Paul Bradfield, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Get 🗳️ Out 🗳️ The 🗳️ Vote 🗳️

Hi John, We are less than 50 days away from Election Day — so I am reaching out to ask for your help in District of Columbia! There are Run for Something candidates in every pocket of the U.S. who need volunteers to Get Out The Vote and help secure a MASSIVE progressive victo…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

September 26, 2022 at 8:36 PM

[VOTE] 2022 RFS Alumni Awards

Hi John, There's one more vote you need to cast before November 8. Today we are officially opening the polls for our 2022 Run for Something Alumni Awards, and we’re looking to YOU to help choose the winners. Starting today through October 11, every member of the Run for So…

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  Amanda Farías · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 2:23 PM

We're STILL the ones we've been waiting for

Hi John, I'm Amanda Farías, New York City Council Member up for re-election in District 18, lifelong Bronxite, and second-generation Afro-Latina of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. I’m also a proud Run for Something alum. What I love most about where I'm from is the way w…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 8:59 PM

QAnon believers know how our elections work. Do you?

Hi John, Voting is quite literally the entire premise of our country and of democracy. But when it comes to the nuts and bolts of how it works… do you know who picks your voting location(s)? How about who prints the ballots for your town? We launched our Clerk Work program t…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 1:33 PM

BUMP: YOU'RE INVITED: Unapologetically Progressive 2022

Hi John, We wanted to make sure you got our invite to this year's Unapologetically Progressive series: a five-of-a-kind event series celebrating our local communities and featuring candid conversations with diverse young progressive candidates about life on the campaign trail…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Meet 119 Run for Something endorsees fighting for change

Hi John, It's Endorsement Day – and a very exciting one because we're just two months away from Election Day! Run for Something endorsees are out there doing the hard work to build progressive power, bring much-needed diversity to the halls of power, and fight for democrati…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Every election is an opportunity

Hi John, While politics can sometimes feel like dumpster fire in a trainwreck in the middle of a hurricane, I want to take a moment to tell you what's giving me hope. This year, Run for Something endorsed a record-high number of diverse young progressives who are running to…

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  Megan Hunt · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 10:01 PM

It can happen in Nebraska, it can happen anywhere

Hi John, I'm Megan Hunt. I’m a mom, business owner, and State Senator proudly representing Nebraska's eighth legislative district and the communities of Omaha, Dundee, Benson, and Keystone. Nebraska is a special place: the open space, the kind people, and (fun fact!) the on…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

August 29, 2022 at 8:33 PM

It's almost time 🗳️

Hi John, It's officially the final countdown to Election Day. We've been preparing for this all year (and some of last year). Our recruitment efforts, our fundraising work, our calls for volunteers, have all been leading up to one day… and that day is almost her…

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  Sarah Leonardi · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 3:01 PM

9,000 teachers in Florida

Hi John, I'm Broward County School Board member and Run for Something alum Sarah Leonardi. As a former teacher who worked in the Broward School District for nearly ten years, I love this time of year. School halls ring with chatter, shuffling notebooks, and young faces both …

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 7:52 PM

Congress alone won't solve climate change

Hi John, Check out these headlines from just last week: MSNBC: "Extreme drought in Northeast fueled by climate change." Yahoo!: "Climate change has doubled the chance of a California megaflood: Study" NBC: "Rapid climate change, megadrought putting historic stress …

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

August 22, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Do you really know what a district attorney does?

Hey John, You're driving with some friends and a little weed through a state where it's still criminalized, when you get pulled over by a local sheriff… who decides whether or not to charge you? If you don't know the answer — you're not alone! We know the legal…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 4:14 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: Unapologetically Progressive 2022

BIG news John, Starting September 15, we're launching this year's Unapologetically Progressive series: a five-of-a-kind event series featuring young progressive candidates running for local office in five battleground states: Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Arizon…

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  Leslie Hauser, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 15, 2022 at 2:38 PM

GOTMFV

Hey John, So, you've protested your heart out over the overturning of Roe, rage tweeted about the lack of Congressional action on gun reform, and donated to a local campaign or two. What's next? One of the most effective actions you can take to level up your fight and secur…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 3:29 PM

What happened in Kansas will NOT stay in Kansas

Hi John, We're still celebrating last week's incredible and overwhelming defeat of Kansas' proposed abortion ban. If abortion rights can be protected in Kansas, they can be protected in Texas, Mississippi, and Utah – they can be protected anywhere. But this victory didn't…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 6:18 PM

1. Read this email 2. Elect DYPs 3. Change the world

Hi John, Sure, you help elect diverse young progressives by supporting Run for Something. But what if you could really target your investment? We've set up donation pages where you can split a donation directly to our amazing diverse young progressives and secure lasting poli…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Steve Bannon wants his friends to run elections

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Election subversion in 2024 won't be a mob in the Capitol — it'll be county boards and city clerks fucking up the process every step of the way. Steve Bannon has been recruiting QAnon believers, Proud Boys, and 'Big Lie' Rep…

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

August 2, 2022 at 9:09 PM

2023

Howdy John, The bad news: You can't sign up to run for most 2022 offices anymore. The good news: We've just added every office that has an election in 2023 to RunForWhat.net. So if you want to Run for Something or have a friend you think should: Check out the exciting list o…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 2:01 PM

G E R O N T O C R A C Y

Hi John, Run for Something's mission has always been to elect diverse YOUNG progressives. But, why the young? One word: gerontocracy. An ideal government would be an intergenerational mix — instead, ours is a government nearly exclusively by and for older folks. Right now…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 6:29 PM

66 reasons to have hope

Hi John, Do you need a break from the doom and gloom of the 24-hour news cycle? Here's news you can celebrate! Allow us to introduce to you our latest class of Run for Something endorsees: 66 amazing, inspiring, and diverse young progressives who are guaranteed to give you …

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 1:30 PM

HOT Run for Something goss 🙊🙊

Hi John,   We just wanted to let you know how this year's Statehouse Futures Summit went in case you missed it: It. was. a. blast.   Don't believe us? Just check out this video… we dare you to tell us that we're wrong! WATCH STATEHOUSE FUTURE…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 5:14 PM

I want YOU, John, to save abortion and Run for Something

Hi John, Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it hasn't taken long for the torrential downpour of unsurprising and tragic abortion horror stories to fill the media waves. From a Texas woman having to wait in excruciating pain for her ectopic pregnancy to rupture before …

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  Jessica Benham · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 4:01 PM

We need all kinds of voices

Hi John, I'm Jessica Benham, representative for Pennsylvania House District 36. I had the pleasure of having Run for Something endorse my campaign for state representative (and my first campaign, period!) back in 2020. Representing my community is one of the biggest honors an…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 1:51 PM

Invitation: Statehouse Futures Summit @ TODAY 1-5pm ET

Hi John, The Statehouse Futures Summit 2022 is TODAY, and you will NOT want to miss it! We're kicking off this online event at 1 pm ET, and guess what? There's still time to grab your ticket 🎟️ RSVP NOW What's in store for you at this summit, you may ask? Th…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Take the power back

Hi John, Criminal justice reform. It's a broad issue that has dire consequences for so many. From Black communities and how they interact with police to immigrants seeking asylum who are detained at the border, from for-profit prisons to the criminalization of abortion — our …

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

July 13, 2022 at 2:38 PM

Crowdsourcing for good

Howdy John, In case you missed it, Run for Something is co-hosting Statehouse Futures Summit 2022 next Tuesday, July 19, from 1-5 pm ET. The event is free, and it's virtual, so you can attend from anywhere! GET YOUR TICKET Have you ever wondered why similar ab…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Invitation: Claim Your Seat - Disabled & Neurodivergent Candidates @ TONIGHT 8 pm ET

Hi John, Deciding to run for elected office is no easy task, especially when you're a member of the historically marginalized disabled and neurodivergent communities. That's why we created Claim Your Seat — so folks can learn from their peers about how to win in a system tha…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 2:52 PM

I want to break this down

Hi John, With abortion access now left up to the states, patients face overwhelming hurdles, red tape, and exorbitant costs, even in states where it's legal. Let's break down exactly what people needing abortions are up against: People paying out-of-pocket: The median cos…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

July 6, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Let's 👏 Summit 👏 It 👏 Up 👏

Hi John, Tired of how the world is going to shit and feeling like you can’t do anything about it? Want to make a real, lasting difference in your community, but aren't sure where to start? Well, Run for Something has just the event for YOU. Run for Something Action Fund h…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Not giving up — not now, not ever

Hi John, Last Friday, we entered a new, terrifying reality — the fundamental right to decide whether or not to have a child, to decide our own futures, was stripped away. But that same day, millions of people hit the streets with the fury and organization the moment demands…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Meet 74 candidates who can help save abortion (and more!)

Hi John, The list of things not getting done in Congress keeps growing: Saving abortion. Banning discrimination against LGBTQIA+ folks. Protecting our freedom to vote. And more. That's why our focus is, and will always be, on the state and local offices that can and do make…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 6:28 PM

Sneha from Missouri, Oksana from New York, Nathan from Georgia, and John

Hi John, We want to introduce you to some of our favorite people — you! And folks just like you that support diverse young progressives running for office every day. Thousands of candidates have Run for Something because of the generosity and support of people l…

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  Kate Resta, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Mid-year update

Hi John, As we resist the end of abortion rights, as so-called leaders threaten our democratic institutions and voter suppression runs rampant, electing diverse young progressives to local office could not be more urgent. Before I give you an update about what we've done, a…

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  Amanda and Ross, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 3:47 PM

3 things to save abortion:

Hi John, We knew this was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier: The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade — ending 49 years of national reproductive freedom. That means, now more than ever, we need people in office who are going to protect our freedom to choose wha…

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  Sarah McBride, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM

We will NOT be used as political pawns

Hi John, For years, trans people like me have had to go before anti-trans lawmakers with the power to make decisions about our lives. But in March this year, Delaware flipped that script. For once, anti-trans forces had to come before a trans person making the call –– me. I…

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  Quentin Savwoir, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 1:58 PM

TONIGHT: We're here, we're queer, we're running for office

Hi John, Are you an LGBTQIA+ young progressive? Then I hope you’ll join me and some friends TONIGHT at 8 PM ET to talk about running for office. Run for Something and LGBTQ Victory Fund are putting on See Yourself Running: LGBTQIA+ Candidates, an event that will cover what …

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  Event Reminder, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 7:42 PM

Party for Something @ MetroBar TOMORROW (only a few passes left!)

Hi John, We’re so psyched that Party for Something is TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. ET! Join us, along with special guests Senator Bernie Sanders, Virginia Delegate and candidate for state Senate Danica Roem, and Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani. We wi…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

June 13, 2022 at 8:22 PM

Invitation: See Yourself Running: LGBTQIA+ @ June 22

Hi John, Happy Pride!!! We're celebrating the best way we know how: building political power for diverse young progressives. This month we're hosting another See Yourself Running, this time for the LGBTQIA+ community! Because the best way we make sure our towns, co…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 3:31 PM

WTF are we doing?

Hi John, On Wednesday, 11-year-old Miah Cerrillo recounted to Congress the day she witnessed her teacher get shot and killed, the day she smeared her classmate's blood on herself and pretended to be dead. Her father, Miguel Cerrillo, fought back tears as he explained how his…

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

June 8, 2022 at 8:44 PM

Write that down!

    Hey John,   In case you missed it, Run for Something has been everywhere lately!   It's been a hell of a month, and Run for Something candidates are on the front lines of every major political battle — from gun control to abortion and reproductive rig…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Bernie's in

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Look who's coming to Party for Something:

Hi John! We are absolutely thrilled to announce our emcee and first speaker… 🥁 Drumroll 🥁 please… GET YOUR PASSES Party for Something will be emceed by Virginia state Delegate (and the first openly transgender state legislator to be elected), Danica Roem. As a …

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  Anna Eskamani · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 3:31 PM

see you tonight?

Hi John, It's time to Run for Roe — and I'm here to help! Well, me and some friends like: former President of Planned Parenthood and activist Cecile Richards, Rhode Island state Senator Tiara Mack, candidate for Texas state Representative Becca Moyer DeFelice, and Washtenaw P…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 9:12 PM

I hate this

Hi John, From guns to abortion to climate to housing to policing to nearly everything else: Democrats winning the White House and Congress just isn't enough to make progress on the issues we care about. We need states and cities and counties and school boards in both red and …

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 2:56 PM

Congress will not save us. Right now, state and local officials HAVE to step up and do the work to keep us safe.

Hey John, Normally, this email would be nothing but hope and joy. But it's hard to feel that way after the third mass shooting in recent days — Buffalo, Laguna Woods, and now Uvalde. We mourn with the families and loved ones affected by these tragedies. These acts of senseles…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 8:24 PM

Invitation: Run for Roe training @ June 1, 8 p.m. ET

Hi John, The moment so many have been shouting about for years is here: The Supreme Court is about to overturn Roe v. Wade. This isn't a surprise. Republicans have been angling for this reversal for decades. They've challenged Roe for years by intentionally passing extreme la…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 8:30 PM

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let's elect people who will close the mental health care gap

Hi John, Real talk: Most of us aren't getting the mental health care we need. Over half of adults with a mental health condition aren’t getting treatment. That's over 27 million people. This is nothing short of a crisis, and we need all hands on deck — including state and lo…

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  Manny Espitia, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 7:08 PM

To my fellow Latinx young progressives: I think you should run.

Hi John, Are you a young Latinx progressive? Then I hope you'll join me and some friends TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET to talk about running for office. Run for Something has teamed up with Latino Victory Fund to put on See Yourself Running: Latinx Candidates, an event that will cover…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Ever wanted to vote for your bestie?

Hi John, Got a friend you KNOW would be an amazing elected official? We want to talk to them. Maybe they've mentioned it casually. Maybe they're incredibly passionate about a cause in your town. Or maybe they're just that much of a young progressive rockstar, and they gotta r…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 13, 2022 at 2:01 PM

🎉🎉 🎉 Party for Something is Back 🎉 🎉 🎉

Hi John, After two years, Party for Something is finally back in person, and we've got some lost time to make up for! We will be announcing our speakers soon, but rest assured we will have some of the most influential, hard-hitting, rockstar progressives on the scene — and t…

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