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

Emma Arnoff
Dutchess County Legislature, District 2, NY
Emma Arnoff is a small business owner, mom, little league coach, and social worker focused on making Dutchess County affordable and ensuring...
Vanessa Aronson
New York City Council, District 4, NY
Vanessa Aronson is a seasoned leader with a strong background in NYC politics. She brings extensive experience as a nonprofit strategist and...
Daniel Atonna
City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Ward 8, NY
Daniel Atonna, a resident of City of Poughkeepsie Ward 8 and a union member, is a dedicated community organizer running for Common Council....
Sarah Batchu
New York City Council, District 2, NY
Sarah Batchu, a public servant and community health leader, is running for City Council because she believes New York City deserves more than...
Sarah Blas
New York City Council, District 49, NY
Sarah Blas is a small business owner, a public health champion, and a successful proponent for working families who has proudly called Staten...
Michael Colombo
Staten Island Borough President, NY
A proud Staten Islander, Michael was brought up in a working class family that taught him the value of hard work, responsibility, and looking...
Elaine Denton
Onondaga County Legislator, District 10, NY
Elaine Denton is a mom of three and passionate advocate for social equity running for Onondaga County Legislator. Growing up in Central New...
Laura Donovan
Ulster County Legislature, District 11, NY
Laura Donovan is running for Ulster County Legislature in District 11 to make local government more transparent, support working families,...
Andrea Gordillo
New York City Council, District 2, NY
Andrea Gordillo, a proud daughter of an immigrant family and long-time resident of Lower East Side, is a community organizer, cultural...
Lindsey Grossman
Ulster County Legislature, District 19, NY
Lindsey Grossman, an innovative leader in technology, small business growth, and public health, is running for Ulster County Legislature to...
Jack Kavanaugh
Amherst Town Board, NY
Jack Kavanaugh is a nonprofit leader and social worker dedicated to youth advocacy and community development. As Executive Director of GLYS,...
Cory Krall
Sleepy Hollow Board of Trustees, NY
Cory Krall is a longtime Sleepy Hollow resident, parent, and first-time candidate for Village Trustee. A former Webber Park and now Philipse...
Kevindaryán Luján
Orange County Legislature, District 6, NY
Kevindaryán Luján is a first-generation Colombian American, lifelong Hudson Valley resident, and two-term Orange County Legislator running...
Virginia Maloney
New York City Council, District 4, NY
Virginia Maloney is a born and raised East Sider running to represent New York City Council District 4 to make New York more safe and more...
Sebastian Mathews
Horseheads Town Council, NY
Sebastian Mathews is running for the Horseheads Town Council and aims to bring a fresh, young perspective to his Town Council. Although he is...
Braiden McElhaney
Orchard Park Town Council, NY
Braiden McElhaney is a dedicated public servant, local realtor, and lifelong advocate for community-driven progress. He is running for Town...
Becca Niitzel
Kent Town Council, NY
Becca Niitzel is a healthcare professional and community advocate running for Kent Town Board. After moving to Kent, Becca quickly grew to...
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...
Miriam Osorio
Horseheads Town Council, NY
Miriam Osorio is running for Horseheads, NY Town Council to work on curbing taxes, opening a 24-hour childcare center, and revamping...
Justin Perkins
Albany Common Council, Ward 6, NY
Justin Perkins is a climate activist, long time public servant, and community advocate running for Albany Common Council in the 6th Ward. In...
Jenn Puja
Westchester County Legislator, District 5, NY
Jenn Puja, a Westchester native and community leader, is dedicated to fostering stronger, more connected communities. With experience as the...
Maureen Richardson
Monroe Town Supervisor, NY
Maureen Richardson is a first-term Town Councilwoman in Monroe, New York, where she has become a bold voice for transparency, environmental...
William Rivera
Oneonta Town Supervisor, NY
William Rivera is a cancer survivor, housing advocate, and first-generation college grad who’s spent nearly two decades fighting for...
Talia Rodriguez
Buffalo Board Of Education, West District, NY
Talia Rodriguez is running for the Buffalo Board of Education West District to be the first Latina on the board. A mom, non-profit...
Priscilla Warner
Board of Education, Commack School District, NY
Priscilla Warner, a lifelong Long Islander and resident of Commack, is a candidate for School Board, driven by the mission to provide quality...
Stephanie Yeh
Esopus Town Council, NY
Stephanie Yeh is running for Esopus Councilperson to bring fresh ideas and practical solutions to her community. She is a business executive...

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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...