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NYC Parents Will Have All-Day Option For 2-K The majority of the first 2,000 seats in the program will run from 8:00am to 6:00pm, 260 days a year, replacing the traditional 180-day school calendar.

NY kids might be getting full-day 2-K, and you can thank leaders like RFS alum and State Sen. Jabari Brisport for helping to push it forward.

Because investing in families isn’t radical… it’s just good policy.

We need more people like this in office.

https://bit.ly/4c9Yuqs

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RFS candidate Ashley Painter is building a campaign rooted in lived experience.

A former foster youth, mom, and small business owner, she’s now fighting to expand health care for kids and lower childcare costs in SC.

https://bit.ly/4taics3

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21-years-old and running for State Rep. Jay Morris is proof you don’t have to “wait your turn” to lead.

This Celebrate Diversity Month, we need more young people bringing real lived experience into office.

Your turn? bit.ly/Run4what

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Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass Illinois House From Capitol News Illinois:

Illinois is moving different. 👀

Rep. Nabeela Syed is pushing forward legislation to crack down on unfair rental fees.

That’s what happens when passionate leaders are in the room.

https://bit.ly/3O1kef3

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When the Trump administration implemented policies that endangered servicemembers, he resigned.

RFS candidate Tom Turner isn’t here to play politics; he’s here because he saw what wasn’t working from the inside.

https://bit.ly/4cHa1O4

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Kayley Rodriguez keeps things moving as a Special Assistant, but more than that, she’s part of the engine building the next generation of leaders. This work doesn’t happen without people like her.

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Young Democrats Are Done Waiting for Their Turn in Office Like a lot of Americans, Amanda Litman thinks the aging Democratic Party is out of touch. That’s why she started an organization dedicated to electing young progressives.

Most young people can’t afford to buy a home, and the people making housing policy cannot relate to the struggles of renters.

Amanda Litman is saying it out loud: Young people need a seat at the table.

https://bit.ly/48iipB4

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Bri Sérráno isn’t waiting their turn.

Lifelong renter. Organizer. Educator. Union member.

A leader shaped by real life, not a resume checklist.

This is what leadership actually looks like.

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Run for Something Endorses 76 Young Candidates Across 25 States Run for Something announced its endorsement of 76 young, diverse candidates across 25 states for races from school boards to state legislatures.

Read the full press release to learn more about this awesome class:

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76 Next-Generation Leaders Redefining What Leadership Looks Like TL;DR: Today, Run for Something is proud to endorse 76 candidates running for local and state office across 25 states. This class includes…

76 candidates. All in. From school boards to state legislatures, this slate is ready to lower costs, fight for their communities, and actually deliver.

Learn more about these change-makers here:

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The Affordability Crisis in Midsize Cities Is Not Inevitable A mayoral candidate in Providence argues that unique challenges—and unique responses—must be explored.

Rent in Providence is up 40%, and its leaders are calling it “reasonable.”

RFS candidate David Morales isn’t buying it. He makes it clear: This crisis is political and fixable.

He’s running because working people deserve more than spin.

https://bit.ly/4bVVttP

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Adele McClure has been doing the work in her community, and now she’s running to take it to Congress in VA-07.

From local impact to national leadership — this is what building a bench actually looks like.

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The RFS endorsement deadline is Sunday at 11:00pm CT.
Your procrastination has been training for this moment.
Hit submit before your “I’ll do it later” turns into “wait… it closed.”

Apply here: bit.ly/Apply2RFS

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We are deeply saddened by the death of Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, a RFS alumna who exemplified the ethos of our work. Nancy was a young leader who always showed up for her neighbors, and our thoughts are with her loved ones and community at this difficult time.

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Transgender people deserve more than visibility. They deserve power.

This #TransDayOfVisibility, we’re saying it louder: Your voice belongs on the ballot.

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Emily Gregory flipped the script in Florida. 🔥

Against the odds (and a Trump-backed opponent), she pulled off a huge special election win. And yes, we’re proud to call her an RFS alum.

This is what happens when you lead with bold new energy.

https://nyti.ms/4sFfTwT

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From protesting to the ballot. 🔥

Leila Staton and Katrina Manetta turned organizing into action; now they’re running for office with RFS support.

This is how change begins: showing up, AND doing the work.
https://bit.ly/4c3ZYkW

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All impact. No hype.

Aparna Raj, Conrad Blackburn, Henry Mantel, David Morales, and Claire Valdez are proving local leaders can actually fight for renters.

Your city needs that energy.

https://bit.ly/4dIH1q6

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She really did that!

Huge congrats to Emily Gregory on flipping a seat right in Trump’s backyard. Against a Trump-endorsed opponent, no less.

This is what happens when bold, local leaders join the campaign trail and voters show up.

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Atlanta council resolution targets ICE detention centers The measure would bar Atlanta property or tax incentives from supporting ICE detention facilities.

ATL councilmember and RFS alum Kelsea Bond isn’t playing.

They just introduced a resolution to block ICE from using city property or getting tax incentives;drawing a hard line on detention centers.

https://bit.ly/4d8Q1os

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Florida, RFS candidate Emily Gregory is on the ballot today!

This special election is a chance to flip a seat home to Mar-a-Lago (yes, Trump’s Mar-a-Lago).

Trump backed her opponent. Emily’s got the people.

Get to the polls before they close.

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22 and already elected?! Say less.

Congrats to John Bellaire on winning a seat on the Winchester School Committee (At-Large) in MA, proof Gen Z isn’t waiting for their turn, they’re taking it.

Your school board could be next. 👀

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Brady is 23 and running for MT State House on affordable housing, universal childcare, and a tax system that works for working families. He wants a brighter future in Montana — and he’s running to build it.

We’re supporting more leaders just like him →bit.ly/Run4what

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Florida, heads up. Emily Gregory’s special election for State House District 87 is on March 24. And yeah, it’s happening in a district where Trump-backed politics are knocking, just miles from Mar-a-Lago.

Keep this one on your radar.

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A Gen-Z mayor? Providence might be next.

David Morales is running to make Providence affordable and protect immigrant communities under threats from ICE. Young leaders aren’t waiting around for permission anymore. They’re running.

Got next? bit.ly/Run4what

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Miguel Alvelo Rivera just did what they said couldn’t be done: beat a candidate backed by big gaming + AI and WON his primary. 🎯

Turns out grassroots > special interests.

More young leaders are flipping the script. You next?

https://bit.ly/4uDduEe

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19 and already on the ballot.
Tre’Davon Rhodes is running for Tucson Unified School District board.

Gen Z isn’t waiting their turn.
Are you next? bit.ly/Run4what

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The Illinois primary is on March 17, and 16 Run for Something candidates are on the ballot.

That’s 16 people who decided their communities deserved new leadership and that leadership would be them.

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Voting for Netroots 2026 panels closes March 13. Help us get these conversations about the next generation of leadership on the stage.

Vote here: https://bit.ly/RFSNetroots26

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After Allison Eriksen was laid off due to federal cuts, she decided communities deserve better.

Now, she’s running for Maryland’s Montgomery County Council to fight for affordability and fairness.

Real life experience → real leadership.
bit.ly/Run4what

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