National Run for Office Day encourages everyday leaders to lean into public service. Learn how to run for local office and shape the future of your community.

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I live in Minneapolis. I’m Black, but a cop may see me as brown. Which might matter, might not. Here’s a bit of what it is like.

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Run For Something is pitching major donors on its $50 million, five-year effort.

Zohran Mamdani’s victory shows that young people are ready to take the reins. They’re raising their hands to run as their leadership fails them and mobilizing to elect candidates who offer a new, bold...

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Run for Something recruits and supports talented, passionate young leaders to run for state and local office - we’re building long-term power.

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March 7, 2025. Washington DC and nationwide. Because science is for everyone.

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