? This email is for you

Hi John, First, I want to acknowledge it's been a heckuva week -- our country ended a 20-year war, climate change fueled a hurricane that has left millions without power and much of the Northeast underwater, and millions of Americans now live under a near-total abortion ban. …

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September 2, 2021 at 5:52 PM

BREAKING: Supreme Court lets Texas's abortion vigilante law stand

Hi John, Just shortly after midnight, the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision ruled to allow the Texas abortion vigilante law to stay in effect. This is the most restrictive abortion ban in the country. Right now, we are working furiously to recruit strong pro-choice candidate…

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August 31, 2021 at 8:13 PM

I don't usually send these emails

Hi John, I'm not normally the one who sends the emails about the podcast -- but Amanda is taking time off after joining #TeamMarried this weekend. So I hope you'll welcome the surprise change-up for this email and this week's podcast episode! For our 50th week of podcasting …

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  Ross Morales Rocketto, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 4:42 PM

How big we go depends on you

Hi John, 2021 has proven what we at Run for Something have always known: Down-ballot races are deeply important to the fabric of our democracy and Democrats' future. John, that's why we need to have a huge year in 2022. We need to win every single race, no matter how big or s…

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