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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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:
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
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.
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
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.
Transgender people deserve more than visibility. They deserve power.
This #TransDayOfVisibility, we’re saying it louder: Your voice belongs on the ballot.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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. 👀
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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