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Run for Something has helped elect more than 500 people since 2017
So far, we have endorsed more than 400 candidates in 2021

North Carolina 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.

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Jonathan Melton
Raleigh City Council, At-large, NC
Jonathan is a family law attorney, community organizer, and nonprofit leader. He presently serves as an at-large member of Raleigh City...
Brian Farkas
North Carolina House, District 9, NC
Brian is running for re-election to keep a hometown voice for Pitt County in the State Capitol. He works at a family-run small business where...
Franca Jalloh
Greensboro City Council, At-Large, NC
Franca is the peoples' advocate for all citizens of Greensboro! She is proud to call Greensboro home today and is committed to serving,...

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Calvin Deutschbein
School Board / Board of Education for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (3 seats open), NC
Calvin Deutschbein is a rising third year Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has...

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Terry Brown
North Carolina House of Representatives, District 92, NC
Terry is an attorney, husband and lifelong North Carolinian running to be a progressive voice for his neighbors in Southwest Mecklenburg...