Why We Run (And You Can, Too!)

Why We Run: Nelson Roman

Nelson Roman serves as a City Councilor in Ward 2 of Holyoke, Massachusetts. Last year, he was elected on a community uplift-focused platform — and as an openly gay, HIV-positive, formerly homeless person. Below, he talks with us about owning his story and proudly serving his…

Why We Run: Eric Williams

As we get closer and closer to election day, we’re showing off some of our inspiring endorsed candidates in our “Why We Run” series — and next up is Eric Williams. Eric has been working on energy policy in his community for over 10 years, and now he’s running to make great policy…

Why We Run: Cheryl Turpin

Cheryl Turpin is an Environmental Science teacher in Virginia who ran for the House of Delegates in a special election in January — and lost. Undaunted, she’s running again in the regular election, with a platform focussing on economic opportunities, the environment and, yes…

Why We Run: Levar Stoney

Levar Stoney was 35 years old when he was elected Mayor of Richmond…

Why We Run: Gus Pedrotty

Gus Pedrotty is 22 years old — and running to be the mayor of Albuquerque. Below, he talks to us about what inspired him to get in the race, how the campaign has been so far, and his (not-so-)unlikely turn from chemistry major to political candidate.

Why We Run: Chuck Black

Chuck Black is a 27-year-old educator running for a seat on the Williamsport Area School Board in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. In May, Chuck succeeded in his primary and will be on the general election ballot in November.

Why We Run: Andrea Romero

Andrea Romero is a 17th generation New Mexican who has dedicated herself to her community’s economic and environmental vitality as a community leader and entrepreneur. After the election of Donald Trump, Andrea decided that the way to make the biggest impact on her community was to…

Why We Run: Ronnie Cho

Ronnie Cho is another candidate vying for the open seat in New York’s City Council District Two. He worked previously on Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign and in the White House, and as a producer at MTV, before deciding to run himself. He talks below about his passion for public…

Why We Run: Darrin Camilleri

Darrin Camilleri, age 25, is a first-term state representative serving District 23 in Michigan. He is the son of an immigrant from Malta and a second-generation Mexican-American, which makes him the first Maltese-American and youngest Latino elected to Michigan’s legislature. A…