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

New York 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.

2025 Candidates

Edafe Okporo
City Council, District 7, New York, NY
Edafe, a community organizer and migrant rights activist based in New York City, is a candidate for the New York City Council. He previously...

2024 Candidates

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2017 Candidates

Amanda Farias
New York City Council, District 18, NY
Amanda Farias is a lifelong Democrat and Bronxite of District 18 and is running for New York City Council to bring fresh, new leadership her...

2000 Candidates

Khaleel Anderson
New York Assembly, District 31, NY
Khaleel is a community organizer and activist who has been on the frontlines standing in solidarity with working class families and...