Run for Something Civics

A new nonpartisan nonprofit asking young people to take charge of our democracy by running for local office — then helping them every step of the way.

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Lived experience matters in leadership.

LGBTQIA+ leaders understand firsthand how policy impacts housing, health care, schools, safety, and everyday life. That perspective belongs at the decision-making table. 🌈

Learn how to make an impact here: https://t.co/Zjez3hlYgY

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Happy Pride Month to the LGBTQIA+ organizers, advocates, neighbors, and community leaders making change happen every day. 🌈

Communities are stronger when leadership reflects the people they serve.

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The best community leaders don’t wait for permission to care.

Leadership can look like organizing neighbors, helping local schools, advocating for safer streets, or showing up for your community consistently.

Lead now. The title can come later. https://t.co/Zjez3hlYgY

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You don’t need a campaign logo to start leading.

Show up to a school board meeting. Organize a neighborhood cleanup. Help your community get resources.
Leadership starts long before a ballot. And honestly? Your community already needs you.

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This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the people who served and sacrificed for their communities and country.

Wishing everyone a safe day spent with the people they love.

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County commissioners have a LOT more influence over your daily life than most people realize.

They can help decide local budgets, roads, housing priorities, and more.

Want to learn more about local offices and civic leadership? Visit https://t.co/Zjez3hlYgY

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Want to get involved in your community but don’t know where to start? Try canvassing.

You knock on doors. You talk to neighbors. You listen. You help people feel connected to what’s happening locally.

A strong community is literally built conversation by conversation.

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Midterms aren’t “off years.” They decide who’s making choices about schools, housing, public transit, libraries, healthcare, and voting access in your community. Pay attention. Get involved. Maybe even run. 👀
Learn more: https://t.co/Zjez3hlYgY

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Policy = the decisions that shape your everyday life.

Housing. Schools. Health care.

And most of those decisions? They’re made at the local level by people serving on city councils or school boards.

Translation: It’s closer to you than you think.

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What’s a “resolution” in governing?

Think of it as a formal statement that says:

👉 “Here’s what we believe” or
👉 “Here’s what we plan to do”

Some are symbolic. Some set direction.

Want to get involved? Learn more here: https://t.co/UTSCo2HAlZ

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Policies decide your rent, your schools, and your access to health care.

It’s not abstract. It’s your everyday life.

And the people writing them? They’re in local offices.

So yeah, you should care.

Learn more here 👉https://t.co/UTSCo2HAlZ

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If climate change stresses you out… same.

But here’s the thing: Doing something locally actually matters.

Local leadership creates real climate solutions.

You don’t have to be perfect. Just willing to start.

Get involved: https://t.co/UTSCo2HAlZ

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Happy Earth Day 🌎

Caring about the planet is cool.

Making moves to protect it? Even better.

Learn how you can get started: https://t.co/UTSCo2HAlZ

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Climate change isn’t just a global problem. It’s local.

It’s your water, your housing, and your infrastructure.

And the people making those decisions? Local leaders.

If you care about your community, this is your lane.

Learn how to get started: https://t.co/UTSCo2HAlZ

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Clerks keep the local government running. Elections, records, transparency… all of it.
It might not be flashy, but it’s essential.

And we need more people who care about their communities moving into roles like this.

Learn more here → https://t.co/UTSCo2HAlZ

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If you’ve ever spoken up for your community, helped a neighbor, or pushed for change… congrats, you’re already a leader.

Advocacy is where leadership starts.

Running for office is how you take it further.

Learn how to get started: https://t.co/UTSCo2HAlZ

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If you’ve ever spoken up, organized, or fought for your community… you’re already doing the job.
Advocacy is leadership.

Running for office is just the next phase.

Learn more here 👉 https://t.co/UTSCo2HAlZ

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Whether you’re organizing your block or thinking about running, it all counts.
Leadership starts where you are.

Learn how to get started: https://t.co/UTSCo2HAlZ

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@BarackObama Thank you, we couldn’t agree more 📷 So many of the people already doing the work in our communities are more than ready to lead. Appreciate you lifting up National Run for Office Day and the next generation of local leaders. Tune in tonight to learn more: https://t.co/0qkxr1n9IG

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@ChamberlainVets Appreciate you helping spread the word today 🙌🏾 Don't forget to tune into NROD Live tonight: https://t.co/0qkxr1n9IG