We launched RunForOffice.org back in 2016 to make it easy for anyone in the U.S. to find out which elected offices they're eligible for and how to get on the ballot. We’re incredibly proud that, with the help of our partners, over 40,000 people have signed up with Run for Office in the past decade. And there’s a lot more to do.
According to research by BallotReady, 70% of elected offices in the United States went uncontested in 2024, leaving many voters with only one candidate to choose from (or none at all). This is completely untenable for our democracy, but the good news is that we can do something about it. Today.
Right now, there are leaders in our communities who people look to for guidance, who organize and coordinate and bring people together to solve problems. Many of them have likely never considered running for office––which is exactly why they should. What if we could easily tell them: we need you. And then help get them the tools they need to represent us.
Today, we’re excited to announce that we've expanded RunForOffice.org to make that possible.
In addition to significantly improving the core site experience, we’ve added the ability to nominate someone you think would make an amazing elected official. Who in your life do you wish represented you in office? Nominate them!
Read more about how it works in this introductory post from our President of Run for Office, Jay Godfrey, who says the best leaders are often reluctant ones. “They’re volunteers, mentors, organizers, or trusted neighbors who don’t see themselves as political. With nominations, we’re betting on positive social pressure––the idea that those people are more likely to step forward and run when they know their community believes in them.”
And while candidates can still file for the 2026 midterm elections in 41 out of 50 states (representing nearly 80% of the U.S. population!), it’s important to remember that there are elections somewhere every year, and they all matter. With your help, voters can have real choices in every single one of them.
