Run for Something Endorses Ted Steinberg For State Rep.

From Run For Something: Ted Steinberg is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RfS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership.

“This blue wave is about more than electing democrats, it's about electing the right ones.” Steinberg said in a statement. “Any blue just won't do. It's time for elected officials who are ready to work towards solutions rather than accept the stagnant status quo. I'm honored to receive an endorsement from Run for Something, a group dedicated to bringing politics back to the people, and moving our country forward one local election at a time.”

“RFS endorses candidates on two major criteria: heart and hustle. That’s what defines viability to us,” said Ross Morales Rocketto, RFS co founder. “These are candidates who are going to work hard to run grassroots, community-led campaigns. We are a critical time in history and the momentum these candidates generate will have a lasting impact for years to come.”

By the numbers:

40 first or second time candidates endorsed this month

RFS has endorsed 409 candidates total, from 45 states. 256 candidates have upcoming elections.

Campaign budgets range from $3000 to $300,000

Win numbers range from 645 to 100,000 votes

The endorsement process includes an extensive internal review with background check, staff interview and insight from local state experts.

Amanda Litman and Ross Morales Rocketto launched RfS on Jan. 20, 2017 with a simple premise: help young diverse progressives to run for down-ballot races in order to build a bench for the future. RfS aims to lower the barriers to entry for these candidates by helping them with seed money, organization building, and access to trainings needed to be successful. So far, about 18,000 young people from across the country have signed up as candidates and gained access to RfS resources.

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