But there’s been another, less obvious kind of blowback playing out all year, too: a massive surge in young progressives signing up to run for office. AdvertisementIn the year since Trump won reelection, nearly 75,000 people have signed up to run for local or state office through Run for Something, a grassroots political group that recruits young progressives in down-ballot races across all 50 states. Run for SomethingAdvertisementThe waves of sign-ups at Run for Something are happening at a time when young people have reason to feel disillusioned about their path ahead. But it is possible, and that it is possible is inspiring.”AdvertisementTo be sure, Litman’s group isn’t the only left-leaning organization supporting young people in bids for local and state office. AdvertisementIn its appeals to prospective new candidates, Run for Something dunks on the current crop of Democratic leaders in office as old and out of touch.

Source: Huffington Post November 14, 2025 20:54 UTC