Run for Something

Meet the Candidates

Since 2017, Run for Something has endorsed over 3,500 candidates across all 50 states and D.C.
Since 2017, we have elected over 1,000 candidates across 48 states

Florida Candidates

Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.

2024 Candidates

Stephanie Arguello
School Board, District 3, Seminole County, FL
Stephanie is a dedicated professional with a strong background in community health and a passion for education. With over a decade of...
Liz Barker
School Board, District 2, Sarasota County, FL
Liz is a dedicated advocate for our public schools, prioritizing the success of the school system in Sarasota County. As a mother of four...
Nancy Bowen
City Commission, At-Large, Coral Springs, FL
Nancy is a trailblazing environmentalist who has made history as the first Black and Haitian-American woman Commissioner of Coral Springs....
Bernnie Brandt
School Board, District 1, Polk County, FL
Bernnie, a passionate advocate for inclusive education, entered politics to build a brighter future for his child. His mission is to create...
William Bumgarner
Stewardship District, Seat 4, Viera, FL
Will, a resident of Viera since 2020, is a candidate for the Viera Stewardship District board to provide voters with options in local...
Nick Carey
City Council, District 3, St. Petersburg, FL
Nick, a former chemist turned community organizer, leads campaigns for housing affordability, voting rights expansion, and more....
Q'Vaunda "Q" Curry
Tax Collector, Gadsden County, FL
Q'Vaunda is an educator and wellness coach with a passion for community engagement. Running for Gadsden County Tax Collector, she aims to...
Nate Douglas
State House, District 37, FL
Nate is a Gen-Z, first-generation American with a strong background as the son of a public-school teacher and small business owner. In 2020,...
Eunice Flowers
City Commission, Group 7, North Miami Beach, FL
Eunice is a candidate for the North Miami Beach City Commission - Group 7, driven by her dedication to building a vibrant and inclusive...
Ashley Gantt
State House, District 109, FL
Ashley V. Gantt, Esq. serves as the Florida House Representative for District 109 since 2022, alongside her legal practice focusing on...
Austin Gaylord
City Council, At-Large, West Melbourne, FL
Austin is a contracts professional running for West Melbourne City Council to address the concerns of residents, particularly focusing on...
Corey Givens Jr.
City Council, District 7, St. Petersburg, FL
Corey, a fourth-generation native of St. Petersburg, FL, is a graduate of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, holding a Bachelor...
Cassie Gonyer
School Board, District 2, Volusia County, FL
Cassie, a dedicated teacher in Brevard County and parent in Volusia County, brings a unique perspective to the education field. Balancing her...
Sarah Henry
State House, District 38, FL
Sarah is a dedicated professional with a strong passion for public service and a deep-rooted commitment to social change. With a career in...
Rodney Jacobs
State Senate, District 35, FL
Rodney has over a decade of experience in public service, holding the role of City Executive for the City of Miami and serving as the...
Kimberly Jean
County Commissioner, District 5, Broward County, FL
Kimberly is a compassionate and adaptable leader with a keen understanding of urgent community issues. With firsthand experience in...
Derek LaMontagne
Mayor, Port Orange, FL
Derek, a proud native of Port Orange and a Spruce Creek High School valedictorian, is deeply committed to protecting the city's natural areas...
Sarah Leonardi
School Board, District 3, Broward County, FL
Sarah is a former teacher with nearly a decade of experience, specializing in teaching English in Broward County's public high schools. She...
Haley Morrissette
State House, District 2, FL
Haley is a seasoned community organizer and social worker awarded the NASW-Florida Social Worker of the Year. With a Master's in Social Work...
Whitney Nieves
School Board, District 1, Bay County, FL
Whitney, a first-generation high school and college graduate running for Bay Co. School Board, Florida—District 1, is dedicated to combating...
Charman Postel
School Board, District 5, Palm Beach County, FL
Charman, a dedicated advocate and mother of four, resides in Boca Raton, Florida. She has a background as a former Early Childhood Teacher...
Emily Rodrigues
State House, District 98, FL
Emily, a native of Oakland Park, is deeply rooted in District 98, where she has resided her entire life. Her passion for advocacy was ignited...
Maria Rodriguez
City Council, District 3, Pembroke Pines, FL
Maria, a dedicated advocate for diversity and public service, has called Pembroke Pines, Florida, her home for over 20 years. Growing up in...
Shan Rose
Commissioner, District 5, Orlando, FL
Shan is a dedicated advocate with a vision to unify and uplift District 5 in Orlando. Through personal trials such as loss and homelessness,...
Luisa Santos
School Board, District 9, Miami-Dade County, FL
Luisa is an accomplished individual who has made significant achievements in the education sector. As the youngest-ever elected member of the...
Evan A. Shields
City Council, District 1, North Miami, FL
Evan is a devoted educator, small business owner, and passionate community advocate seeking election to North Miami City Council District 1....
Nancy Simpson
State House, District 74, FL
Nancy, a professional Urban and Regional Planner and Certified Floodplain Manager with extensive experience in county government, is a...
Debra Tendrich
State House, District 89, FL
Debra, a dedicated community leader running for District 89 in the Florida House, brings a wealth of experience as a mother, advocate, and...
Rebecca Thompson
School Board, District 2, Broward County, FL
Rebecca brings over a decade of experience in community social work and policy, most recently serving as a school social worker for Broward...
Max Tuchman
School Board, District 7, Miami-Dade County, FL
Max, a tech entrepreneur and educational equity advocate, is the creator of the interactive video-calling platform Caribu, which she sold to...
Francesca Wernisch
School Board, District 1, Palm Beach County, FL
Francesca, a Palm Beach County native, holds a degree in Construction Management and is a dedicated mother with children in elementary...

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André "Dré" Rajoo
Jupiter Inlet District Commissioner, District 1, FL
As a resident of the Jupiter Inlet District, André has seen how lucky he is to live in such a great place. With a plethora of things to do...