Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself

By Amanda Litman

Categories: Politics & Social Sciences

Amanda Litman, who helped found the group Run for Something after working on Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, offers a practical guide for young progressives thinking about running for local office. She urges readers to set aside Congress and focus on state legislatures, city councils, school boards and mayoral races. Published in 2017 and introduced by a foreword from Clinton, the book explains how to launch a first campaign and includes advice from elected officials and political operatives.

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