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🚨 ENDORSEMENT DAY! 🚨

50+ incredible, diverse, and progressive candidates running for state and local office to keep your eye on:

We love an eco-friendly official! If you want access to affordable, non-carbon emitting, reliable electricity then Jake Vaillancourt is your guy! Vote for him to be on Massachusetts next Hull's Municipal Light Plant Board—you heard‽

.@Ruthzee is the person Boston needs to build a more prosperous and equitable city! 👏 An experienced lawyer and a daughter of working class Haitian immigrants, Ruthzee will fight for a more affordable city for working class families on Boston City Council! Way to go, Ruthzee!

@Ruthzee A progressive organizer, @cairnie_p's been working for change in NH for years. He's passionate about uplifting young voices to implement change. As a proud trans man, he knows diversity is essential to provide a safe space for students. Derry School Board is lucky to have him! 👏

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p We are so happy to endorse Gabbie Kelly! She recently was elected to the Brentwood Budget Committee, wanting to show her two daughters what helpful civil citizenship looks like! New Hampshire, lets make some noise! 🥳

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p It's time to get to clerk. 👏 Jade Hartsgrove is a longtime resident of Campton, NH and she is stepping up to run for Town Clerk! She is confident and committed to working hard to listen, communicate, and serve the Town of Campton. We're happy to endorse Jade for Town Clerk!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p A former teacher, current small business owner and non-profit volunteer—believes in programs and services that help the community...including the magic of books, reading, and libraries. We're happy to endorse Megan Schneider for Brentwood Library Trustee in NH! 📚

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p Gen-Zers know how to make changes! @AGhaindaNJ is 24-year old graduate student at NYU Wagner Graduate School. He is running for Hudson County Board, District 2 and wants to bring transparency to his community. ✊

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ .@alexandermarion has spent years in leading roles at City Hall & the State Legislature, delivering results on: protecting tenants, infrastructure, education, and making economic development transparent & inclusive—now, it's on to Syracuse City Auditor! We've got your back, Alex!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion A community organizer and public servant committed to making government more accessible for more people, @crystalrhudson was elected in 2021 and made history as one of the first out gay Black women ever elected in New York City—we're happy to support her yet again!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson A contaminated drinking water incident in Farmington, NY compelled David Shields to run for office. His platform includes updating the town's website, improving notification processes, promoting government transparency, and working to address climate change. Give 'em hell, David!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson New York, stand up! 🙌 @Indiawaltonbflo is running for Buffalo City Council, a position that has not been held by a woman in more than a decade! India is a force, we're stoked that she's running!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo 👏When students run for office!👏 Isaiah Santiago is a freshman @ St. John Fisher University in Rochester—and he's running for school board! He's been advocating + organizing around NY for years...and he’s currently the youngest candidate for Rochester City School Board running.

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo That's right, @JenGutierrezNYC! Keep uplifting the women, mothers and children in your community! New York City Council best be ready for this one 👀👏!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC A social worker and a fierce social justice advocate, Kathryn Franco is running for the University District Common Council seat in Buffalo, NY because it's time for city decision-makers to prioritize the voices and concerns of everyday people. She's right! 💯

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC Marisa McClinton is a single mom of two girls, a health and human services worker and an advocate for people who are who are disenfranchised. Marisa, we SEE you and we SUPPORT you as you run for Plattekill City Council!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC .@TessMCohen is running for Bronx District Attorney! She has worked as a prosecutor, a criminal defense attorney, & a civil rights attorney—if elected, she'll implement criminal justice reforms that keep communities safe and do everything in her power to close Rikers Island.👏

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen In 2022, @EliazarPosada became the first openly LGBTQIA+ Latinx elected in NC. On Carrboro City Council, he will continue his work to ensure when decisions are made at the council table, they are a reflection of the entire community. We're honored to be part of his journey!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada More 👏 people 👏 should 👏 run for 👏 school board 👏. @SimmonsforCBUS once led a successful campaign to increase funding for Columbus, OH's dilapidated school buildings—now, he's committed to ensuring that EVERYONE has access to high-quality education. He's got our endorsement!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS .@ChrisLWyche has spent most of his adult life in the Columbus, Ohio area. He knows Columbus is a fast-growing city facing many challenges—which is why he's running for City Council! He wants to be a voice for those his community and we support his vision for Columbus!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche Another social worker running for office! 🥳 Melissa Green is a community advocate who knows firsthand the impact that policy can have on the ability to create happy, healthy, & safe communities. She's running for Columbus City Council in District 6 & we couldn't be more excited!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche This may be @SarahIngles first political candidacy but she is no rookie to the needs of educators and students. She believes in the power of education and she is ready to show that when elected for Columbus School Board! 💪

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles Another re-election campaign for endorsement! Amanda Bakay has been serving on the Lancaster City Council since 2020—since then, she has fought for affordable housing and improved infrastructure. She also became President of the City Council in 2022 👏👏👏.

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles ✔️ Educator. ✔️ Social Worker. ✔️ Community Organizer. As Councilmember, @AndresMCelin will fight for affordable housing, real, community-based public safety, and opportunities for our young people to learn and grow.

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin Auditor of O’Hara Township, @darwinleuba is running for Allegheny County Controller in PA! 👏 First elected in 2017, he exposed millions of $$$ in county-enabled tax evasion through his audits & has won 13 cases against the current County Controller. No one better for the job!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba .@hakimforjudge is a lifelong resident of Norristown, PA who is running for Norristown Magisterial District Judge! Recently, he served 7 years on the Norristown Municipal Council where he focused on public safety, youth recreation & economic empowerment. Honored to endorse him!🥳

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge .@JarrettBSmith is a community and labor advocate running for Philadelphia City Commissioner. As City Commissioner, Jarrett will stand up and fight back to protect the rights of Philadelphia voters and expand access for all those eligible to vote! 👏 Go Jarrett!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith Re-election alert! 🚨In 2019, @Kathy_Gilmore was the youngest woman ever elected citywide & the youngest African American woman ever elected to Philadelphia City Council. Since, she has fought for government transparency, climate action, education, & more. We're proud to endorse!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore Allegheny County! We've got a re-election endorsement! @Liv1Bennett is an activist who has served on the County Council for District 13 since 2020. In that time, she's passed laws banning conversion therapy, hair discrimination, + more. Here's to another term, Liv!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett As Exec Director of the VA Legislative Black Caucus, @AdeleMcClure_'s leadership led to HUGE changes in housing, health care & more. If elected, she will serve as both the first Black & the first Asian person to represent Arlington County in the VA General Assembly—yes, please!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ .@BrianaSewellVA has been listening to the people’s concerns for the entirety of her professional life and we're happy to support her re-election campaign! Good luck, Briana!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA Government has the power to change people’s lives—@HeidiforVA knows that as an alum of the Obama White House. She also founded an org focused on campaign finance reform, transparency, & increased citizen engagement in VA & now she's ready for the State Senate! Way to go, Heidi!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA More teachers in office!🙏 @LilyForDelegate is a 5th-generation Virginian running for VA’s new 41st House District. Once upon a time, Lily realized the issues facing her students couldn’t be solved in the classroom, but rather via lawmaking. We need more people like Lily! 🙏

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate ATTN Hoosiers! 🗣️ @JakeinCarmel is running for City Council to return common sense to city government. If elected, he'll work to accomplish this by ensuring Carmel works towards transparency, smarter development, green initiatives, & prioritizing resident voices. Good luck, Jake!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate @JakeinCarmel Another Hoosier for endorsement! @irvineforcarmel has lived in Carmel for 30+ years & she's stepping up to run for City Council! She is running to serve her neighbors and to give back to the community that has done so much for her family and her. Let's go, Jessica! 🙌

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate @JakeinCarmel @irvineforcarmel Run for Something is proud to endorse @nickroberts317 for Indianapolis City Council! As a lifelong resident of Indianapolis and an active community volunteer, Nick is focused on improving our infrastructure, public safety and mental health. 🙌

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate @JakeinCarmel @irvineforcarmel @nickroberts317 Give it up for the District Dad, Alejandro Gallegos wants to be a new voice for Crete-Monee School District 201-U in Illinois! He believes in empowering residents, retaining good teachers, & keeping open lines of communication between the school board, teachers, & the district.

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate @JakeinCarmel @irvineforcarmel @nickroberts317 As a lifelong resident of Algonquin, Deniz Namik has been involved in community organizing since middle school—it only makes sense for her to now run for office! Her priorities as Algonquin Village Trustee are infrastructure, & economic & environmental development. 🙌 Go Deniz!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate @JakeinCarmel @irvineforcarmel @nickroberts317 He's a small business owner, a foster parent, a community mentor...@FabianDistrict is running for the Mississippi House in District 66! Fabian is focused on economic development, education, expanding health care access, and more—and he's got our endorsement!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate @JakeinCarmel @irvineforcarmel @nickroberts317 @FabianDistrict .@votemhoward is a dedicated & passionate community leader who is running for City Council At-Large in Warren, MI! He believes Warren has the potential to be an even better place to live, raise a family, work, & play & with him elected, that potential will be achieved! 🙌

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate @JakeinCarmel @irvineforcarmel @nickroberts317 @FabianDistrict @votemhoward .@DavidFBowen completed his 4th and final term as Wisconsin State Rep, marking a decade of elected service and he's not done yet! David is running for Milwaukee City Council in District 1! We love a dedicated public servant and champion of progress! We've got your back!👏

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate @JakeinCarmel @irvineforcarmel @nickroberts317 @FabianDistrict @votemhoward @DavidFBowen We love to see an activist step up and run!✊ @MoffatGarner is running for Superior City Council in Wisconsin and he's focused on building community health and community wealth from the bottom up! Go, Garner, go!

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate @JakeinCarmel @irvineforcarmel @nickroberts317 @FabianDistrict @votemhoward @DavidFBowen @MoffatGarner Milwaukee! Jasmine Tyler is running to be your next Alderwoman of the 9th District—born and raised in Milwaukee, she plans to utilize the maximum amount of resources from the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, and the State of Wisconsin. 💪

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate @JakeinCarmel @irvineforcarmel @nickroberts317 @FabianDistrict @votemhoward @DavidFBowen @MoffatGarner Minneapolis!!! @ConradZbikowski has been a resident of Ward 3 for years, working on land use and development, neighborhood safety, and more with university student government and neighborhoods. He's running to give Ward 3 a fresh start—we're happy to endorse him! 🥳

@Ruthzee @cairnie_p @AGhaindaNJ @alexandermarion @crystalrhudson @Indiawaltonbflo @JenGutierrezNYC @TessMCohen @EliazarPosada @SimmonsforCBUS @ChrisLWyche @SarahIngles @AndresMCelin @darwinleuba @hakimforjudge @JarrettBSmith @Kathy_Gilmore @Liv1Bennett @AdeleMcClure_ @BrianaSewellVA @HeidiforVA @LilyForDelegate @JakeinCarmel @irvineforcarmel @nickroberts317 @FabianDistrict @votemhoward @DavidFBowen @MoffatGarner @ConradZbikowski .@JChavezMpls is no stranger to fighting for what is right—he played a vital part in passing various bills and acts in Minnesota. He looks forward to making change in his community on Minneapolis City Council for the 9th Ward!